Both teams have started without a point: Venezia vs Fiorentina prediction
The Serie A fourth-round match between Venezia and Fiorentina will take place on 11 September at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium. Both teams have lost all three of their opening league matches, while the visitors head into the game with a new head coach.
Venezia: three defeats and defensive problems
Since returning to Serie A, Giovanni Stroppa's side have yet to pick up a point. Venezia lost 2-0 to Lecce, 2-0 to AC Milan and 3-2 to Frosinone, managing to fight back in the second half of the latter match before conceding the decisive goal.
The situation is complicated by defensive absences. Marin Šverko, Bartol Franjić and Andrea Adorante remain sidelined, while Armel Bella-Kotchap is also a doubt.
Fiorentina: managerial change after a disastrous start
Fiorentina have also lost all three of their Serie A matches. Following defeats of 4-0 to Roma, 3-0 to Frosinone and 2-1 to Torino, the club parted ways with Fabio Grosso and brought Paolo Vanoli back.
Fiorentina's squad changed significantly over the summer, with several new signings making their debuts against Torino. Vanoli's main task now is to quickly stabilise a side that have already conceded nine goals in three matches.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Both teams have lost all three of their opening Serie A matches.
- Fiorentina have conceded nine goals in their opening three matches.
- Venezia scored their first league goals only in the third round against Frosinone.
The visitors can benefit from the managerial change: Venezia vs Fiorentina prediction
The match promises to be tense, as both teams desperately need their first points. Venezia are capable of making things difficult at home, but their current defensive problems leave them vulnerable.
Fiorentina possess more individual quality in attack, while the managerial change could give the team an emotional boost. In an evenly balanced contest, the visitors' greater squad depth could prove decisive.
