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Parma vs Cagliari: Official Serie A Starting Lineups

Parma welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Ennio Tardini tonight, as Carlos Cuesta’s side look to make it four consecutive victories against a fellow mid-table team.

The Gialloblu have picked up back-to-back-to-back wins against Bologna, then Verona, then Milan at San Siro.

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Carlos Cuesta has significantly improved the club’s fortune and his pragmatic approach to tactics and team selection see them sit in 12th place, on 32 points. This gives them an eight point gap on the relegation zone and safety should be on the cards this campaign.

Parma Starting XI

Parma head coach names a balanced lineup, opting for a structured defensive setup combined with pace in the attacking third. The formation suggests a flexible 4-3-3, with emphasis on width and quick transitions.

Key Focus:

  • A solid back four aiming to limit Cagliari’s counterattacks

  • Creative midfield presence to control possession

  • A dynamic front line tasked with pressing high and exploiting spaces

Cagliari Starting XI

Cagliari respond with a competitive starting eleven, likely lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Sardinian side looks to maintain defensive stability while relying on quick breaks and set-piece opportunities.

Key Focus:

  • Double pivot in midfield for added protection

  • Attacking midfielders supporting the lone striker

  • Compact defensive shape to frustrate Parma’s build-up play

 Tactical Preview

Parma will aim to dominate possession at home, while Cagliari may adopt a more cautious approach, looking to capitalize on turnovers. The midfield battle could prove decisive, with both teams relying heavily on transitional play.

With confirmed lineups now official, fans can expect an intense and tactical battle as both clubs push for valuable Serie A points.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Carlos Cuesta issues instructions to his player Sascha Britschgi during the Serie A match at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Cagliari, meanwhile, sit a place below Parma in 13th. The Sardinians are three points behind tonight’s opposition and they can go level on points, therefore, with a victory.

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Parma vs Cagliari – Official Lineups

Parma: Corvi, Del Prato, Troilo, Valenti, Britscghi, Bernabe, Keita, Ordonez, Valeri, Strefezza, Pellegrino.

Cagliari: Caprile, Ze Pedro, Dossena, Rodriguez, Obert, Adopo, Liteta, Sulemana, Palestra, Esposito, Kilicsoy.

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