Fiorentina vs Verona Predictions

• Fiorentina have not scored multiple goals in any of their last eight matches, six of which have contained under 2.5 goals.
• Four of the last five games to feature Verona have contained a maximum of two strikes.
• Both of last season’s meetings between Fiorentina and Verona ended as 1-1 draws.

Viola’s dire run continues

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano admitted his side were struggling with a lack of confidence following a 3-0 trashing against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, which extended their winless streak to eight matches in all competitions. The Viola, who were so free-flowing last term, have failed to score in five of those games and do not look worth backing against anyone at present, including upcoming Serie A foes Verona.

Fiorentina’s last win came in the Europa Conference League play-offs, and though they have remained relatively solid for much of their subsequent run, drawing five matches, their attacking woes are a real concern. Only four Serie A teams – three of them winless – have scored fewer than their five league goals this season, and Italiano now appears to be under genuine pressure.

The hosts managed two 1-1 draws against Verona in Serie A last season, and the recent form of their upcoming opponents suggests another tight affair may await. Gabrielle Cioffi’s men have seen four of their last five matches contain under 2.5 goals, which represents quite the turnaround since an 5-2 opening-day loss to Napoli, and only six Serie A teams have proven more shot-shy so far this season.

Thriller not expected in Florence

Given the dire form of Fiorentina and poor attacking returns managed by both sides in recent weeks, backing under 2.5 match goals appears the prudent play for Sunday – Fiorentina have only seen three or more goals netted twice in their last eight matches.

Meanwhile, a repeat of last season’s 1-1 draws could prove a decent correct score prediction.

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