Venezia vs Fiorentina Preview: Can Vanoli Inspire Fiorentina to Their First Win?

Italy Serie A  -  Venezia VS Fiorentina
Match Time:12-09-2026 02:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Venezia and Fiorentina meet at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo in Serie A Gameweek 4 on September 11, with both teams still searching for their first points of the new campaign. Venezia have lost all three league matches since returning to Serie A, while Fiorentina's poor start has already led to a change in manager, with Paolo Vanoli returning to take charge.

Team Analysis:
Venezia's return to Serie A has been difficult. After defeats in their opening two league matches, they were beaten 3-2 by Frosinone last weekend despite a late fightback through goals from John Yeboah and Richie Sagrado. Giovanni Stroppa's side have shown some attacking threat, but defensive problems have left them without a point after three games.

Fiorentina have experienced an even more disappointing start considering the quality of their squad. They lost 4-0 away to Roma, followed that with a 3-0 home defeat against newly promoted Frosinone, and then surrendered a lead against Torino. Fabio Grosso was subsequently dismissed after only four competitive matches, with Paolo Vanoli returning to the club. His first priority will be to restore defensive stability and confidence while getting more from attacking additions such as Beto, Pedro Goncalves and Wilfred Gnonto.

Player Situation:
Venezia will be without Marin Sverko, Bartol Franjic and Andrea Adorante through injury. Toma Basic is also doubtful, while Armel Bella-Kotchap was forced off with a muscular problem in the previous match. Recent arrivals Pasquale Mazzocchi and Juan Jesus are not yet fully fit and are expected to begin on the bench.

Fiorentina have fewer injury concerns, with only long-term absentee Fabiano Parisi ruled out. Beto and Mateo Pellegrino are competing for the central attacking role, while new arrivals including Gnonto and Alieu Njie could again feature. Pellegrino scored against Torino and will be hoping to keep his place under Vanoli.

Result Prediction:
This should be a tense contest because neither team has collected a point after three league matches. Venezia have home advantage and enough attacking quality to cause problems, but their defensive absences could be costly. Fiorentina have the stronger squad and should benefit from the immediate impact of Vanoli's arrival.

The visitors may not produce a dominant performance, but their greater individual quality could be enough to secure a narrow victory.

Prediction:Venezia 1-2 Fiorentina