Fiorentina vs Juventus: Preview, Prediction & Lineups

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Introduction

One of Italy’s most bitter rivalries takes center stage this Sunday as Fiorentina hosts Juventus at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The atmosphere will be hostile, but the mood in Florence is currently one of anxiety. The Viola are in a crisis, having collected just 2 points from their last 5 Serie A matches, and pressure is mounting on the manager.

Juventus, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2 wins in 5) but sit comfortably higher in the table. The narrative is dominated by injuries: Fiorentina are missing key full-backs, while Juventus travel without defensive leader Bremer and with star striker Dušan Vlahović doubtful to face his former club. Can Fiorentina use the hatred of this derby to spark a turnaround, or will the Bianconeri pile more misery on their historic rivals?

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Quick Match Info

Fixture: Fiorentina vs Juventus
Competition: Serie A (Matchday 13)
Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence
Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
Kickoff Time: 20:45 CET / 19:45 GMT / 01:15 IST (Mon)
Referee: Daniele Doveri (Ita)
VAR: Aleandro Di Paolo (Expected)
TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports 1
TV Channel (USA): Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
TV Channel (India): Galaxy Racer (GXR), JioStar
Live Stream: Paramount+ (USA), JioStar (India)

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

Fiorentina:

Form: Terrible. They are winless in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-L-D), including a demoralizing 3-0 loss to Inter.
Key Absences: The defense is ravaged. New signing Tariq Lamptey is out, and Robin Gosens is doubtful.
Current Challenge: Stopping the rot. A loss here could see them drop dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Juventus:

Form: Inconsistent but resilient. (D-D-W-W-L). They are coming off a 0-0 draw with Torino in the Derby della Mole.
Current Challenge: Finding goals without Vlahović. They have only scored 1 goal in their last 2 matches.
The Vlahović Factor: He is listed as questionable with a muscle injury, potentially saving him from the deafening whistles of the Franchi crowd.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — What’s at Stake

For Fiorentina:

Survival & Pride: Losing to Juventus is unforgivable in Florence, especially when the team is already struggling. A win would instantly forgive weeks of bad results.

For Juventus:

Top 4 Security: With Napoli and Inter flying high, Juve cannot afford to drop points against struggling mid-table sides if they want to stay in the Scudetto race.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Team Form

Fiorentina (Last 5 Matches):

D vs Genoa (2-2)
L vs Mainz (1-2) (UECL)
L vs Lecce (0-1)
L vs Inter (0-3)
D vs Bologna (2-2)

Juventus (Last 5 Matches):

D vs Torino (0-0)
D vs Sporting CP (1-1) (UCL)
W vs Cremonese (2-1)
W vs Udinese (3-1)
L vs Lazio (0-1)

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Team News

Fiorentina:

Christian Kouamé: Out (Knee Injury)
Tariq Lamptey: Out (Knee Injury – Huge blow for the right flank)
Robin Gosens: Questionable (Thigh Injury – Late fitness test)
Abdelhamid Sabiri: Questionable (Inactive/Fitness)
David De Gea: Available (Expected to start)
Moise Kean: Available (Facing his former club)

Juventus:

Gleison Bremer: Out (Knee Injury – Long term)
Arkadiusz Milik: Out (Calf Injury)
Carlo Pinsoglio: Out (Calf Injury)
Daniele Rugani: Out (Calf Injury)
Dušan Vlahović: Questionable (Muscle Injury – Unlikely to risk starting)
Juan Cabal: Questionable (Thigh Injury)
Lloyd Kelly: Questionable (Back Injury)

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Head to Head

16 Mar 2025: Fiorentina 3–0 Juventus (Shock result)
29 Dec 2024: Juventus 2–2 Fiorentina
08 Apr 2024: Juventus 1–0 Fiorentina
06 Nov 2023: Fiorentina 0–1 Juventus
12 Feb 2023: Juventus 1–0 Fiorentina

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Predicted Lineups

Fiorentina (4-2-3-1):

With Lamptey out and Gosens doubtful, the full-back positions are weak. Moise Kean leads the line with a point to prove.

GK: David De Gea
RB: Dodô
CB: Marin Pongračić
CB: Luca Ranieri
LB: Fabiano Parisi (Replacing Gosens)
CDM: Rolando Mandragora
CDM: Nicolò Fagioli (Ex-Juve player now pulling the strings for Viola)
RW: Andrea Colpani
CAM: Albert Guðmundsson
LW: Riccardo Sottil
ST: Moise Kean

Juventus (4-2-3-1):

Without Bremer, Kalulu steps up as the leader. If Vlahović sits, new signing Jonathan David or Kenan Yıldız will lead the attack.

