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| Preview: Frosinone vs. Fiorentina - Anticipated Match Insights, Team Updates, and Starting Lineups |
After a thrilling Europa Conference League draw in Genk last Thursday, Fiorentina faced a quick turnaround as they headed north to Udine for their Serie A clash on Sunday. The Viola managed to secure a second consecutive league victory, taking all three points from the unfortunate hosts Udinese. Their goals came from Lucas Martinez Quarta and Giacomo Bonaventura, with the latter sealing the win during second-half stoppage time.
Following a painful 4-0 defeat against league leaders Inter just before the international break, Fiorentina bounced back impressively, amassing 10 points after five matches – their best start since 2015. Coach Vincenzo Italiano will undoubtedly aim to maintain this momentum, with two upcoming fixtures against newly-promoted teams providing a golden opportunity to stay in the early-season Serie A frontrunners' pack.
Before their clash with Cagliari the following Monday, Fiorentina's next stop is the Stadio Stirpe in Frosinone, a place where they have yet to secure a top-flight victory, although they have managed to secure draws on both of their previous visits. The team's recent away form, winning two out of three matches on the road, suggests they may be more resilient away from Florence this season. They will be aiming to burst their host's bubble and secure another win on Thursday.
While Fiorentina has already reached double-digit points, Frosinone, freshly promoted as Serie B champions, has earned an admirable eight points from their initial five games. After an understandable opening day loss to reigning champions Napoli, they secured home wins against Atalanta and Sassuolo, scoring six goals in the process. Frosinone also held Udinese and Salernitana to draws in their away fixtures. Notably, their Serie A goals have come from six different scorers this season, with Simone Romagnoli netting in their latest match.
Frosinone has a chance to achieve a rare feat by winning three consecutive home matches for only the second time in Serie A history, having last achieved this in 2015. This could solidify their position as mid-table contenders rather than relegation candidates. The performance of Napoli loanee Walid Cheddira, who scored 22 goals for Bari last season, will be crucial to their success, especially as they face formidable opponents like Fiorentina and Roma in the coming week.
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Fiorentina Serie A form:
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