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Fiorentina will look to build on their first league win of the season when they face Napoli at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday in a Serie A clash.
The Viola enter this encounter having secured their first point of the new league season following a poor start to the campaign.
Meanwhile, the Partenopei got back to winning ways last weekend after three disappointing league performances.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Fiorentina vs. Napoli key stats
- Napoli are unbeaten against Fiorentina in their last eight Serie A meetings at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
- Fiorentina have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four Serie A games.
- Napoli have scored two or more goals in their last seven encounters against Fiorentina.
Fiorentina vs. Napoli preview: Hosts aiming to get first home win
Fiorentina vs. Napoli — Tale of the Tape
| Fiorentina | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 10th |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 5 | Goals For | 6 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 20th/13th | Home / Away Rank | 10th/8th |
Fiorentina endured a disastrous opening to the Serie A campaign, losing all three matches before Fabio Grosso was dismissed.
Since Vanoli returned to the dugout, however, the response has been immediate, with Fiorentina winning both of their games under their former coach.
Their turnaround began with a 4-2 triumph at Venezia last weekend before they followed it with a convincing 3-0 victory over Pisa in the Coppa Italia during midweek.
The back-to-back wins have provided some much-needed momentum after Fiorentina found themselves at the bottom of the table at Christmas last season.
Vanoli’s priority now will be to keep that improvement going in Serie A as they aim for their second win of the season.
Napoli, meanwhile, have also endured an inconsistent start to their Serie A campaign.
Massimiliano Allegri’s team started with a straightforward 2-0 victory over Genoa, but three successive defeats across Serie A and European competition quickly raised concerns about their form.
The Partenopei responded last time out by grinding out a 1-0 home victory against Bologna, giving them an opportunity to build some consistency.
Napoli could draw confidence from their previous meetings with Fiorentina, as they have won five of their last six meetings across all competitions.
That record adds another intriguing dimension to a fixture in which both teams arrive looking to turn recent improvement into sustained league form.
Fiorentina vs. Napoli form guide & betting tips
| Fiorentina | vs | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
LLLW |
Form | WLLW |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 15th | Form Table | 10th |
| 5 | Goals For | 6 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 5 |
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Form (All Comps) | WLLLW |
Whispers predicts: Fiorentina 1-2 Napoli
Napoli will be looking to build on their recent win and are favourites to claim all three points in this clash.
Due to the hosts' recent form, having claimed their first three points of the season, we are predicting a narrow 2-1 victory for the visiting side.
The away team have built a commanding record in this specific fixture, recording four victories in their previous five Serie A encounters.
They will be looking to extend that record, and the bookmakers have given the visitors 6/5 (2.20) odds to secure a victory.
A draw is valued at 12/5 (3.40), while a home win for Fiorentina is offered at 9/4 (3.25).
The market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 9/10 (1.90), and both teams to score (Yes) is available at 7/10 (1.70), while the home team total goals (over 1.5) is at 11/10 (2.10).
> Napoli to win at 6/5 (2.20) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Napoli to score over 1.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable