The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Fiorentina lock horns with an impressive Napoli side in an important encounter at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Fiorentina vs Napoli Preview
Napoli are in second place in the Serie A standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Neapolitan outfit edged Venezia to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. La Viola held Juventus to a 2-2 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Fiorentina vs Napoli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Napoli have a good recent record against Fiorentina and have won 21 out of the last 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fiorentina's 10 victories.
- Fiorentina have won 55 matches against Napoli in Serie A - they have a better such record only against Bologna in the history of the competition.
- Fiorentina have picked up four points in their last two matches against Napoli in Serie A and have not remained unbeaten in three consecutive games against the Neapolitans since September 2011.
- Fiorentina are winless in their last six matches at home against Napoli in Serie A, with their previous such victory coming by a 3-0 scoreline in April 2018.
- Fiorentina were on an unbeaten run of 11 matches on the trot at home in Serie A before they suffered a defeat against Udinese last week.
Fiorentina vs Napoli Prediction
Napoli have been in impressive form over the past year and have managed to improve after a slow start to their campaign. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia can be lethal on their day and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Fiorentina have punched above their weight in recent months but will need to play out of their skins in this fixture. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this game.
Prediction: Fiorentina 2-2 Napoli
Fiorentina vs Napoli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Napoli to score first - Yes