Serie A Regular Season - 23
Napoli 2 - 1 FT Fiorentina
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' A. Vergara (A. Meret)
30' ↓ G. Di Lorenzo ↑M. Olivera
Giovanni Fabbian 44'
HT
↓ G. Fabbian ↑R. Mandragora 46'
49' M. Gutierrez (A. Vergara)
M. Solomon 57'
↓ R. Gosens ↑L. Ranieri 70'
↓ M. Brescianini ↑M. Kean 70'
↓ M. Solomon ↑F. Parisi 71'
↓ A. Gudmundsson ↑J. Fazzini 79'
84' ↓ A. Vergara ↑Giovane
90' ↓ R. Hojlund ↑R. Lukaku
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
A. Meret 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Defenders
G. Di Lorenzo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
A. Buongiorno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Gutierrez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
S. Lobotka 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
63
Passes
5
Duels
S. McTominay 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
L. Spinazzola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Vergara
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
E. Elmas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
R. Hojlund 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
N. Contini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ferrante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Olivera 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. De Chiara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lukaku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dodo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
P. Comuzzo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Pongracic 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
R. Gosens
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
N. Fagioli
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
M. Solomon
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
G. Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Brescianini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
A. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
R. Piccoli
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
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
20
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
L. Balbo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Parisi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Mandragora
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Fazzini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/09/2025 | Fiorentina | 1 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 09/03/2025 | Napoli | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 04/01/2025 | Fiorentina | 0 - 3 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 17/05/2024 | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | Napoli | Serie A | Stadio Artemio Franchi |
| 18/01/2024 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Fiorentina | Super Cup | Al Awal Park at King Saud University |
| 08/10/2023 | Napoli | 1 - 3 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
13/09/2025
09/03/2025
04/01/2025
17/05/2024
18/01/2024
08/10/2023
Napoli Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -17
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -21
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
Vergara Masterclass Decides Maradona Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. A clinical performance from the hosts ensures their top-three status remains intact while deepening the relegation anxieties for the visitors.
Early Breakthrough in Naples
The encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona burst into life with an early tactical statement from the hosts. Napoli edged possession with 53% and used it effectively to break the deadlock after just 11 minutes. In a rare display of goalkeeper distribution, A. Meret provided the assist for Antonio Vergara, who finished with composure to set the tone. A Balance rating of 3.7 reflects how the Partenopei dictated the tempo early on, forcing Fiorentina to chase shadows for much of the opening period. The visitors struggled to find their rhythm in a high-stakes environment where every misplaced pass felt like a potential disaster for their survival hopes.
Gutiérrez Doubles the Advantage
The second half began with renewed Intensity, peaking at a score of 6.3 as both sides committed bodies forward. It took only four minutes after the restart for Napoli to strike again. Vergara turned creator this time, threading a precise ball to Miguel Gutiérrez, who made no mistake in doubling the lead at the 49-minute mark. The match briefly threatened to become a rout before the Viola responded with grit. M. Solomon pulled one back in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a momentary lapse in the home side’s concentration. This sparked a frenetic period of end-to-end action, with 34 total shots turning the pitch into a shooting gallery for both sets of attackers.
Defensive Resilience Seals the Points
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes of the match became palpable, with Napoli retreating into a compact defensive shape to protect their slender lead. Scott McTominay was instrumental in this phase, breaking up play and ensuring the midfield remained congested. Despite Fiorentina’s desperate attempts to find a late equalizer, the Upset Factor remained at 0.0 as the hierarchy of the table was eventually respected. The victory keeps Napoli firmly in the hunt for the highest honors this season, while Fiorentina’s spirited but fruitless display leaves them entrenched in a bitter relegation battle. For the Neapolitan faithful, it was a display of character that suggests this squad has the maturity to see out difficult results when it matters most.
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A Survival Scrap in the Shadow of Vesuvius
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Fiorentina's desperate hunt for safety faces its ultimate test against a Napoli side chasing the summit of Serie A.
The Setup
The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona hosts a clash of extremes on January 31, 2026. Napoli enters the fray sitting 3rd in the table, fueled by a Stars rating of 8.9 and a desire to close the gap on the leaders. In stark contrast, Fiorentina languishes in 18th place, currently trapped in a harrowing relegation battle. While the Stakes for the visitors are about pure top-flight survival, Napoli's recent Form of WWLWD suggests they have little intention of being charitable. The gulf in points—49 to 18—highlights the monumental task facing the Viola backline against the league's elite.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will see Scott McTominay face off against Nicolò Fagioli. McTominay has become the focal point of the Partenopei's attack, using his late runs to disrupt any defensive Balance the opposition attempts to establish. Fagioli must find a way to dictate the tempo for Fiorentina, but with Vanja Milinković-Savić providing a wall of security in the Napoli goal, the creative burden on the visitors' midfield may prove too heavy to carry.
Our Prediction
Napoli's superior tactical discipline and individual brilliance should see them comfortably through. Fiorentina may offer initial resistance, but the constant pressure from the hosts will eventually tell. We predict a 2-0 victory for Napoli, as they systematically dismantle the visitors' defense to keep their title hopes alive and push Fiorentina deeper into trouble.