Today, August 14, Fiorentina hosts Benevento in the 1/32 finals of the Italian Cup at the Artemio Franchi. This is Fabio Grosso’s first official match as head coach. Grosso has signed a contract until 2028, replacing Paolo Vanolli, and is expected to restore the club’s identity lost after the departure of Vincenzo Italiano in 2023.
This is a special moment for the club as well: the match opens the 100th, anniversary season in Fiorentina’s history. Grosso, who led Sassuolo from Serie B to the top 11 of Serie A, starts with a weakened squad – newcomer Franco Mastantuono has only just started full training after individual training.
📊 For betting: Fiorentina is the clear favorite due to the difference in divisions (Benevento is a Serie B team), so a logical bet on the home team to win with a handicap. But pre-season form and the lack of new players make a high goal total a less obvious option.
