Fiorentina vs Pisa Prediction 23.02.2026 | Serie A

Heading into a crucial Tuscan derby, ACF Fiorentina find themselves in a deeply uncomfortable position, languishing in 18th place in the Serie A standings with 21 points. Sitting three points adrift of safety, the Viola are battling the very real threat of their first relegation since 2002.

Since taking over from Stefano Pioli in November, head coach Paolo Vanoli has overseen signs of gradual revival, with his side showing flashes of renewed spirit in recent weeks. Their resurgence was most notably on display in midweek, when they ‘ACF Fiorentina’ defeated Como 1907 2-1, dealing a significant blow to their opponents’ European ambitions.

Despite these encouraging signs, defensive frailties continue to plague Fiorentina. A staggering return of just one clean sheet across their last 20 league matches highlights a backline that remains alarmingly vulnerable under sustained pressure.

Team news also raises further concerns, as David de Gea missed the midweek European fixture for undisclosed reasons and remains a doubt for this encounter, while Rolando Mandragora will serve a one-match suspension after accumulating yellow cards.

Meanwhile, Pisa arrive at Stadio Artemio Franchi in a state of genuine concern, languishing second from bottom in the standings with a meagre tally of 15 points. They sit nine points adrift of safety — albeit with a game in hand — and the pressure to deliver is rapidly intensifying.

The men led by Oscar Hiljemark have looked alarmingly short of confidence during a gruelling 14-match winless run, a damaging sequence that has seen the newly promoted side struggle to replicate the tactical sharpness and fluidity that once defined their return to the top flight.

A chronic lack of cutting edge in front of goal remains the Nerazzurri’s greatest weakness this season. Those issues have been particularly evident on home soil, where they have found the net a staggering four times across 13 matches — comfortably the lowest scoring record in the league and a major factor behind their ongoing struggles.

As they prepare for a crucial showdown against a fellow relegation-threatened rival, Pisa must also contend with significant absences. First-choice goalkeepers Adrian Semper and Simone Scuffet are both unavailable, meaning 37-year-old Nicolas is set to step in between the posts, adding further uncertainty to an already tense situation.