
Series A
6:45 p.mApril 13, 2026
Regular season – 32
Artemio Franchi Stadium
Referee: Michael Fabbri, Italy


Fiorentina


Lacius
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0.41
Expected Goals (xG)
1.38
Passing by
289 (83%)
Accurate passes
607 (92%)
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Substitutes
71
M
Salvatore Cianciulli
61
F
Riccardo Braschi
53
G
Oliver Christensen
23
d
Dona Košpo
15
d
Pietro Comuzzo
1
G
Luca Lezzerini
69
F
Giorgio Puzzoli
60
d
Eddy Kouadio
64
M
Lapo Deli
F
Solomon Manor
d
Luis Balbo
d
Marin Pongracic
40
G
Edoardo Motta
6.7
17
d
Nuno Tavares
7.0
25
d
Oliver Provstgaard
7.3
13
d
Alessio Romagnoli
7.3
29
d
Manuel Lazzari
6.3
24
M
Kenneth Taylor
6.5
4
M
patrick
6.6
26
M
Take Bašić
6.2
10
F
Mattia Zaccagni (C)
7.6
19
F
Boulaye Dia
6.3
22
F
Matteo Cancellieri
6.3

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Fiorentina secured a 1-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Artemio Franchi thanks to a decisive goal from Robin Gosens and a goalkeeping masterclass from David De Gea.
Going into this competition, Fiorentina were 16th in the Serie A table. They needed a positive result to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while Lazio arrived sitting in 9th position, looking to climb higher with a win.
The game started with Lazio controlling the pace and going forward early. The visitors had most of the ball but struggled to break down a resolute home defence.
Fiorentina absorbed the pressure and looked for opportunities on the counterattack. Their patience paid off in the 28th minute when Robin Gosens found the back of the net.
The goal fired up the home crowd and shifted the momentum slightly. Gosens continued to be a threat throughout the first half, causing problems for Lazio’s back line whenever he got forward.
Daniele Rugani received a yellow card in the 31st minute for a tactical foul. This precaution forced the defender to play with discipline for the rest of the half.
At half-time, the Lazio manager probably demanded more urgency from his forwards. Despite having 65 percent of possession, the away team failed to capitalize on their limited clear-cut chances.
In the second half, Lazio increased their intensity as they chased an equaliser. They forced David De Gea into several crucial saves to protect the slim lead.
De Gea was unbeatable, making five saves over the course of 96 minutes. His commanding presence in the box frustrated Lazio’s forwards repeatedly.
Tijjani Noslin was booked in the 63rd minute as tempers flared. Both teams struggled to maintain their composure as the match entered its final phase.
Recent challenges from Dodo and Roberto Piccoli have added to the card count in the last few minutes. Pedro also entered the referee’s book in stoppage time.
The stats highlighted the contrasting styles of the match. Lazio dominated with 661 passes and an expected goals (xG) of 1.38, compared to Fiorentina’s 0.41 xG.
Despite the visitors’ statistical dominance, Fiorentina’s efficiency proved the difference. This result moves Fiorentina to 32 points, giving a vital boost to their hopes of survival this season.

