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Six Matches, Five Leagues and Two Clubs Still on Zero Points

A six-match, five-league guide focused on table positions, recent form and the day’s defining meeting between pointless Venezia and Fiorentina.

35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide

A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.

34 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s guide to the football

A 34-match cross-league guide highlights Sevilla v Atletico Madrid, Boca Juniors v Lanus and a packed opening Bundesliga programme.

Eight matches, five leagues: Monday’s table contrasts

An eight-match guide covering five leagues, with Racing Club v Boca Juniors the day’s clearest table contrast and key early-season fixtures across Europe.

From #20 to #17: Fiorentina’s first five rounds reveal a campaign still searching for balance

Form check

Fiorentina’s first five Serie A rounds moved them from #20 to a peak of #15 and then back to #17. The 4-2 win at Venezia supplied the campaign’s only victory, while the 1-1 draw with Napoli lifted the total to 4 points. A 0-clean-sheet record and 12 goals conceded remain the central concerns, even as Franco Mastantuono has scored 3 of the team’s 6 goals.

17 shots, 58% possession and a point apiece for Fiorentina and Napoli

Fiorentina came from behind to draw 1-1 with Napoli, as Billy Gilmour’s opener was cancelled out by Álex Jiménez after the interval.

Three goals from Mastantuono give Fiorentina a 4-2 win

F. Mastantuono scored three times as Fiorentina beat Venezia 4-2, overcoming the hosts’ possession advantage to secure their first Serie A points of the season.

Torino turn seven shots into a 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina

Torino overturned Mateo Pellegrino’s opener to defeat Fiorentina 2-1, with Rolando Mandragora and Che Adams scoring in the second half. Torino had less possession of the attacking chances but were more efficient, ending their two-match losing run and leaving Fiorentina with a third straight defeat.

Raimondo’s brace powers Frosinone to a 3-0 win at Fiorentina

Antonio Raimondo scored twice as Frosinone beat Fiorentina 3-0, overcoming the hosts’ possession and shot advantage with greater efficiency in front of goal.

Donyell Malen hat-trick powers Roma to a 4-0 win

AS Roma beat Fiorentina 4-0 in Serie A, with Donyell Malen scoring a hat-trick and Paulo Dybala providing three assists in a dominant home performance.

Fiorentina Secures Vital Win Against Bologna in Serie A Clash

Fiorentina's 2-1 victory over Bologna was a crucial win that highlights their fight for survival in Serie A. With standout performances from Mandragora and Piccoli, Fiorentina showcased tactical discipline, while Bologna's struggles continue to raise concerns about their form as the season progresses.