Football Bet of the Day: La Viola are about to enter a purple patch

Fiorentina v Parma
Monday 18:00 (Live on BT Sport 1)

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We start our reign in Italy, land of love, romance and the odd unusual end-of-season result or two.

We're staying true to the form book for relegated Parma's trip to Florence this evening, however.

Against the four teams directly above bottom-of-the-table Parma, Fiorentina's home results are: 3-0, 3-2, 1-3 and 3-1.

Under Vincenzo Montella, 20 of La Viola's last 25 home wins have also delivered Over 2.5 Goals.

Parma are W1-D3-L13 on the road this term, with seven of the most recent nine defeats including Over 2.5 Goals.

Parma's scoring record away from home is not good, but La Viola have conceded in 9/10 Serie A matches at the Artemio Franchi, which raises hopes of a consolation - and an alternative route to Over 2.5 Goals if the hosts do not turn on the style themselves.

Recommended Bet
Back Fiorentina / Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.758/11 v Parma