Fiorentina vs Benevento Prediction 14 August 2026
📢 Fiorentina had such a poor season last year that instead of their usual fight for European competition they found themselves battling relegation. Their low final position forces the Florentines to begin their Coppa Italia campaign as early as the round of 32. Their opponents are Benevento - a club that not so long ago played in Serie A themselves, but have dropped off noticeably in recent years. The gap in class remains significant, yet after a dismal season Fiorentina need to be especially careful not to underestimate their opponents.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last time these teams met was in 2021, and since then the squads have changed significantly.
Head-to-head statistics Fiorentina - Benevento
Fiorentina Team Overview
Fiorentina's last match was played on in a friendly against Deportivo La Coruña (1:1).
The match stats were as follows (Fiorentina vs Deportivo La Coruña):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 3 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Fiorentina would clearly love to forget last season as quickly as possible. The team spent so long in the relegation zone that at some point the threat of dropping out of Serie A looked genuinely serious. However, the Violets had a much better run towards the end of the season and ultimately finished 15th, eight points clear of 18th place.
Pre-season preparations left a considerably more pleasant impression. Across six friendly matches, Fiorentina won three, drew twice, and suffered just one defeat. Worth noting in particular is the match against Real Madrid, in which the Italian club managed to earn a draw (2:2).
Match Results: Fiorentina
Benevento Team Overview
Benevento played their last official match in the previous round of the Coppa Italia, beating Ravenna (5:3).
The match stats were as follows (Benevento vs Ravenna):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 7.
Benevento spent last season in Serie C, but didn't stay in the third tier for long. The club collected 82 points, finished 12 points clear of their nearest rivals and took first place comfortably, earning promotion to Serie B. Benevento have already had a taste of competitive football in the new season.
On 9 August the club met Ravenna in the previous round of the Coppa Italia and showed real character: they were two goals down by the 14th minute, but managed to completely turn the match around and won 5-3. That kind of comeback should give them confidence ahead of a much tougher trip to Fiorentina.
Match Results: Benevento
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 0.6;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Fiorentina games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Fiorentina home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Benevento away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
- Benevento won with a +1.5 handicap in last 30 games.
- Benevento won with a +1.5 handicap in 23 of last 24 away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
According to the bookmakers, Fiorentina are the clear favourites for the upcoming match, which makes sense given the difference in class between a Serie A side and a team that was still playing in Serie C last season. Benevento are well aware of their position and are unlikely to play open football against the hosts - the visitors will look to pack their defence and keep a clean sheet for as long as possible, hoping to take the match at least to a penalty shootout. In that scenario, there should be few chances at Fiorentina's end. That is why our main bet is Benevento not to score. Expected score: 1-0.
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