Match Information
Match Overview
Venezia host Fiorentina at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on September 11, 2026 in a Regular Season - 4 fixture that already carries significant relegation implications, with both sides occupying the bottom three places in the Serie A table. Venezia sit 18th while Fiorentina are 20th, meaning this early-season meeting is effectively a six-pointer between two clubs desperate to arrest poor starts to the campaign.
Form is the dominant storyline here. Venezia arrive on the back of three straight league defeats, including a 3-2 loss away to Frosinone on September 6, a 2-0 defeat to AC Milan on August 28, and a 0-2 home reverse against Lecce on August 23. A midweek Coppa Italia exit-context aside, they have also lost their cup fixture against Udinese on September 2, meaning they enter this match without a competitive win since August 15. Fiorentina's underlying numbers are arguably worse: they have shipped ten goals across their last three Serie A matches, including a 4-0 defeat away to AS Roma on August 24 and a 0-3 home loss to Frosinone on August 29, followed by a 1-2 defeat to Torino on September 5. Neither manager, G. Stroppa at Venezia nor F. Grosso at Fiorentina, has yet found a formula to stop the bleeding defensively.
Squad availability is a rare positive for both sides, with no injuries reported for either Venezia or Fiorentina heading into this round. That gives both Stroppa and Grosso a full complement of options to address the defensive frailties that have defined their opening month, and removes any excuse rooted in absentees.
With both teams winless in the league and occupying relegation territory after three rounds, this match represents an early opportunity for either side to find a foothold before the table takes further shape.
Predicted Lineups
Venezia
F. Stanković; J. Schingtienne, A. Bella-Kotchap, R. Halhal; A. Hainaut, Kike Pérez, G. Busio, S. Sohm, R. Haps; A. Rrahmani, A. Adams
Fiorentina
David de Gea; João Mário, R. Drăgușin, Viery, Valde; N. Fagioli, C. Inao Oulaï, M. Brescianini; Franco Mastantuono, Mateo Pellegrino, A. Njie
Team Form Analysis
Venezia
League Position: 18Venezia Form Analysis
Venezia's form trajectory is a significant concern heading into this fixture, with three consecutive Serie A defeats leaving them without a league win through the opening three rounds. The 0-2 home loss to Lecce on August 23 was followed by a 2-0 away defeat to AC Milan on August 28 and a narrow 3-2 loss at Frosinone on September 6, a match in which they did find the net twice, offering some evidence of attacking capability even in defeat. A Coppa Italia loss to Udinese on September 2 added to the run of results, though cup form should be weighted separately from the league picture. Defensively, Venezia have conceded in every outing across all competitions since mid-August, a pattern that will concern G. Stroppa given the quality of opposition faced, ranging from a top-flight side in Milan to fellow strugglers in Frosinone. The Frosinone scoreline suggests Venezia are at least competitive going forward, but converting that into points will require tightening up at the back.
Fiorentina
League Position: 20Fiorentina Form Analysis
Fiorentina's form has been alarming across the opening weeks of the season, with three straight Serie A defeats and a goal difference that paints a troubling picture. The 4-0 away loss to AS Roma on August 24 was followed by an even more concerning 0-3 home defeat to Frosinone on August 29, before a narrower 1-2 loss to Torino on September 5 offered a slightly more competitive showing. Across those three league matches, Fiorentina have conceded nine goals while scoring just one, a defensive record that will be under scrutiny for F. Grosso. Their only win in recent action came in the Coppa Italia against Benevento on August 14, a 4-1 scoreline that at least hinted at attacking quality when things click. A Club Friendlies fixture against Modena on August 8 rounds out their recent schedule. With defeats to sides across the table, from Roma to Frosinone to Torino, Fiorentina's issues appear systemic rather than opponent-specific.
Head-to-Head
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Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | Venezia | 2 - 1 | Fiorentina |
| 2024-08-25 | Fiorentina | 0 - 0 | Venezia |
| 2022-04-16 | Fiorentina | 1 - 0 | Venezia |
| 2021-10-18 | Venezia | 1 - 0 | Fiorentina |
Memorable Matches
The head-to-head record between these two sides shows a competitive, tightly contested history. Venezia's 2-1 win on May 12, 2025 stands out as their most recent success in the fixture, a result that will offer some psychological comfort given their current struggles. The clubs also played out a goalless draw in Florence on August 25, 2024, a match defined by defensive solidity from both sides. Going further back, Fiorentina edged a narrow 1-0 win on April 16, 2022, while Venezia claimed a 1-0 victory of their own on October 18, 2021. The pattern across these four meetings shows no side has been able to establish sustained dominance, with each of the last four matches producing a different scoreline and no back-to-back wins for either club.
Venue Factor
The Stadio Pierluigi Penzo provides Venezia with a distinctive home atmosphere, and hosting duties carry added importance given their current position in the table and their winless start to the league campaign. For Fiorentina, this represents a trip away from home at a time when they have struggled on their own turf, having already lost twice at home in the league this season. Traveling supporters will be hoping for an improved showing on the road after the heavy defeat suffered away to Roma on August 24. With both sides fighting to move away from the relegation zone, the atmosphere at the Penzo is likely to be tense, and home advantage may carry extra psychological weight for a Venezia side looking
Injury Concerns
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