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&lt;p&gt;A high-stakes Derby dell’Appennino takes place at the Franchi as Fiorentina host Bologna. The Viola, hoping to put their worst start in the three-points-per-win era behind them, must beat the Rossoblù to secure their first win in Serie A this season. Vincenzo Italiano’s men, however, have other plans. Bologna haven’t started a campaign this well since 2000/01 and, after getting the better of Pisa and Cagliari, are aiming for a third consecutive win.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HEAD-TO-HEAD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There have been 79 previous official matches between the two teams at the Franchi, with Fiorentina winning 42, drawing 23 and Bologna winning 14.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DID YOU KNOW?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina had not started a Serie A season without winning in the first seven matchdays since 1977/78. That year, the Viola`s first win came on the ninth matchday, against Bologna (1-0 at the Dall`Ara with the decisive goal scored by Andrea Orlandini on 27 November 1977).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiorentina have lost all three of their home games so far this season; their last positive result at the Franchi was against Bologna, a 3-2 win on 18 May.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COACHES and PLAYERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the ninth official meeting between Stefano Pioli and Vincenzo Italiano: in the previous eight, the Viola coach has won five and the Rossoblù coach three.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stefano Pioli is the former manager of the day: he coached Bologna from October 2011 to January 2014, recording 32 wins, 28 draws and 37 defeats in 97 official matches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vincenzo Italiano, former manager of the day: as a coach, he has 162 official appearances with Fiorentina, with a record of 77 wins, 36 draws and 49 defeats, from the 2021/22 season to 2023/24.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Riccardo Orsolini is the top scorer in Serie A 2025/26 with five goals. Nico Paz and Christian Pulisic are in second place with four goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DISCIPLINE&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Suspended: none&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cautioned: none&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REFEREE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LA PENNA (IMPERIALE – PRETI) IV: GUIDA, VAR: PATERNA, AVAR: MARINI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inter-Fiorentina (Wednesday 29 October, 20.45 CET)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bologna-Torino (Wednesday 29 October, 20.45 CET)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Foto Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;

Fiorentina need all three points against a Bologna side pushing towards the top of the table.

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A high-stakes Derby dell’Appennino takes place at the Franchi as Fiorentina host Bologna. The Viola, hoping to put their worst start in the three-points-per-win era behind them, must beat the Rossoblù to secure their first win in Serie A this season. Vincenzo Italiano’s men, however, have other plans. Bologna haven’t started a campaign this well since 2000/01 and, after getting the better of Pisa and Cagliari, are aiming for a third consecutive win. HEAD-TO-HEADThere have been 79 previous official matches between the two teams at the Franchi, with Fiorentina winning 42, drawing 23 and Bologna winning 14. DID YOU KNOW?Fiorentina had not started a Serie A season without winning in the first seven matchdays since 1977/78. That year, the Viola`s first win came on the ninth matchday, against Bologna (1-0 at the Dall`Ara with the decisive goal scored by Andrea Orlandini on 27 November 1977).Fiorentina have lost all three of their home games so far this season; their last positive result at the Franchi was against Bologna, a 3-2 win on 18 May. COACHES and PLAYERSThis is the ninth official meeting between Stefano Pioli and Vincenzo Italiano: in the previous eight, the Viola coach has won five and the Rossoblù coach three.Stefano Pioli is the former manager of the day: he coached Bologna from October 2011 to January 2014, recording 32 wins, 28 draws and 37 defeats in 97 official matches.Vincenzo Italiano, former manager of the day: as a coach, he has 162 official appearances with Fiorentina, with a record of 77 wins, 36 draws and 49 defeats, from the 2021/22 season to 2023/24.Riccardo Orsolini is the top scorer in Serie A 2025/26 with five goals. Nico Paz and Christian Pulisic are in second place with four goals. DISCIPLINE&nbsp;Suspended: noneCautioned: none REFEREELA PENNA (IMPERIALE – PRETI) IV: GUIDA, VAR: PATERNA, AVAR: MARINI UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE AInter-Fiorentina (Wednesday 29 October, 20.45 CET)Bologna-Torino (Wednesday 29 October, 20.45 CET) (Foto Getty Images)

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