Fiorentina vs Juventus: Rivalry Renewed

A Tale of Two Struggles

When Juventus travel to Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 22, 2025, they'll face a Fiorentina side navigating Serie A's rockiest start. Both clubs are undergoing seismic changes - coaching shakeups, fan discontent, and underperforming stars - setting the stage for a fascinating clash of desperate teams.

Coaching Carousel

Just eight months separate this fixture from their last meeting, yet both benches have transformed. Juventus brought in Luciano Spalletti mid-season, while Fiorentina recently fired Stefano Pioli after his disastrous 11-game winless start. New Viola manager Paolo Vanoli faces an impossible immediate task: securing Fiorentina's first league victory.

Defensive Disaster

Fiorentina's collapse is staggering. They've conceded a league-worst 18 goals - nearly 1.7 per match - while posting Serie A's second-worst goal differential (-9). "Vanoli won't fix all their problems right away," notes tactical analysts, "especially defensively." Juventus must capitalize on this vulnerability to resurrect their top-four hopes.

Juventus's New Era

Spalletti's impact remains unclear. With limited training time post-international break, the Italian maestro is experimenting with formations. Will he deploy a back four or stick to his favored three-man defense? Teun Koopmeiners' return to midfield after Lloyd Kelly's fitness boost adds tactical flexibility, though a yellow card suspension looms.

Attack Questions

Dusan Vlahovic's fitness against his former club offers a spark. The striker returns from injury, but his role remains undefined. Should he start, expect fireworks - but more likely, Chico Conceicao will lead the line. The Brazilian has one goal this season and averages 0.9 shots per match, with +333 odds to score against his former employers.

Key Stats

Juventus: 14 goals scored (5th), 10 conceded (6th)
Fiorentina: 9 goals scored (14th), 18 conceded (20th)
Juventus Differential: +4 (7th)
Fiorentina Differential: -9 (19th)

Betting Angle

Fiorentina's porous defense makes them juicy targets. Juventus averaged 17 shots in their last draw versus Torino, dominating possession. Conceicao's prop bet (+333 to score) reflects both his attacking potential and Fiorentina's defensive frailties.

What's at Stake

For Spalletti, this marks a critical test after back-to-back draws. Victory could kickstart a December surge, including the Napoli showdown. Fiorentina simply needs a spark - any points could ignite a revival under Vanoli.

As both clubs seek stability, this fixture promises chaos. Can Juventus exploit the league's worst defense? Or will Fiorentina find their first win at the perfect moment?