Fiorentina's flawless run came to an end with a shocking defeat to APOEL. This is definitely not a good time to be their next opponent, although Verona have managed some good results lately.
APOEL beating Fiorentina 2-1 in the Conference League was definitely not on our cards for this week but Raffaele Palladino did pick a completely different squad and gave a day off to some of his best.
But this also means that La Viola will come out with everything they've got against Verona and their goal is to take over Serie A before the international break. Fiorentina sit 4th in the league right now, just three points below Napoli at the top.
The team has lost only once in the league this season and boast the 2nd best defence. Much of that became possible through David De Gea, who conceded a single goal in his last five appearances, and also saved a few penalties.
Fiorentina's win over Torino last week extended their winning streak in Serie A to five, and the team remains unbeaten at home in all competitions this season.
Verona, on the other hand, have had some rough patches this season and the only reason they are not at the bottom is the existence of a few even weaker teams. Verona have lost seven matches in Serie A to date, more than any other team.
They did beat Roma in the previous round but that win was just their third in the last ten fixtures. No team has conceded more goals than Verona this season – 24 in 11 rounds.
How the bookies view it: La Viola with six in a row
Fiorentina have a massive advantage in odds ahead of this game, influenced by their exceptional performance in the league lately. Betano priced them at 8/17 to win on Sunday, while the visitors sit at 47/8. The draw sits at 31/9 right now.
Recent head to head: Fiorentina lost the last one
While Fiorentina have generally won more games against Verona in recent years, there have been several tight games and draws between them. La Viola won four of the last 10, while Verona won twice, including the most recent encounter in May (2-1).
Players to watch: Kean is ready for 90 minutes
Moise Kean has been suffering from ankle injuries this whole season, which is why Palladino gave him a day off against APOEL. But this means that he will be back in action against Verona and hungry to put his name on the scoresheet again. The Italian scored the winning goal against Torino last week and a brace against Roma in his previous appearance.
Probable line-ups
Fiorentina: de Gea, Gosens, Ranieri, Camuzzo, Dodo, Richardson, Adli, Bove, Beltran, Colpani, Kean
Verona: Montipo, Bradaric, Coppola, Magnani, Tchatchoua, Duda, Belahyane, Suslov, Harroui, Lazovic, Tengstedt
Anything else catch the eye?
There is an interesting fact that suggests an extraordinary pick. Six of the last eight H2Hs between Fiorentina and Verona saw at least one penalty given. Their encounters are often intense and this could be a solid option even for live betting.
But overall, we have to back Fiorentina to win their sixth game in a row here. The combination of their form and Verona's non-existing defence hints at a big scoreline. A few weeks back, Fiorentina beat Lecce 6-0 and then followed with a 5-1 over Roma. Verona could be next in line for a heavy beating.
This Serie A match between Fiorentina and Verona will be played on Nov 10, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Fiorentina vs Verona prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