GK: Michele Di Gregorio
RB: Andrea Cambiaso
CB: Federico Gatti
CB: Pierre Kalulu
LB: Jonas Rouhi (Due to Cabal/Kelly injuries)
CDM: Manuel Locatelli
CDM: Khéphren Thuram
RW: Francisco Conceição
CAM: Teun Koopmeiners
LW: Kenan Yıldız
ST: Jonathan David (Replacing Vlahović)

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Tactical Outlook

Fiorentina:

Playing Style: Desperation Football. Fiorentina will try to press high fueled by the crowd, but their defense is fragile. Expect Guðmundsson to float between the lines to unlock Juve’s defense. They are vulnerable to counters down the wings where Dodô pushes up too high.
Weakness: Set Piece Defending. They have conceded from corners in 3 of their last 5 games.

Juventus:

Playing Style: Motta-Ball Control. Even away from home, Juve will look to dominate possession (60%+). Without Vlahović, they will play more fluidly, with Jonathan David and Yıldız interchanging positions to drag Fiorentina’s center-backs out of position.
Strength: Midfield Solidity. The trio of Thuram, Locatelli, and Koopmeiners is physically superior to Fiorentina’s midfield.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Moise Kean vs. Federico Gatti	Physical Brawl: Kean will try to bully his former teammate. Gatti loves a scrap. This will be heated and could see cards.	Juventus
Nicolò Fagioli vs. Teun Koopmeiners	The Playmakers: Fagioli must control the tempo against his old club, but Koopmeiners’ pressing is relentless.	Juventus
Dodô vs. Kenan Yıldız	Speed vs. Skill: Dodô loves to attack, leaving space behind. Yıldız will exploit that gap all night long.	Juventus

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Spotlight Players

Moise Kean (Fiorentina):

The former Juventus striker has found a new home in Florence but is desperate to score against the club that sold him. His hold-up play is key, but he must keep his cool in what will be an emotional game.

Pierre Kalulu (Juventus):

With Bremer out for the season, Kalulu is now the main man in defense. He was excellent against Sporting CP and will need another flawless performance to silence the Franchi.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Statistical Snapshot

Metric	Fiorentina	Juventus
Serie A Position	20th	6th
Last 5 Matches	0W, 3L, 2D	2W, 1L, 2D
Goals Scored	5	7
Goals Conceded	9	3
Clean Sheets	0	2

Explanation: Fiorentina’s defense is leaking nearly 2 goals per game recently. Juventus has a rock-solid defense (only 3 conceded in 5 games), which is the deciding factor here.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Fan Reactions

Fiorentina Fans:

“If we lose to them again, the season is over. We need 11 lions on the pitch!”

“No Lamptey is a disaster. Dodô has to play the game of his life.”

Juventus Fans:

“Going to Florence is never easy, but they are in terrible form. We should win this 2-0.”

“Hope Vlahović rests. Let Jonathan David cook against that weak Viola defense.”

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Where to Watch

India: JioStar, GXR (Galaxy Racer)
UK: TNT Sports 1
USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports
Italy: DAZN Italia, Sky Sport

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Match-Defining Factors

The “Ex-Factor”: Moise Kean, Fagioli, and Gosens (if fit) all have ties to Juve or Inter rivals. Their motivation will be higher than anyone else’s.
Referee Doveri: He is an experienced referee who lets play flow but is not afraid to show red cards in heated derbies. Discipline will be key.
Juve’s False 9: If Vlahović sits, Fiorentina’s defenders won’t have a static target to mark, which might actually cause them more problems.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Prediction

Score Prediction: Fiorentina 1–2 Juventus

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Juventus to Win (Fiorentina’s form is too poor to trust).
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): YES (Fiorentina almost always scores at home in derbies).
Total Cards: Over 5.5 Cards (This is a hateful rivalry; expect yellow cards everywhere).

Analysis: Fiorentina will score purely on adrenaline and home support, but their defensive injuries (Lamptey out, Gosens doubtful) leave them too exposed. Juventus has the tactical maturity to absorb the pressure and hit them on the break.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — Final Word

This Sunday’s clash is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. Fiorentina is desperate to stop their freefall, while Juventus is quietly building momentum. The absences of Vlahović (likely) and Bremer give the hosts a glimmer of hope, but the tactical discipline of Thiago Motta’s side should be enough to secure a vital three points in hostile territory.

Fiorentina vs Juventus — FAQs

When is the Fiorentina vs Juventus match?

The match kicks off on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at 20:45 CET (01:15 IST on Monday).

Is Dušan Vlahović playing?

Vlahović is listed as Questionable with a muscle injury. Reports suggest Juventus will rest him to avoid aggravating the injury.

Who is replacing Bremer for Juventus?

Pierre Kalulu and Federico Gatti are the expected center-back pairing in Bremer’s absence.

Where can I watch Fiorentina vs Juve in India?

The match will be streamed live on JioStar and the GXR app.

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