Serie A Regular Season - 19
Lazio 2 - 2 FT Fiorentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Marin Pongračić 20'
Robin Gosens 21'
29' ↓ T. Basic ↑M. Vecino
HT
52' D. Cataldi (M. Vecino)
Fabiano Parisi 55'
R. Gosens (N. Fagioli) 56'
↓ R. Piccoli ↑M. Kean 60'
↓ C. Ndour ↑M. Solomon 68'
↓ R. Gosens ↑L. Ranieri 69'
Nicolò Fagioli 71'
72' ↓ G. Isaksen ↑Pedro
80' ↓ M. Lazzari ↑E. Hysaj
83' Mattia Zaccagni
A. Gudmundsson 89'
90' Luca Pellegrini
90' Pedro
↓ F. Parisi ↑H. Nicolussi Caviglia 90'+2
↓ A. Gudmundsson ↑P. Mari 90'+2
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
M. Gila 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
A. Romagnoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pellegrini 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. Guendouzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cataldi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
T. Basic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
29
Entry
Forwards
G. Isaksen 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Zaccagni 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
BENCH
C. Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vecino 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
60
Minutes
6.3
Rating
N. Rovella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
F. Serra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Comuzzo
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.5
Rating
M. Pongracic 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
76
Passes
7
Duels
R. Gosens
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
R. Mandragora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fagioli
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
73%
Pass Acc
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
F. Parisi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
A. Gudmundsson
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
BENCH
L. Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Christensen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Ranieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Mari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Kospo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fortini
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
S. Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Solomon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Kouame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01/2025 | Lazio | 1 - 2 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 22/09/2024 | Fiorentina | 2 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 26/02/2024 | Fiorentina | 2 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 30/10/2023 | Lazio | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 29/01/2023 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 10/10/2022 | Fiorentina | 0 - 4 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 05/02/2022 | Fiorentina | 0 - 3 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 27/10/2021 | Lazio | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 08/05/2021 | Fiorentina | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
26/01/2025
22/09/2024
26/02/2024
30/10/2023
29/01/2023
10/10/2022
05/02/2022
27/10/2021
08/05/2021
Lazio Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +17
P: 19 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +10
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -14
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -16
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
Olympic Drama: Pedro Rescues Lazio in Final Minute Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. A breathless stalemate that highlights Fiorentina's resilience in their relegation battle while exposing Lazio's inability to convert dominance into three points.
The Breakthrough at the Olimpico
The clash at Stadio Olimpico began with a display of tactical Balance, as both sides prioritised defensive solidity over early risks. However, the game burst into life in the 52nd minute when Danilo Cataldi found the net against his former employers. Assisted by M. Vecino, the goal shattered the stalemate and forced the visitors out of their shell. An Intensity rating of 91 captures the frenetic pace that followed, with the home crowd sensing a routine victory. Lazio exploited the spaces effectively, but their lead would prove fragile against a determined away side fighting for every scrap of survival in the bottom three.
De Gea Defies the Barrage
The response from Fiorentina was swift and clinical. Just four minutes after falling behind, R. Gosens levelled the score, clinicaly converting a chance created by Nicolò Fagioli. What followed was a personal masterclass from David De Gea. The Spanish veteran turned the penalty area into a fortress, making 6 crucial saves as Lazio unleashed a barrage of 17 shots. Despite the visitors edged possession with 51%, it was De Gea's heroics that kept them in the contest. His 8.3 rating was a testament to a performance that repeatedly denied Lazio’s forwards in high-pressure situations, keeping the Stakes incredibly high as the clock ticked down.
Late Penalty Chaos
The match reached a boiling point in the final five minutes. An 87th-minute VAR review resulted in a penalty for the visitors, which Albert Gudmundsson dispatched with nerves of steel in the 89th minute. Fiorentina appeared to have secured an unlikely smash-and-grab victory, but the drama was far from over. Within sixty seconds, the referee pointed to the spot at the other end. Veteran substitute Pedro stepped up in the 90th minute to coolly slot home, ensuring the points were shared. With 25 total shots attempted, this encounter was a showcase of Serie A's unpredictable nature, leaving Fiorentina still mired in the drop zone but encouraged by their fight.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by David De Gea?
De Gea did not score a winner; Gudmundsson scored the late goal for Fiorentina, though De Gea's 6 saves were vital for the draw.
Did Lazio deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, Lazio recorded 17 shots and a superior xG of 2.74, making Pedro's 90th-minute penalty a fair reflection of their pressure.
How did substitute David De Gea change the game?
De Gea was not a substitute; he started the match and earned a top-tier 8.3 rating for his 6 crucial saves.
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.
Olimpico Test for Fiorentina's Survival Hopes
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. Fiorentina's desperate scrap for Serie A survival meets a stable but uninspired Lazio side in a match defined by the visitors' need to escape the drop zone.
The Setup
The narrative heading into January 07, 2026, is starkly split. Lazio sits comfortably in 8th place, effectively playing for pride and a slight European push. Conversely, Fiorentina arrives at the Stadio Olimpico mired in 18th, facing a genuine relegation battle. Despite a low Stakes rating of 1.0 reflecting the gap in the table, for the Viola, every minute is a fight for their top-flight life. Lazio’s defensive Form remains their anchor, with Ivan Provedel maintaining an impressive average of 3.2 saves per game recently.
Key Battle
With no direct individual matchups highlighted, the contest will be won or lost in the tactical transition. Lazio's midfield duo of M. Guendouzi and N. Rovella will look to control the tempo and starve the visitors of possession. Fiorentina’s survival hopes rest on their ability to feed A. Guðmundsson in dangerous areas, forcing Mario Gila and the home backline into desperate recovery challenges.
Our Prediction
Lazio possesses superior technical quality, but Fiorentina has the motivation of a cornered animal. We expect a fragmented game where the home side dominates the ball but fails to deliver a knockout blow. The away side's reliance on their attacking Stars, specifically the resurgence of Moise Kean, should be enough to snatch a point. A 1-1 draw is the likely outcome, preserving a fragile Balance that does little to help Fiorentina's league standing.