The 2024-25 edition of Serie A returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Hellas Verona take on an impressive Fiorentina side in an important encounter at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona Preview
Hellas Verona are in 13th place in the Serie A standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away side stunned AS Roma with a 3-2 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have been in impressive form this season. La Viola slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against APOEL in the Conference League in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Fiorentina have a good recent record against Hellas Verona and have won 16 out of the last 29 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hellas Verona's six victories.
- Hellas Verona won their previous game against Fiorentina in Serie A and managed to end a winless run of eight games on the trot against La Viola in the competition.
- Fiorentina have won each of their last two matches at home against Hellas Verona in Serie A and have kept clean sheets in both these games.
- Fiorentina have won each of their last five matches in Serie A - their longest such run in the competition since a streak of eight games in 2018.
- Fiorentina have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches at home in Serie A.
Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona Prediction
Fiorentina have a good squad at their disposal but will need to be at their best this weekend. Jonathan Ikone has been excellent for the hosts and will look to make his mark on Sunday.
Hellas Verona have pulled off a few upsets this year and will look to halt Fiorentina in their tracks. Fiorentina are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Hellas Verona
Fiorentina vs Hellas Verona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fiorentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Fiorentina to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Jonathan Ikone to score or assist - Yes