Sun Feb 23 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Serie A Showdown: Relegation-Threatened Verona Faces European-Hopeful Fiorentina

**Verona, Italy** – Hellas Verona and Fiorentina clash at Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday in a crucial Serie A match-up. Both teams arrive on the back of two consecutive defeats, but their positions in the table couldn’t be more different.

Verona, mired in a relegation battle, are clinging to survival above the drop zone. Their dismal form in 2025 includes just one win and two goals scored in seven Serie A matches – the lowest tally among Europe’s top five leagues. Their defensive woes are equally concerning, having conceded a club-record 54 goals at this stage of the season. Their home form is equally abysmal, with a single point from their last six home games and no goals scored in the past four.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, are fighting for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification. While a recent 2-0 home loss to Como set back their ambitions, they remain within striking distance of Lazio and Juventus. Injuries to key players Yacine Adli, Albert Gudmundsson, and Andrea Colpani will test their depth, but the return of star striker Moise Kean, who has a strong record against Verona, provides a boost. The match will also mark Dodo’s 100th appearance for Fiorentina.

Verona will be without suspended defender Domagoj Bradaric, but Daniele Ghilardi returns from suspension. Midfielder Tomas Suslov, who has surprisingly taken 27 shots without scoring this season, will again feature. Fiorentina, meanwhile, will need to overcome a recent slump in away form and the absence of Robin Gosens due to suspension.

Despite Fiorentina’s recent dip in form, they are widely considered favorites against a struggling Verona side. A win would keep their Champions League hopes alive, while a victory for Verona is crucial for their survival hopes. The match promises to be a fascinating clash of contrasting fortunes and ambitions.

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