Manchester United vs Fiorentina Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 09.08.2025
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Manchester United vs Fiorentina Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 09.08.2025

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
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Manchester United vs FiorentinaSaturday, August 9, 2025, 7:45 AM EDT
Manchester United odds-144
Fiorentina odds+300
Draw+275
Both teams to scoreYes -170 , No +117

Manchester United vs Fiorentina Preview and Team News

Manchester United Team News

Manchester United are gearing for a pivotal 2025-26 season following a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that saw them finish 15th in the Premier League – easily their worst result in club history.

This new campaign will be Ruben Amorim’s first full season in charge, and the Portuguese tactician is aiming to improve his side while adjusting his players to the same 3-4-3 scheme he applied last year.

Even though pre-season results don’t tell the whole story, the changes are noticeable, and the improvements are there for anyone to see – not only from a record perspective.

The Red Devils have gone undefeated in their summer activity and seem to be more dangerous in the final third, as they’ve scored at least two goals in each of their last three outings.

They’ve also strengthened their squad by adding Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to the mix. That duo should solve most of the team’s creativity issues that plagued ManU in 2024-25.

They’re still looking to add more players, including another defender and a new striker, but so far, the early returns look positive with the new season right around the corner. Expect some rotations for this friendly match.

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Fiorentina (3-4-3): Bayindir; De Ligt, Yoro, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mainoo; Diallo, Mbeumo, Mount.

Fiorentina Team News

Fiorentina haven’t fared as well as Manchester United during their pre-season tour, and there have been some concerning signs for the Viola side in their most recent encounters. They kicked off the pre-season with wins over Grosseto and Carrarese before falling to Leicester City 2-0 and grabbing a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.

The upcoming game also has an emotional component since David de Gea will have the chance to bid farewell to Old Trafford after spending more than a decade playing for Manchester United.

It’s unclear if that will affect the team in a negative or positive way. Since this is a pre-season contest, though, the final result isn’t the most important thing for Fiorentina. They’re looking to gain fitness ahead of a new season.

Either way, their inability to produce positive results against stronger opposition – or at least, more competitive than Grosseto and Carrarese – should be worrying. Fiorentina made some solid additions to the squad this summer, such as Edin Dzeko, Robin Gosens, and Albert Gudmundsson, but they need to prove they can compete against top clubs. This will be an opportunity to test that.

Fiorentina predicted lineup vs Manchester United (3-5-2): De Gea; Marí, Dodo, Ranieri; Fortini, Mandragora, Cher, Amir, Gosens; Ikoné, Kean.

Manchester United vs Fiorentina Main Match Info

Manchester United vs Fiorentina Prediction, Odds

Manchester United have shown notable improvements during their pre-season tour, and the players look far more comfortable in the 3-4-3 scheme compared to their previous campaign.

The additions of players like Cunha and Mbeumo should also give Amorim’s men another dimension in the attack. Their attack depth is better than it was a few months ago, which could make a huge difference ahead of a new season.

They have several advantages ahead of this friendly.

Playing at Old Trafford should give them a boost, with home support expected to energize the squad. Additionally, Fiorentina have been struggling against English teams.

They could find a way to score here, as they have enough attacking firepower, but they might not be good enough to steal a win against a ManU side that have yet to lose this summer.

Even if Amorim decides to rotate and not all the new players crack the starting XI, the differences in form and overall depth are firmly in Manchester United’s favour.

The Red Devils know this is their best chance to boost their confidence ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17, and they should be able to secure another win in their final pre-season tune-up.

Manchester United vs Fiorentina Betting Tip

Even though each of Fiorentina’s last three friendly matches has ended with fewer than 2.5 total goals, the upcoming meeting could feature more. They have yet to face a team with the firepower of Manchester United, but seeing how the Red Devils have struggled defensively, it wouldn’t be surprising if the visitors find a way to score at least once at Old Trafford.

All signs point to an open game with chances for both sides to find the back of the net, especially if United opt to rotate their lineup, as recent reports have indicated. That approach makes sense with the EPL season about to start soon.

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