SPAL 2013 host Fiorentina in Seria A next weekend, with the home side searching for three points in order to aid their relegation battle. However, their opponents are looking to move back into European qualification contention themselves, meaning that there is plenty to play for in Ferrara. SPAL take on Fiorentina in the Italian top-flight a week on Sunday, with both sides searching for three points for differing reasons.
Italian Serie A – Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara – Sunday 19th November – 14:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 27/10 at Ladbrokes |
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SPAL Ferrara
AC FlorenzDespite being below their opponents in the table, it is SPAL who are the form team between the duo, with manager Leonardo Semplici hoping that his team can make it three consecutive matches unbeaten in the league. However, as one of Italian football’s biggest names, Fiorentina will be looking to rediscover their early season form, with Stefano Pioli’s men currently sitting just inside the top half of the table. For those looking to place a bet on this match, the following information is certain to help you make a decision, especially our top betting tip below.
SPAL Team News & Form
SPAL come into this match off the back of an impressive draw away at Atalanta, with Luca Rizzo scoring a second half equaliser for Semplici’s men. However, it is a lack of goals that has contributed to SPAL winning just two of their 12 Serie A matches so far this season, with the emphasis on the likes of Rizzo and Sergio Floccari to start finding the back of the net on a more consistent basis. Having won Serie B in order to gain promotion back to the top-flight, SPAL will be hoping to not suffer immediate relegation, with their recent upturn in form certain to give supporters at the Stadio Paolo Mazza hope.
Fiorentina Team News & Form
Fiorentina suffered a 4-2 home defeat against AS Roma before the international break, adding to their disappointing loss at Crotone just a week earlier. Manager Pioli is still seemingly trying to find his best starting eleven having taken over at the club over the summer, with a whole host of international talent to choose from. The likes of Captain Davide Astori, Milan Badelj and Carlos Sanchez are among their most recognisable players, while talented youngsters Giovanni Simeone and Federico Chiesa could well earn more first team game time having impressed already this season.
Head to Head
The two teams have never previously met in a competitive fixture, meaning that no conclusions can be made in this area ahead of kick-off.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their recent form, it comes as little surprise that SPAL are the major underdogs for victory next weekend. The home side can be backed at best odds of 4/5 with bookmaker Ladbrokes to claim their third victory of the season, while Fiorentina are available at a price of 17/20 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Fiorentina winning the match and both teams scoring, which can be backed at best odds of 12/5 with Ladbrokes.