BETTING GUIDE: Florentina Vs Juventus, match preview, team news and prediction
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Reading Time: 4min | Fri. 21.11.25. | 21:50
With both teams under new managers, structure and caution may dominate early phases, but Fiorentina’s porous defense and Juventus’s need for a statement performance create a strong possibility of late-game goal activity
Fiorentina welcome Juventus to the Stadio Artemio Franchi, on Saturday, in a clash between two Italian giants whose seasons have drifted far from expectation.
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Fiorentina desperately seek the victory that could finally lift them from the bottom of the Serie A standings, while Juventus look to revive a stalling season that has been defined by inconsistency, managerial upheaval, and a lack of cutting edge in the final third.
With both teams under new management and still hunting stability, this fixture carries weight, urgency and tactical intrigue.
Fiorentina’s struggles have been severe and unrelenting.
After 11 league matches, they remain winless (D5, L6), marking the club’s longest drought without victory at the start of a Serie A season.
New head coach Paolo Vanoli, appointed after Stefano Pioli’s dismissal, has steadied the ship slightly, avoiding defeat in his debut game - a 2-2 draw away to Genoa - but the Viola remain firmly rooted to the bottom.
Their home form has offered little comfort; Fiorentina have lost four of their five league games at the Franchi (D1), and the recent 1-0 defeat against Lecce ended a run of ten consecutive home matches in which they had at least managed to score.
While the points have been scarce, the margins in several matches have been tight, and Vanoli’s arrival has reintroduced compactness and fighting spirit.
Still, the pressure is heavy, and the Tuscan crowd - famously demanding - expects an immediate turnaround.
Juventus, meanwhile, arrive in Florence in a position that belies their performances.
Despite winning just two of their last 12 competitive matches (D7, L3), they sit inside the top six and remain within touching distance of the summit.
The appointment of Luciano Spalletti - following a chaotic seven months that saw three coaches depart - has provided faint signs of revival.
The Bianconeri are unbeaten in Spalletti’s first three matches (W1, D2), yet goalless stalemates such as the Turin derby highlight the lack of fluency in the final third.
Their away form remains a major concern: just one win in their last six away league matches (D2, L3) reinforces their vulnerability on the road.
Juventus’s attacking rhythm has sputtered all season, and Spalletti’s early adaptations have improved structure, but not yet the cutting edge or ruthlessness the club historically thrives on.
The history between these teams adds layers of emotion and hostility.
Fiorentina’s supporters have held a deep resentment toward Juventus for decades and that tension elevates this fixture far beyond a typical league match.
Last season, Fiorentina thrashed Juventus 3-0 at the Franchi, but that was their only win in the last six head-to-head meetings (D2, L3).
Only one of the last five encounters has produced goals from both sides, reinforcing how cagey and tactical these matchups often become.
Paolo Vanoli is still grappling with key absences.
Robin Gosens, Christian Kouame and Tariq Lamptey remain unavailable, which limits Fiorentina’s width and defensive rotation.
Moise Kean, formerly of Juventus, has resumed training after missing international duty and is expected to return to the starting lineup.
He may partner Albert Guðmundsson or Roberto Piccoli - both of whom showed signs of sharpness in recent weeks.
Fiorentina’s defensive issues remain glaring; they hold the league’s worst defensive record and frequently concede first, particularly at home where they have trailed at halftime a league-high four times.
Their structure under Vanoli has shifted toward a more compact block, but lapses in concentration and first-half vulnerability continue to hurt them.
Juventus are monitoring Dusan Vlahovic - returning to his former home - who is nursing an adductor problem but may still start.
Bremer is ruled out, and Daniele Rugani has suffered a muscular injury, forcing Spalletti into defensive reshuffles.
Jonathan David and Lois Openda remain attacking options should Vlahovic fail to pass fitness tests.
Khéphren Thuram, who has scored three of his four league goals as opening goals, remains key in driving transitions and midfield dominance.
Juventus have failed to score in three of their last four away matches, underlining the need for precision and early chances.
Key Pointers
Fiorentina remain winless after 11 matches.
Fiorentina have lost four of five home league matches this season.
Juventus have one away win from their last six Serie A away fixtures.
Fiorentina have conceded a joint-league high six first-half goals at home.
Matches involving Juventus have seen eight goals scored beyond the 75th minute.
Fiorentina’s home struggles, defensive fragility and frequent slow starts suggest vulnerabilities Juventus can exploit.
Meanwhile, Juventus’s lack of attacking sharpness keeps this from being straightforward.
With both teams under new managers, structure and caution may dominate early phases, but Fiorentina’s porous defense and Juventus’s need for a statement performance create a strong possibility of late-game goal activity.
Both sides should find enough openings - particularly in the second half - to push this match over the goal line.
A secondary lean is Juventus Draw No Bet due to Fiorentina’s continued struggles, but the clearest angle remains goals.
Prediction; Over 2.5 Goals
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