Fiorentina vs Napoli prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 20, 2026
On September 20, 2026, Fiorentina and Napoli will face each other in the fifth round of Italy's Serie A. Both sides will be looking to secure a positive result and make up for their disappointing starts to the season.
Fiorentina vs Napoli: team news and expert analysis
The Florence-based club got its choice of coach wrong at the start of last season and, under Pioli, could not win a single Serie A match, despite performing well in the Europa League. Vanoli eventually took over and dragged the team up from the bottom of the table to 15th place. So when things did not work out for Grosso, the club brought in a new specialist earlier this time, already in September. Fiorentina immediately defeated Venezia, while in the cup they completely dismantled Pisa, winning 3-0.
The Naples side made a major leap forward in 2024/2025 under new manager Conte, immediately reclaiming the "Scudetto." The following season brought the Super Cup, but Napoli slipped to second place and failed to reach the Champions League playoffs. As a result, Allegri became the team's coach in the summer. After starting with a victory, he then lost to Como and Inter. The Italians also suffered a 0-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League. In their most recent league match, they finally beat Bologna thanks to a single goal.
The home side are currently averaging 1.25 goals scored and 2.75 conceded per game. The runners-up have scored just 1.5 goals per match while conceding 1.25.
Previous matches: Fiorentina vs Napoli
Napoli have allowed their opponents to earn a draw only once in their last six meetings, back in May of the year before last.
The visitors are the more widely backed side here. However, their opponents will not surrender easily on home turf, so backing "both teams to score" looks worthwhile (odds – 1.74).
Fiorentina vs Napoli: key stats and trends
- Fiorentina have won two matches in a row
- 50% of Fiorentina's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 4.0
- Napoli have won for the first time in four matches
- 50% of Napoli's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 2.75
Fiorentina vs Napoli: possible starting lineups
Fiorentina play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): De Gea – Vieri, Ranieri, Drăgușin, Jiménez – Fagioli, N'Dour – N'Gie, Atta, Mastantuono – Beto
Napoli play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Meret – Spinazzola, Marin, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo – Vergara, Lobotka, Zambo-Anguissa – Alisson Santos, Højlund, Politano
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