Man Utd Clash with Fiorentina: High-Stakes Friendly Preview with Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Manchester United's preseason campaign reaches its finale at Old Trafford this Saturday, with Ruben Amorim's squad hosting Fiorentina at the iconic Theatre of Dreams.
The Red Devils had an impressive American tour, claiming second place in the Premier League Summer Series. United defeated West Ham United and Bournemouth to secure the silverware before settling for a 2–2 stalemate with Everton in their third match.
There have certainly been encouraging developments in Amorim's camp following a historically disappointing campaign, and the Portuguese manager has one last opportunity to field his players before they face Arsenal in their 2025–26 Premier League season opener.
Fiorentina are now under the guidance of Scudetto-winning manager Stefano Pioli, who previously helmed the club from 2017 to 2019. La Viola made the surprising decision to part company with Raffaele Palladino despite achieving a sixth-place Serie A finish last term.
The Tuscan club has struggled to find victory during their English tour this summer, suffering a 2–0 defeat to Leicester before managing a scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest. Pioli's team will have the opportunity to regroup following this upcoming exhibition match, with Fiorentina's opening competitive fixture of the new campaign set for August 21.
Here's Sports Illustrated's preview of Saturday's encounter.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Fiorentina Kick-Off?
Man Utd vs. Fiorentina Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man Utd | Fiorentina |
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Man Utd 2–2 Everton - 03/08/25 | Nottingham Forest 0–0 Fiorentina - 05/08/25 |
Man Utd 4–1 Bournemouth - 30/07/25 | Leicester 2–0 Fiorentina - 03/08/25 |
Man Utd 1–0 West Ham - 26/07/25 | Fiorentina 2–0 Carrarese - 25/07/25 |
Man Utd 0–0 Leeds - 19/07/25 | Grosseto 0–3 Fiorentina - 24/07/25 |
Hong Kong 1–3 Man Utd - 30/05/25 | Udinese 2–3 Fiorentina - 25/05/25 |
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Fiorentina on TV
Country | Channel |
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United Kingdom & International | MUTV |
Man Utd Team News
Bryan Mbeumo made his debut in Man Utd colors during the 2–2 stalemate with Everton, partnering with fellow newcomer Matheus Cunha.
Amorim will be eager to give Noussair Mazraoui playing time this weekend, while Joshua Zirkzee and André Onana are pushing to be available for the exhibition. Should Onana remain unavailable, Altay Bayındır will continue his duties in goal.
Lisandro Martínez made the trip to the U.S. but remained unused throughout United's matches. The Argentine defender is still recovering from the knee problem he picked up in February.
As expected, there should be chances for United's academy prospects, including Tyler Fredricson and Chido Obi, to showcase their abilities.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fiorentina
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Fiorentina (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven; Amad, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Højlund
Fiorentina Team News
Former Man Utd shot-stopper David De Gea delivered outstanding performances for Fiorentina last campaign, and he'll make his return to familiar territory on Saturday. The Spanish keeper is anticipating a "memorable encounter" at Old Trafford.
The Italian outfit has trimmed their roster ahead of the new season, with former Red Devil Sofyan Amrabat among the numerous exits from the Franchi this summer.
39-year-old forward Edin Džeko represents the most significant addition to the club, and he could form a partnership with Moise Kean in attack for Pioli's formation.
Fiorentina Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Fiorentina Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd (3-5-2): De Gea; Kouadio, Marí, Ranieri; Dodô, Fagioli, Fazzini, Parisi; Kean, Džeko
Man Utd vs. Fiorentina Score Prediction
Man Utd have announced that over 60,000 tickets have been purchased for Saturday's exhibition, with the Old Trafford supporters eager to witness Amorim's new acquisitions in action following a promising tour.
The Red Devils face a Fiorentina squad that hasn't quite found their rhythm under their returning coach. They may have exceeded expectations under Palladino last season, and Pioli faces a challenging task if he's to lead the Viola to comparable achievements in 2025–26.
An enthusiastic Theatre of Dreams should savor their Saturday afternoon entertainment, with United concluding their summer preparations on a positive note.