Serie A – Fiorentina to face Hellas Verona on Match-day 28
Sunday at Stadio Artemio Franchi, as Fiorentina host Verona in the Serie A.
As it stands, Verona will go to Stadio Artemio Franchi in ninth place, Fiorentina are currently in eighth.
Fiorentina have 42 points to their name, going into this tie
Fiorentina must take a positive approach to this game, if they are to get anything out of, following their recent defeat to Sassuolo at the MAPEI Stadium.
Also, Their position is eighth in the League and they have 42 points, that is, 13W, 10L and 3D having won 13 matches, drawn three fixtures, and lost 10 games.
When Fiorentina host Verona, they will do so on the back of eight wins, one draw, and three defeat on their own ground.
A win in this fixture, would take Fiorentina’s points from 42 to 45, so far this season.
Good Attacking Performance
Fiorentina have a good scoring record this season, with 45 netted so far. This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Cristiano Biraghi (3), Krzysztof Piatek (2), and Giacomo Bonaventura (1). Fiorentina have conceded 36 goals.
Vincenzo Italiano will be forced to make changes to the plans for his squad, as injury or illness has depleted him of one of his Fiorentina players.
Hellas Verona’s campaign so far has seen them accrue 40 points this season
Verona will be keen to retain their winning form, having beaten Venezia 3-1 in their last fixture.
Also, Verona keep finding ways to win, having secured five victories in their last eight matches is astonishing this season. They currently stand ninth in the League, with 40 points for a total of 11 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws having won 11 fixtures, drawn seven meetings, and lost nine matches.
Verona’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Fiorentina. In the 13 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won three games, drawn five fixtures, and lost five games.
A victory for Hellas Verona would put them on 43 points.
Good Attacking Performance
Verona will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (52). Their stand out attacking players have been Antonin Barak (5), Gianluca Caprari (3), and Giovanni Simeone (3). Verona have shown a poor defensive performance so far, having conceded 43 goals in their previous matches.
Verona’s squad will likely be depleted of six of their key players when they start on Sunday, due to injury or illness.
Fiorentina v Hellas Verona – Head-to-Heads.
Regarding their historical duels Fiorentina and Verona have faced each other 24 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Fiorentina’s favour (13 – 6). Additionally, Fiorentina recent form against Verona has been outstanding, winning on twelve out of the last 19 games. The last time both teams met in this competition was December 2021 and the score line ended up with a 1-1 draw.
Other standout players for Fiorentina are Cristiano Biraghi and Krzysztof Piatek with three goals each and for Verona are Gianluca Caprari and Giovanni Simeone with three goals and three goals respectively.
