Key Takeaways:
- Fiorentina recorded a 1-0 victory over Lazio at the Stadio Artemio Franchi last night, extending their unbeaten Serie A streak to five matches
- Robin Gosens scored the decisive goal in the first half, while David de Gea made key saves to keep Lazio at bay
- La Viola now sit eight points clear of the relegation zone as their primary focus shifts to league survival after an exit from European contention
Match Overview
Last night, Fiorentina continued their resurgence in Serie A by overcoming Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The hosts extended their unbeaten run in the Italian top flight to five games (three wins and two draws), and now find themselves eight points above the relegation places. Robin Gosens’ header in the opening half proved decisive in a tightly contested affair.
C’MOOOOOOON💜⚜️#forzaviola #fiorentina #seriea pic.twitter.com/ylFPba5XVO
— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) April 13, 2026
First-Half Analysis and Key Moments
Lazio arrived in Florence with a reputation for low-scoring away fixtures in the opening 45 minutes, having conceded or scored just five first-half goals in their 15 previous away league outings. However, the visitors seized early initiative, with Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Cancellieri both testing Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea. De Gea produced an acrobatic save to turn Zaccagni’s effort away at full stretch and then repelled Cancellieri’s attempt with his legs soon after.
The half appeared destined to end goalless, with both sides largely cancelling each other out. Yet, Fiorentina broke the deadlock against the run of play: Jack Harrison whipped in a cross which Robin Gosens met, leaping above Manuel Lazzari to direct a header into the turf. Despite lacking power, the accuracy of Gosens’ attempt left Edoardo Motta helpless between the Lazio posts.
Second-Half Incidents and Defensive Discipline
Following their midweek humbling by Crystal Palace, Fiorentina shifted their full attention to league matters, aiming to secure top-flight status. For much of the second half, the home side appeared in control, rarely troubled by Lazio’s attack. Their only real scare arrived in the 65th minute, with a lengthy VAR check for a possible Lazio penalty following an appeal. Referee Michael Fabbri, however, maintained his initial decision and no penalty was awarded.
Lazio’s attempts to find an equaliser proved uninspiring, mustering just a solitary shot on target after the interval. The Biancocelesti’s hopes of a top-six finish were further diminished, as Maurizio Sarri’s side struggled to create meaningful chances amid persistent Tuscan drizzle.
For La Viola supporters, this result marked another step forward after a challenging start to the campaign and provided some respite following their heavy defeat in England earlier in the week.
