Andrea Innocenti Serie A 's ninth matchday arrives on the heels of a busy week, with Verona and Bergamo facing off in the late game scheduled to close the midweek round. After a short break, the league resumes with a series of matches spread between Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th, culminating with the match between Fiorentina and Atalanta at 8:45 PM on Thursday.
The two teams enter this clash with very different recent results: the Viola came from behind to lose against Inter at the San Siro, where Vanoli 's men suffered a dramatic final minutes, while the Goddess had to settle for a thrilling 4-4 draw against Frosinone at home. Both matches highlighted defensive vulnerabilities and attacking opportunities, making Thursday's matchup a true test.
Fiorentina vs. Atalanta: lineups, schedule, and how to watch
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 29th at 8:45 PM and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN , available on smart TVs and via the platform's app or website. Those who prefer traditional television can access the live streaming via the NOW and Sky Go channels for co-exclusive matches.
The starting lineups
Fiorentina (4-3-2-1) : De Gea; Jimenez, Dragusin, Viery, Valdepenas; Ndour, Fagioli, Brescianini; Mastantuono, Gnonto; Pellegrino. Vanoli coaches.
Atalanta (4-2-3-1) : Carnesecchi; Zappacosta, Kristensen, Obric, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Ederson; Elmas, De Ketelaere, Rowe; Krstovic. Sarri coaches.
Both tactical choices focus on a balance between defensive solidity and attacking momentum, with Krstovic ready to lead the Atalanta attack and Pellegrino leading the Viola's red thread. The match will offer an opportunity to observe how the two coaches manage the pace of play on a tense evening.
The midweek schedule for matchday nine
The midweek round includes twenty matches spread across three matchdays, with two time slots: 18:30 PM and 20:45 PM . Below is a summary:
- Tuesday October 27:
- 18:30 PM – Sassuolo vs. Lazio (DAZN)
- 8.45pm – Roma vs Cagliari (DAZN)
- 20:45 PM – Torino vs. Como (DAZN and Sky Sport 251)
- Wednesday October 28:
- 6.30pm – Milan vs Bologna (DAZN)
- 18:30 PM – Parma vs. Udinese (DAZN)
- 6.30pm – Venice vs Inter (DAZN and Sky Sport 251)
- 8.45pm – Genoa vs Juventus (DAZN)
- 20:45 PM – Monza vs. Napoli (DAZN and Sky Sport 251)
- Thursday 13th October:
- 18:30 PM – Frosinone vs. Lecce (DAZN)
- 8.45pm – Fiorentina vs Atalanta (DAZN)
The three Sky-exclusive matches —Turin vs. Como, Venice vs. Inter, and Monza vs. Napoli—will also be available for streaming via NOW and the SkyGo app . All other matches remain exclusive to DAZN subscribers , both on TV and streaming.
This enhanced schedule is a response to the busy European and domestic schedule, which forces teams to play twice a week. For fans, the ability to follow the matches on both DAZN and Sky guarantees complete coverage of the round, with options for viewing on large screens or mobile devices.