Serie A Regular Season - 10
Fiorentina 0 - 1 FT Lecce
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' Nicolò Fagioli
M. Berisha (Tete Morente) 23'
Danilo Veiga 41'
HT
46' ↓ C. Ndour ↑S. Sohm
46' ↓ H. Nicolussi Caviglia ↑R. Mandragora
46' ↓ N. Fagioli ↑A. Gudmundsson
59' ↓ E. Dzeko ↑R. Piccoli
66' Moise Kean
↓ L. Banda ↑S. Pierotti 73'
↓ M. Berisha ↑Y. Maleh 76'
77' ↓ P. Comuzzo ↑J. Fazzini
85' Luca Ranieri
87' Luca Ranieri
↓ N. Stulic ↑F. Camarda 89'
↓ Tete Morente ↑M. Kaba 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Pongracic 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Comuzzo
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
77
Entry
L. Ranieri 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
12
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Midfielders
Dodo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
N. Fagioli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
N. Fortini
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
E. Kospo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Parisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mandragora 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
J. Fazzini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lecce
Goalkeepers
W. Falcone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
D. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Gaspar 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tiago Gabriel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
A. Gallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Y. Ramadani
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Morente
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Berisha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
L. Banda
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
N. Stulic 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
C. Fruchtl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Samooja
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Ndaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Siebert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. J. Helgason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Maleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ndri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Camarda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sottil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pierotti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | Fiorentina | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 20/10/2024 | Lecce | 0 - 6 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 02/02/2024 | Lecce | 3 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare |
| 27/08/2023 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 19/03/2023 | Fiorentina | 1 - 0 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 17/10/2022 | Lecce | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 15/07/2020 | Lecce | 1 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare |
| 30/11/2019 | Fiorentina | 0 - 1 | Lecce | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 05/05/2012 | Lecce | 0 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Via del Mare (Lecce) |
28/02/2025
20/10/2024
02/02/2024
27/08/2023
19/03/2023
17/10/2022
15/07/2020
30/11/2019
05/05/2012
Fiorentina Win
Lecce Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Berisha Brilliance Leaves Winless Fiorentina in the Abyss
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A clinical Lecce side exploited Fiorentina's lack of edge to secure a massive away win, leaving the hosts rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table.
Clinical Salento Strike at the Franchi
The atmosphere at the Stadio Artemio Franchi was thick with anxiety as Fiorentina sought their first win of the campaign to escape the relegation zone. Despite controlling possession with a dominant 63%, the hosts struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances against a compact opponent. An Intensity rating of 5.3 reflected a scrappy affair where Lecce remained disciplined, waiting for the perfect moment to break. The Balance of the match shifted decisively in the 23rd minute when the visitors produced a moment of pure efficiency. Tete Morente turned provider, delivering a precise ball for Medon Berisha to slot home with confidence. This opener forced the Viola into a high-pressure chase, exposing their fragility and lack of clinical instinct in the final third.
Falcone Defiant Amid VAR Drama
As the second half progressed, the match turned into a shooting gallery with a combined 26 shots attempted by both sides. However, the Upset Factor began to loom large as Wladimiro Falcone produced a masterclass between the posts for the visitors. The Lecce goalkeeper made 4 crucial saves to deny the increasingly desperate Fiorentina attackers who swarmed the box. The Stakes reached a boiling point in the 85th minute when the referee initially pointed to the spot following a challenge on Luca Ranieri. The home crowd erupted, but the joy was short-lived. Following a lengthy VAR intervention, the penalty decision was overturned, dealing a crushing psychological blow to a Fiorentina side that had dominated every statistical category except the scoreline.
Relegation Fears Deepen for the Viola
The final whistle confirmed a dire situation for the home side, who remain in 20th place after ten matches without a single victory. This 1-0 result highlights the stark contrast in morale; while the hosts collected four yellow cards in their frustration, Lecce’s resilience earned them three vital points. The Stakes of this encounter were evident in every challenge, but ultimately, Lecce’s defensive solidity proved superior to Fiorentina’s disjointed attack. With only 4 points from 10 games, the Viola are firmly in a relegation battle, while Lecce climb to 15th with 9 points. The match serves as a harsh lesson for the hosts: possession and shot volume mean little without the composure to finish, especially when facing a goalkeeper in inspired form.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR played a crucial role in the 85th minute, overturning a penalty decision for Fiorentina that could have rescued a point for the struggling home side.
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.
A Desperate Fight for Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. This is a quintessential relegation six-pointer where the psychological burden of the drop zone outweighs any tactical nuance at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
The Setup
Fiorentina enter November 02, 2025, in a state of emergency. Currently sitting 18th, their inability to secure a home win in four attempts has turned their legendary stadium into a pressure cooker. The Stakes couldn't be higher; a loss here would signal a full-blown crisis. Lecce sit just one place and three points above them, but their defensive metrics are equally alarming. With a combined conceded rate of 4.0 goals per game between the two sides, the Form rating of 4.8 reflects two teams struggling to find their identity. This isn't about flair; it's about pure survival instinct in the lower reaches of Serie A.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on the struggle for midfield control. Fiorentina will look to dominate possession and feed their attacking Stars like M. Kean, but they face a Lecce side that thrives on disruption. The visitor's defensive unit, anchored by the shot-stopping brilliance of Wladimiro Falcone, will likely sit deep to negate any creative space. The Balance of the match will depend on whether the home side can maintain focus during transitions, as their high defensive line has been repeatedly exploited this season by clinical counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
The weight of the bottom-table battle often produces cagey, error-strewn football. Fiorentina will likely control the ball but struggle to break down a stubborn Lecce block. We expect a tense 1-1 draw, as neither manager will be willing to risk the total collapse that a defeat would invite. It will be a gritty affair defined more by missed opportunities than clinical finishing.