Serie A Gameweek 5
Fiorentina 1 - 1 FT Napoli
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
B. Gilmour (M. Politano) 23'
42' F. Mastantuono
HT
46' ↓ Viery ↑V. Valdepenas
51' A. Jimenez (C. Ndour)
↓ N. Lang ↑David Neres 58'
↓ R. Hojlund ↑L. Lucca 58'
62' L. Ranieri
66' ↓ A. Atta ↑Pote
66' ↓ M. Pellegrino ↑Beto
↓ M. Politano ↑C. Favasuli 73'
80' ↓ A. Njie ↑W. Gnonto
83' D. de Gea
85' ↓ L. Ranieri ↑M. Pongracic
↓ S. Lobotka ↑F. Anguissa 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David de Gea 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álex Jiménez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Radu Drăgușin 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luca Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Viery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Cher Ndour 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Nicolò Fagioli 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
Arthur Atta 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Franco Mastantuono 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Mateo Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Alieu Njie
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Oliver Christensen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor Valdepeñas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
João Mário
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marin Pongračić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dodô
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brando Mazzeo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christ Ravynel Inao Oulaï
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Amir Rrahmani
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
Rafa Marín 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mathías Olivera
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Billy Gilmour
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Stanislav Lobotka
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matteo Politano
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Kevin De Bruyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Claudio Pugliese
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Costantino Favasuli
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Neres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2026 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 09/13/2025 | Fiorentina | 1 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 03/09/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 01/04/2025 | Fiorentina | 0 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 05/17/2024 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 01/18/2024 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Fiorentina | Super Cup | Al Awal Park at King Saud University |
| 10/08/2023 | Napoli | 1 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 05/07/2023 | Napoli | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 08/28/2022 | Fiorentina | 0 - 0 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 04/10/2022 | Napoli | 2 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
01/31/2026
09/13/2025
03/09/2025
01/04/2025
05/17/2024
01/18/2024
10/08/2023
05/07/2023
08/28/2022
04/10/2022
Fiorentina Win
Napoli Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fiorentina
Napoli
Fiorentina
Napoli
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
De Gea's Heroics Deny Napoli as Fiorentina Salvage a Point at the Franchi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. An expansive 29-shot thriller yielded only a 1-1 draw, leaving both sides frustrated in their respective climbs up the Serie A table.
The Opening Exchange
The visiting side arrived at the Stadio Artemio Franchi with clear tactical intent, as Napoli controlled possession with 58% of the ball during the early phases. The visitors methodically built their attacks, piecing together a massive 544 total passes to silence the home crowd. The match's high Intensity was fully realised at the 23-minute mark. After a sustained period of pressure, Billy Gilmour found the breakthrough. He latched onto an incisive delivery from Matteo Politano to fire his side ahead. The Neapolitans looked incredibly comfortable during this first phase, stifling any meaningful counter-attacks and restricting the hosts to optimistic long balls from the back. It appeared the visitors were firmly in the driving seat to secure all three points.
The Equaliser
Trailing at home and languishing in 16th place in the table, Fiorentina simply refused to fold under the pressure. The tactical Balance of the match shifted dramatically immediately after the restart. The hosts pushed higher up the pitch, turning the contest into a chaotic end-to-end affair. A combined barrage of 29 total shots transformed the pitch into an open shooting gallery. In the 51st minute, their aggressive shift paid dividends. Álex Jiménez charged forward from deep and capitalised on an excellent setup by Cher Ndour, drilling the ball into the net to level the score. The momentum completely swung in favour of the hosts, who launched 17 shots overall but were repeatedly let down by their own erratic finishing, putting 10 efforts wide of the mark.
The Stand-Off
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes grew enormous for two sides desperate to improve their sluggish early-season form. Napoli desperately hunted for a winner, generating a hefty 1.40 expected goals and carving out four major chances. However, David De Gea rolled back the years with a commanding performance between the sticks. The veteran goalkeeper produced three crucial saves, denying the visitors at point-blank range to preserve the deadlock. The final whistle confirmed a frustrating afternoon for both managers. The hard-fought point does little to ease the relegation fears for La Viola, who remain stuck on four points. Meanwhile, the visitors stay stranded in ninth place, ruing their inability to convert absolute dominance into a vital away victory.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this fixture?
Billy Gilmour opened the scoring for Napoli, but Álex Jiménez equalised early in the second half for Fiorentina.
Who was the standout performer?
David De Gea was instrumental for Fiorentina, executing three crucial saves to secure a hard-fought draw.
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.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage in Florence
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Early-season struggles and glaringly porous backlines make this a fixture where tactical rigidity will likely give way to end-to-end chaos.
The Setup
Arriving at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on September 20, 2026, both clubs are desperate to find their rhythm in Serie A. Fiorentina are languishing in 15th place after a dismal start. Their poor Form rating reflects a worrying trend, having shipped a staggering 11 goals in just four matches. Napoli sit comfortably higher in 10th, but their alternating win-loss record highlights a frustrating inconsistency. Because it is only matchday five, the Stakes remain relatively modest, putting the focus squarely on plugging defensive holes rather than immediate table positioning.
Key Battle
Despite the mid-table billing, the Balance of the tie is remarkably even, largely thanks to the offensive Stars on display. The standout clash will see Fiorentina's brilliant Franco Mastantuono trying to dictate the tempo against a vulnerable Napoli defense. At the other end, R. Højlund will look to bulldoze his way through a home backline that has been hemorrhaging goals all month.
Our Prediction
We anticipate an entertaining, albeit error-strewn, 2-2 draw. While the visitors arrive as slight favorites on paper, their own form doesn't inspire total confidence. Expect a match defined by defensive lapses and quick transitions, with both sides ultimately settling for a shared point in Florence.