Fiorentina welcome Hellas Verona to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday in the Serie A as both teams fight for a way out of the relegation zone they have found themselves in this season.
Fiorentina ended a nine-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, but Serie A woes continue as La Viola remain the only team yet to win in the league this season.
Only two points have been collected at home, and failing to claim victory in this fixture would make head coach Paolo Vanoli the first Fiorentina boss since 2002 to go winless in his first five top-flight matches.
Verona arrive off the back of their first league triumph of the season, a 3-1 shock win over Atalanta that ended a 14-game winless run in all competitions. A second consecutive Serie A victory would be a huge boost to their survival hopes.
However, the Gialloblu’s away form is concerning, with four defeats in their last six road games this term, despite their solitary other win coming in the Coppa Italia.
Read our Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona predictions and preview to find out, and remember to check our other Serie A predictions.
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Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona prediction: Home team to claim a narrow win
Key statistics
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of their last five meetings.
- Fiorentina have won three of their last five meetings against Hellas Verona.
- The Viola are unbeaten in their last three home encounters with the Gialloblu.
Correct score prediction: Fiorentina 2-1 Hellas Verona
Considering the poor form of both sides and their struggle in the relegation zone, we expect a very tight game, but we tip Fiorentina to claim their first win of the season in this tie.
La Viola, despite playing at home, are struggling immensely for confidence and goals, having lost their last three matches without finding the net. Hellas Verona, while showing resilience on the road, will go into the game with confidence after their win against Atalanta.
The pressure associated with this relegation battle suggests neither side will want to lose the game, but we are predicting a tight outcome, with Fiorentina winning 2-1 in this crucial bottom-of-the-table clash.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Fiorentina are slight favourites
- Home: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.6%
- Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Away: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The odds show that Fiorentina hold a slight edge at 1.83 odds (54.6%). Verona are behind at 4.40 odds (22.7%), while the draw is a strong possibility at 3.50 odds (28.6%). Bookmakers expect a tight and competitive game, but there is a chance the home team will get the victory.
Most recent head-to-head: Fiorentina edge previous meetings
Fiorentina have had a good run against Verona in their previous encounters, having won three and lost two in their last five meetings. La Viola have also won their last three home games in a row against the Gialloblu in their last five clashes.
Looking at their previous records, the visitors nicked a 1-0 victory in their last encounter in 2025, but the home team got a 3-1 home victory in 2024 in their second encounter. Forentina will be looking to extend their home streak in this clash and also secure their first win this season.
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Fiorentina preview: Key injury concerns hit the squad
Fiorentina head into this match struggling for fitness, with Robin Gosens, Tariq Lamptey and Jacopo Fazzini all sidelined through injury. Gosens’ absence is a major blow on the left flank, while Lamptey’s unavailability further limits options at wing-back. Fazzini’s injury also reduces midfield depth, forcing coach Paolo Vanoli to rely on a thinner squad to try and claim their first Serie A win of the season.
Predicted lineup: David (GK), Pietro, Pablo, Luca, Dodo, Rolando, Hans, Simon, Fabiano, Albert & Moise
Last five fixtures
- 11.12.25 – Fiorentina 2–1 Dynamo Kyiv
- 06.12.25 – Sassuolo 3–1 Fiorentina
- 30.11.25 – Atalanta 2–0 Fiorentina
- 27.11.25 – Fiorentina 0–1 AEK Athens
- 22.11.25 – Fiorentina 1–1 Juventus
Hellas Verona preview: Injuries disrupt squad
Hellas Verona will be without four players for this fixture, with Domagoj Bradaric, Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, Suat Serdar and Tomas Suslov all ruled out due to injury. With several key players missing, Verona will need squad rotation and tactical flexibility to maintain momentum after their first league victory of the season.
Predicted lineup: Lorenzo (GK), Unai, Victor, Armel, Rafik, Cheikh, Moatasem, Antoine, Martin, Giovane & Daniel
Last five fixtures
- 06.12.25 – Verona 3–1 Atalanta
- 29.11.25 – Genoa 2–1 Verona
- 23.11.25 – Verona 1–2 Parma
- 08.11.25 – Lecce 0–0 Verona
- 02.11.25 – Verona 1–2 Inter
Player to watch: Rolando Mandragora
Rolando Mandragora has been Fiorentina’s key player, with his dangerous movement in attack. The midfielder is having a decent season despite his team languishing in the relegation zone.
He has consistently contributed to the team’s goals this season, with four goals in the Serie A. The Italian was on the scoresheet in their last game against Sassuolo and will be looking to help his team secure a win in this encounter.