Overview
Venezia and Fiorentina meet early in the Serie A season, both sitting at the bottom of the table with zero points after two matches. Venezia has struggled offensively, scoring 0 goals and conceding 2 per game, while Fiorentina has been slightly worse defensively, conceding 3.5 goals per game but also failing to score. Last season, Fiorentina had a baseline of 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game, compared to Venezia’s lack of Serie A experience this season.
Form & xG
Both teams started 2026/27 poorly with Venezia's 1.43 xG for and 2.46 against per game, while Fiorentina’s 1.24 xG for and 2.09 against indicate defensive vulnerabilities. Venezia averages 56.5% possession versus Fiorentina’s 49.5%. Despite Venezia’s higher possession, Fiorentina generates more shots (17 vs 14) and corners (5.5 vs 4). Neither team has scored or kept a clean sheet, indicating defensive frailty and attacking inefficiency early on.
Team News & Key Players
Venezia’s standout is Gianluca Busio (rating 7.65), who averages 1 key pass and 2.5 tackles per 90, but no goals or assists yet. Akor Adams shows promise with 2 shots and 1 OT per 90. Fiorentina’s Franco Mastantuono leads with 4.12 shots and 0.59 OT per 90, supported by Cher Ndour with 1.78 shots and key passes each per 90. Defensive contributions from Armel Bella-Kotchap (Venezia) and Mateo Pellegrino (Fiorentina) will be crucial.
Stats & Betting Angles
Both teams have zero BTTS in two games, but Fiorentina’s last season baseline included 1.1 goals per game and 10 clean sheets, suggesting a better defensive record that has yet to materialize. The 2025 H2H shows a 2-1 Venezia win and a 0-0 draw, indicating competitive matches. Venezia’s 56.5% possession contrasts with Fiorentina’s higher shot volume and corners, pointing to open play and chances at both ends, favoring BTTS and Over 2.5 goals.
Verdict
Expect a tight but open match with both teams eager to claim first points. Fiorentina’s higher shots and corners hint at more scoring opportunities, but Venezia’s possession dominance and recent 2-1 H2H win suggest they can find the net. The small sample size this season urges reliance on last season’s baseline for Fiorentina’s scoring and defensive stats. Prediction: a 2-1 win for Venezia with BTTS and Over 2.5 goals.





































































































