On Friday night, out-of-form Fiorentina host Roma at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, as the visitors look to continue their recent promising form in the Italian top-flight.
Fiorentina have struggled for any sort of form for the last few seasons in the Italian top-flight. The Viola are currently 14th place, just four points clear of the Serie A relegation zone.
Vincenzo Montella’s team head into this potentially difficult clash on the back of a six-game winless streak, having suffered four defeats in the process. However, a 1-1 draw last time out against high-flying Inter was a highly creditable result, which could lift spirits at the Florence club.
The home side has been unable to make home advantage count of late in Serie A, as they have failed to win in four league matches on home soil. Their recent home games in the league have been low-scoring too, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five home outings.
Roma have hit a decent run of form of late in Serie A, picking up ten points from a possible 12 in the Italian top-flight.
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Last time out, the Giallorossi recorded a comfortable 3-1 home win over SPAL. The victory saw Paulo Fonseca’s team score at least three goals for the third time in four league outings.
Despite their recent prolific performances in attack, it has been their defensive displays that have impressed this season in Serie A, as only second-place Inter have conceded fewer goals than the Giallorossi in the Italian top-flight.
Although Roma’s recent away form has been inconsistent, the team from the Italian capital have lost just once in their last 12 Serie A games on their travels.
The visitors could consolidate their position in the Champions League spots with a victory in this clash. Forebet predicts the Giallorossi will do just that by recording a win in a low-scoring encounter.