Fiorentina vs Napoli

Napoli came away from the Artemio Franchi with all three points after a commanding display that saw them dominate possession and chances throughout. Fiorentina started brightly but couldn't sustain it, and despite pulling one back during the match, they simply didn't create enough to trouble the visitors seriously. The stats tell the story—Napoli had 57 percent possession and fired off 12 shots compared to Fiorentina's six. The final score of 1-2 flattered the hosts in some respects. What made the difference was Napoli's efficiency in front of goal. They didn't need many opportunities to get the job done, converting their chances when it mattered while Fiorentina's attacking play lacked the cutting edge needed to mount a proper comeback. This was a professional away performance from the visitors, who controlled the tempo and never looked in serious danger once they got their noses in front. For the hosts, it's back to the drawing board after a disappointing afternoon.

Napoli beat Fiorentina 1-2 at Stadio Artemio Franchi, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 43% in favour of Fiorentina, Napoli made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 6 attempts from Fiorentina against 12 from Napoli over the course of the game. Fiorentina had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.