US Cremonese (18th, 24 pts) enter this crucial Serie A matchup against ACF Fiorentina (17th, 25 pts) following a disappointing 3-match losing streak. Cremonese has struggled offensively, averaging just 0.79 goals per game, while their defense has allowed 1.43 goals per match. Fiorentina, on the other hand, comes off a draw but has shown resilience with a slightly better record and goal average, making this a pivotal clash in the relegation battle.

US Cremonese has faced a challenging stretch, recording a form string of LLLLD, with the last five matches seeing them score only 2 goals while conceding 8. Their recent home match against AC Milan ended in a 0-2 loss, contributing to their current 3-match losing streak. ACF Fiorentina has been slightly more stable, with a recent form of WDLWD, scoring 3 goals and conceding 2 in their last five matches. Their latest game was a goalless draw against Parma, reflecting their struggle to find the back of the net consistently.

In the Serie A, US Cremonese ranks 18th with 24 points from 28 matches, holding a record of 5 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses. They have scored just 22 goals this season, averaging 0.79 goals per game, while allowing 40 goals, which results in an average of 1.43 goals conceded. On the other hand, ACF Fiorentina is positioned 17th with 25 points, with a record of 5 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses. They score an average of 1.07 goals per game while conceding 42 goals, averaging 1.50 goals allowed, indicating a need for defensive improvement.

• 1Cremonese averages just 0.79 goals scored per game, the lowest in Serie A.
• 2Fiorentina has drawn 10 matches this season, indicating a struggle to secure wins.
• 3Cremonese's defense allows 1.43 goals per game, highlighting their vulnerability.