Serie A Regular Season - 15
Fiorentina 1 - 2 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Cheikh Niasse 25'
Martin Frese 32'
↓ Giovane ↑G. Orban 35'
G. Orban (Al Musrati) 42'
HT
↓ C. Niasse ↑R. Gagliardini 46'
61' ↓ L. Ranieri ↑N. Fortini
61' ↓ R. Mandragora ↑A. Richardson
↓ D. Mosquera ↑A. Sarr 61'
69' ↓ S. Sohm ↑E. Dzeko
69' U. Nunez
↓ M. Frese ↑N. Valentini 75'
↓ Al Musrati ↑S. Serdar 75'
Rafik Belghali 85'
87' ↓ Dodo ↑M. Viti
87' ↓ N. Fagioli ↑C. Ndour
G. Orban (A. Bernede) 90'
Unai Núñez 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
M. Pongracic 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
84
Passes
5
Duels
P. Comuzzo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
L. Ranieri 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Dodo 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
R. Mandragora
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
N. Fagioli 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
S. Sohm 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
F. Parisi 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
14
Duels Won
74%
Win %
Forwards
A. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
L. Lezzerini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Mari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Viti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fortini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Richardson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Dzeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
U. Nunez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
V. Nelsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bella-Kotchap
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Belghali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Al Musrati 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
A. Bernede
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
M. Frese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Valentini
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Orban 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.3
Rating
J. Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/02/2025 | Verona | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 10/11/2024 | Fiorentina | 3 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 05/05/2024 | Verona | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 17/12/2023 | Fiorentina | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 27/02/2023 | Verona | 0 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 18/09/2022 | Fiorentina | 2 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 06/03/2022 | Fiorentina | 1 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 22/12/2021 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 20/04/2021 | Verona | 1 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
23/02/2025
10/11/2024
05/05/2024
17/12/2023
27/02/2023
18/09/2022
06/03/2022
22/12/2021
20/04/2021
Fiorentina Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -11
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -8
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Orban Super-Sub Masterclass Stuns Florence
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A high-stakes relegation battle ended in heartbreak for the hosts as Verona's clinical efficiency trumped Fiorentina's territorial dominance at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Six-Pointer Tension at the Franchi
The Stadio Artemio Franchi set the stage for a desperate survival clash between two sides struggling at the foot of Serie A. Fiorentina controlled possession with a commanding 65%, effectively pinning the visitors back for long periods and forcing 9 corners. However, a Balance score of 3.4 reflected a match where territorial control didn't translate into clinical finishing. Fabiano Parisi was the bright spark for the home side, constantly probing the flanks, but they met a resilient defensive wall anchored by Armel Bella-Kotchap. With the Stakes incredibly high for both clubs, the atmosphere remained claustrophobic until a tactical substitution altered the game's DNA.
The Pivot: Orban's Instant Impact
The game shifted dramatically in the 35th minute when Gift Orban entered the fray. It took just seven minutes for the substitute to silence the home crowd, finishing a precise move orchestrated by Al Musrati. An Intensity rating of 11.6 tells the story of the frantic second half, as the Viola desperately peppered the Verona goal with 20 total shots. Luck briefly appeared to favor the hosts in the 69th minute when an own goal by U. Nunez leveled the score, sparking hope of a long-awaited first win. Despite the pressure, Verona remained disciplined, absorbing the barrage while waiting for their moment to strike on the break.
Resolution: A Late Death Blow
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw that would satisfy neither side, the "super-sub" narrative reached its peak. In the 90th minute, Gift Orban struck again, converting a clinical assist from A. Bernede to seal a massive 2-1 victory for Verona. An Upset Factor of 0 confirms that while the result was a shock to the home support, it followed the logic of clinical finishing over raw shot volume. For Verona, these three points provide a vital lifeline in the survival race. Conversely, Fiorentina remains rooted to the bottom of the table, winless after 15 matches and facing a mountain to climb to avoid the drop.
Key Questions
What made Gift Orban the Man of the Match?
His clinical brace, scored after coming off the bench, turned Verona's limited chances into a crucial three points.
How did substitute Gift Orban change the game?
Entering in the 35th minute, Orban provided the finishing touch Fiorentina lacked, scoring both the opener and the 90th-minute winner.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Basement Battle at the Franchi: Survival at All Costs
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A desperate scramble for points where the fear of defeat far outweighs the ambition to dominate, highlighting two defenses in crisis.
The Setup
The atmosphere at Stadio Artemio Franchi is heavy as December 14 approaches. Fiorentina enters this match with a Form rating that signals danger, having failed to secure a single home win in their last six attempts. Currently sitting 18th, their defensive record is a major concern, conceding 1.8 goals per game. They host a Verona side anchored to the bottom of the table. With tactical Balance lacking for both managers, the Stakes couldn't be higher in this relegation six-pointer. While the match features Stars like M. Kean, the primary narrative is one of survival rather than flair.
Key Battle
The outcome will be decided by which struggling defensive unit breaks first. Fiorentina's backline, featuring P. Comuzzo, faces a Verona attack that has shown flashes of efficiency despite their league position. With a combined concession rate of 3.5 goals per match, the tactical battle will likely descend into a physical war of attrition in the midfield.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side is willing to overcommit. A. Guðmundsson will attempt to spark the home side, but Lorenzo Montipò has been in inspired form for the visitors, averaging 4.0 saves per game. At the other end, David De Gea will need to be sharp to prevent an upset. We predict a 1-1 draw, a result that provides little relief for either club in their fight to avoid the drop.