Serie A Gameweek 5
Pisa 0 - 0 FT Fiorentina
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Moise Kean 42'
HT
48' ↓ M. Aebischer ↑M. Hojholt
67' ↓ M. Leris ↑J. Cuadrado
67' ↓ M. Marin ↑I. Vural
68' ↓ M. Nzola ↑H. Meister
↓ A. Gudmundsson ↑R. Piccoli 74'
↓ H. Nicolussi Caviglia ↑S. Sohm 80'
↓ J. Fazzini ↑E. Dzeko 87'
87' ↓ M. Tramoni ↑S. Moreo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pisa
Goalkeepers
Adrian Šemper 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Simone Canestrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonio Caracciolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Bonfanti 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Isaak Touré 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marius Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
Michel Aebischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
48
Entry
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mehdi Léris 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
67
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Matteo Tramoni 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
M'Bala Nzola
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nícolas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Simone Scuffet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuele Angori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arturo Calabresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Albiol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Lusuardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Kandje Mbambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malthe Højholt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Cuadrado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
İsak Vural
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriele Piccinini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrik Meister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Buffon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefano Moreo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
David de Gea
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Marin Pongračić 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Pablo Marí
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Luca Ranieri
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dodô
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rolando Mandragora
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Robin Gosens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Jacopo Fazzini 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Albert Guðmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Moise Kean
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Luca Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tommaso Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pietro Comuzzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mattia Viti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niccolò Fortini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Kouadio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabiano Parisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelhamid Sabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amir Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cher Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Fagioli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Pisa | 0 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
09/28/2025
Pisa Win
Fiorentina Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -5
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate at the Arena Garibaldi as VAR Denies Pisa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A high-stakes relegation battle ends in a deadlock, leaving both teams searching for their first victory of the campaign.
Sterile Possession in Tuscany
A tense atmosphere enveloped the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani as two struggling sides prioritized defensive structure over offensive flair. In a classic six-pointer, the Stakes were evident from the opening whistle, with Fiorentina dominating possession (61%) but failing to translate their control into meaningful chances. Giovanni Bonfanti delivered an outstanding performance at the heart of the Pisa defense, neutralizing the visitors' aerial threats and marshaling the backline with veteran-like composure. An Intensity rating of 2.5 highlights a contest characterized by physical duels and a lack of creative spark in the final third. Despite ten corners being awarded throughout the match, neither side could find the necessary quality on set-pieces to break the deadlock during a cagey first half.
The VAR Intervention
The Balance of the match almost shifted decisively in the 73rd minute when the home crowd thought they had witnessed the breakthrough. Henrik Wendel Meister found the back of the net, momentarily lifting Pisa out of their goal-scoring drought. However, the celebrations were cut short by a VAR review that identified an infringement, leading to the goal being cancelled. This moment proved to be the focal point of a match that saw a combined 25 shots attempted, yet only three of those efforts actually found the target. The Upset Factor remained at zero as the clinical edge required to win such tight encounters was nowhere to be found, leaving the hosts frustrated and the visitors relieved to have escaped a potential game-changing blow.
Defensive Resilience Amidst Offensive Woes
As the clock wound down, the tactical battle devolved into a game of attrition with both managers settling for a share of the spoils. Pablo Marí was immense for Fiorentina, matching his counterpart's defensive excellence to ensure his side kept a clean sheet away from home. The result leaves both clubs in a precarious position near the bottom of the table, still winless after five matches. While Pisa will feel aggrieved by the disallowed goal, Fiorentina must address their inability to capitalize on superior ball retention. This result reinforces the reality of a long relegation battle ahead, where defensive solidity—exemplified by Marí and Bonfanti today—will be crucial, but where a lack of goals could ultimately prove fatal for their survival hopes.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervention in the 73rd minute overturned Henrik Wendel Meister's goal, denying Pisa a crucial breakthrough in an otherwise deadlocked relegation battle.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
High Stakes at Arena Garibaldi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 5/100. A classic survival six-pointer where the desperation for points will dictate a cagey and cautious tactical approach.
The Setup
On September 28, 2025, the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani becomes the backdrop for a critical relegation scrap. Pisa sits in 19th place, struggling with a Form rating that reflects just one win all season. Fiorentina isn't much better off in 18th, making the Stakes for this match immense. Despite the presence of Stars like M. Kean and the creative A. Guðmundsson, both teams have lacked the Balance required to turn draws into victories, leading to this early-season crisis.
Key Battle
The match will be defined by a grueling tactical battle between Pisa's defensive block and Fiorentina's struggling attack. Without a specific player-to-player duel highlighted, expect a unit-based confrontation: Pisa will rely on their collective defensive discipline, occasionally sparked by the athleticism of S. Iling-Junior on the flank. Fiorentina will look to their backline, anchored by P. Comuzzo, to provide a platform for their strikers to finally find their rhythm against a side that has conceded 40 goals this term.
Our Prediction
This will be a match of fine margins. Fiorentina possesses the superior individual quality, and with David De Gea performing at a high level between the posts, they are likely to keep a clean sheet. We expect a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors, decided by a moment of brilliance from Kean or a lapse in concentration from the Pisa defense under sustained pressure.