Serie A Regular Season - 5
Pisa 0 - 0 FT Fiorentina
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'
87' ↓ M. Tramoni ↑S. Moreo
↓ J. Fazzini ↑E. Dzeko 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pisa
Goalkeepers
A. Semper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Canestrelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Caracciolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Bonfanti
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
I. Toure
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
M. Aebischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
48
Entry
E. Akinsanmiro
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Leris
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
67
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
M. Tramoni
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
M. Nzola
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nicolas Andrade
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Scuffet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Angori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Calabresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. 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
J. Mbambi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hojholt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Cuadrado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Vural
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. 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
H. Meister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Buffon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Moreo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiorentina
Goalkeepers
D. de Gea
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
M. Pongracic
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
P. Mari
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
L. Ranieri
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dodo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mandragora
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
H. Nicolussi Caviglia
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
R. Gosens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
J. Fazzini
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
A. Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
M. Kean
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
L. Lezzerini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Martinelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Comuzzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Viti
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
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
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Richardson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ndour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fagioli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Dzeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Piccoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/2025 | Pisa | 0 - 0 | Fiorentina | Serie A | Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani |
28/09/2025
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
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
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
Stalemate at the Arena Garibaldi as VAR Denies Pisa
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. 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.
High Stakes at Arena Garibaldi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. 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.