In an attempt to secure back-to-back wins over Cukaricki, Fiorentina is set to face their Europa Conference League rivals once more.
Fiorentina dominated Cukaricki in the last encounter with a 6-0 victory, pushing them into a three-way tie at the top of Group F, alongside Genk and Ferencvaros.
Match Preview
Fiorentina started the group stage with two 2-2 draws, hoping to secure maximum points against Cukaricki.
In their latest match at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina scored three goals and left Cukaricki with 10 players after the first half.
With a final score of 6-0, Fiorentina emerged victorious. However, their Serie A form has been inconsistent, as they lost to both Lazio and Juventus.
Currently, they stand at eighth place in the Serie A, aiming to maintain their position and win matches in the Conference League, a competition they narrowly missed winning last season.
The chance to secure a top-two spot in Group F is now available, with a crucial home game against a Belgian club later this month.
Cukaricki remains at the bottom of Group F after a string of losses. They struggled in the Europa League playoffs, facing defeat from Olympiacos and losses to Ferencvaros and Genk.
In the Serbian Super League, they are in the sixth position, far from the top three. With their recent record of only two 90-minute victories in the last 16 matches, they seek to change their fortunes.
Despite their struggles, Cukaricki is eager to put up a fight in one of their most prestigious European matches to date.
Team News
Fiorentina’s coach, Vincenzo Italiano, might rotate the squad to focus on Serie A. M’Bala Nzola may replace Lucas Beltran up front, and Pietro Comuzzo might step in at right-back.
Gaetano Castrovilli is unavailable, but Yerry Mina is expected to return.
Cukaricki will miss center-back Luka Subotic due to suspension. Djordje Ivanovic is set to start in attack.
Prediction: Cukaricki 1-2 Fiorentina
Fiorentina’s inconsistent Serie A form might affect their performance, but Cukaricki is likely to continue their struggles.
