Read our Venezia vs Fiorentina prediction with the latest betting tips, lineups, and odds analysis. Discover expert insights and key stats for this clash.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
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Match Date | Friday 11 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Venice, Pier Luigi Penzo |
Two sides desperate for their first points of the season meet at the Pier Luigi Penzo, with both Venezia and Fiorentina still waiting to get off the mark in Serie A.
Venezia sit stuck on nil points after three straight defeats, though Stroppa's men did show a flicker of life by clawing back from two down against Frosinone last time out.
Fiorentina arrive with a new man at the helm, having appointed Paolo Vanoli as head coach on 7 September 2026 following the dismissal of Fabio Grosso. Little is expected to change tactically.
The roll-up from their previous meetings makes for interesting reading: Venezia have three home wins to Fiorentina's two victories, with one draw across those fixtures. Both teams are also toothless right now.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Form
Grim reading for Venezia. They have lost their last five Serie A matches and shipped at least two goals in every one of them, leaving them 18th in the table. The one positive is a stubborn attacking streak, with 25+ shots taken in three of their last three league outings. Yeboah and Adams lead the line.
Fiorentina are hardly flying either, having lost their last three Serie A games while conceding at least twice in each. There have been over 2.5 goals in all three of those fixtures, and they have registered 10+ shots on target in each. Mastantuono and Pellegrino carry the threat up top under new boss Vanoli.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Venezia: M. Sverko (Injured/out), A. Adorante (Injured/out), B. Franjic (Injured/out), A. Bella-Kotchap (Injured/doubtful)
Fiorentina: F. Parisi (Injured/out)
Venezia
Stroppa keeps faith with his classic 3-5-2, with Yeboah and Adams paired up front. Bella-Kotchap is out of the reckoning, so Matias Moreno slots in alongside Halhal and Schingtienne at the back. Hainaut and Haps take the wings, while Busio, Basic and Kike Perez run the engine room.
Fiorentina
Vanoli takes charge for the first time but is expected to keep things familiar. Njie and Mastantuono flank Pellegrino in the front three, Fagioli returns to a midfield with Ndour and Atta, and Joao Mario lines up at right-back with Valdepenas on the left. Dragusin and Viery hold the centre.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Predicted Lineup
Venezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Stankovic; Schingtienne, Moreno, Halhal; Hainaut, Busio, Basic, Pérez, Haps; Yeboah, Adams
Fiorentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: De Gea; Joao Mario, Dragusin, Viery, Valde; Atta, Fagioli, Ndour; Mastantuono, Pellegrino, Njie
Venezia vs Fiorentina Key Stats & Match Facts
Venezia have lost their last five matches in Serie A.
Venezia have conceded at least two goals in each of their last five Serie A matches.
Fiorentina have lost their last three matches in Serie A.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Fiorentina's last three games in Serie A.
Fiorentina have had 14+ shots in three out of three matches vs Venezia (Serie A).
Venezia vs Fiorentina Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of a tight, messy affair between two struggling sides, and the projected 1-1 scoreline backs that up. Both are searching for a first win, but Fiorentina edge it as the marginal favourites on the road. Our Venezia vs Fiorentina prediction is for goals at both ends in a closely contested game.
Best Bets
Back Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The numbers scream goals here. Venezia have shipped at least two in five straight league games, while each of Fiorentina's last three Serie A outings has flown past 2.5, making this one of the stronger angles among the Venezia vs Fiorentina best bets.
Back Fiorentina to secure the away victory in the Win Market. The Viola are the marginal favourites for a reason. Venezia are pointless after three straight defeats, and while Fiorentina are far from convincing, they shade this one as the stronger side on paper.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Bet Builder
Our four-leg Venezia vs Fiorentina bet builder tips pull together Fiorentina to win, Akor Adams anytime goalscorer, both teams to score and a card for Christ Oulai.
Fiorentina get the nod in the Win Market, having had 14+ shots and 5+ shots on target in three out of three meetings with Venezia in Serie A.
Akor Adams leads the Venezia line and fancies his luck against a defence that has leaked at least two goals in five consecutive league matches.
Both teams to score looks solid, with 10+ shots on target in three of Fiorentina's last three games and 25+ shots taken in three of Venezia's last three.
A card for Christ Oulai fits a physical midfield battle in what shapes up as a tightly contested, feisty encounter between two desperate sides.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/1 and is as short as 24/1 elsewhere.
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Venezia vs Fiorentina Talking Points
The big story is in the Fiorentina dugout. Paolo Vanoli was named first-team head coach on 7 September 2026, a return to the club after departing at the end of the 2025-26 season, and his backroom staff was confirmed on 10 September 2026 with Daniele Cavalletto as assistant plus technical collaborators Damia Abella and Francesco Bordin. Whether that bounce arrives quickly is the question, because for all the change little is expected to shift tactically. Meanwhile Venezia, pointless and having conceded at least twice in five straight Serie A games, cannot afford another slow start at the Penzo. Both teams badly need points, and something has to give.
Venezia vs Fiorentina Predictions FAQs
When is the Venezia vs Fiorentina Italian Serie A game?
The match takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Venezia vs Fiorentina being played?
The match is being played at the Pier Luigi Penzo in Venice.
What competition is Venezia vs Fiorentina in?
The fixture is part of Italian Serie A.
What are the Venezia vs Fiorentina betting odds?
Fiorentina are available at 8/5 with Bet365 to win, Venezia are priced at 15/8 with AK Bets, and the draw is 5/2 with QuinnBet, Bet Victor and William Hill.
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