Searching for their first win of the 2025/26 Serie A season after two draws, Fiorentina will host the defending champions Napoli, who started with two clean sheet victories.
Match News and Current Form
Fiorentina went into the international break on the back of a goalless draw at Torino which kept them unbeaten in competitive action this season (W2, D2). Another stalemate will see Stefano Pioli’s men equal a club record of starting a top-flight campaign with three consecutive draws, which was also recorded last season for just the second time in their history. Home advantage in Florence could be their saviour as the Viola have won seven of their last nine league games played here (D1, L1). Five of those wins saw them take the lead by the 15th minute, and another quick start could ease any nerves.
Napoli left it incredibly late to snatch a 1-0 win over Cagliari before the international break as Frank Anguissa’s goal timed at 94:43 was the latest scored by the club from a 0-0 scoreline since such data was first collected in 2004/05. Unlike many teams, the Neapolitans seem to waste no time in hitting form after a pause, as they won six of their last seven league matches immediately following an international break (L1). With their first UEFA Champions League match of the season pencilled in for next week against Manchester City, head coach Antonio Conte will now face the familiar test of juggling competitions.
Head-to-Head History
Napoli lost only two of the last ten league H2Hs (W6, D2) and have enjoyed travelling to this venue, remaining unbeaten in their last seven away Serie A H2Hs (W4, D3).
Hot Stats and Streaks
Fiorentina’s last seven Serie A games won or lost were decided by a single-goal margin.
Only two of Fiorentina’s last eight home league games saw both teams score.
Just one of Napoli’s last nine Serie A matches had both teams score.
Napoli kept a clean sheet in five of their last six Serie A away games.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Fiorentina’s Robin Gosens has lost a personal-high seven Serie A matches against Napoli, but his two H2H scoring appearances saw him record his team’s second goal in a victory. Matteo Politano racked up two goal contributions (G1, A1) in the international break and has six goal involvements (G4, A2) in 16 league H2Hs.
Fiorentina’s Albert Guðmundsson picked up an ankle issue playing for Iceland. Romelu Lukaku remains absent for Napoli, while Amir Rrahmani was injured on international duty for Kosovo, and David Neres remains doubtful after missing their last game.
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Betting Analysis
Napoli have been coming up trumps when needed and could do so once again here, so backing a Napoli win seems a shrewd pick.
Author: Sridhar Bhamidi