In a crucial Europa Conference League encounter, Ferencvaros will host Fiorentina as both teams aim to secure an unbeaten group-stage record and qualify for the knockout stages.
Fiorentina currently leads the group, just two points ahead of Ferencvaros.
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Ferencvaros heads into the final group-stage fixture aiming to secure a home victory and claim the top spot in Hungary. The team has stayed close to Fiorentina, ensuring an intense battle for the top position.
After a strong performance last season, earning entry into Champions League qualifying, Ferencvaros made their mark in Europe’s tertiary competition, registering wins over Shamrock Rovers, Hamrun Spartans, and Zalgiris.
They began the group stage with a 3-1 win over Cukaricki, followed by a commendable 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.
Fiorentina, currently at the top of the group, owes its position to an impressive comeback against Ferencvaros in their previous encounter, securing a late 2-2 draw. Subsequent victories over Cukaricki and Genk elevated them to the top spot.
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Ferencvaros is expected to field a similar XI to their previous outing, relying on Aleksandar Pesic, their leading scorer, and other key players like Barnabas Varga and Kristoffer Zachariassen.
Fiorentina, with top spot on the line, will likely deploy a full-strength lineup, potentially seeing Nicolas Gonzalez back in the starting XI alongside Jonathan Ikone and M’Bala Nzola in attacking positions.
Possible Lineups
Ferencvaros: (4-3-3)
Dibusz;
Makreckis, Aeneba, Cisse, Civic;
Besic, Zachariassen, Fani;
Varga, Pesic, Marquinhos
Fiorentina: (4-2-3-1)
Terracciano,
Kayode, Martinez, Ranieri, Biraghi;
Arthur, Duncan;
Ikone, Bonaventura, Gonzalez;
Kouassi
Prediction: Ferencvaros 1-2 Fiorentina
In a crucial battle for guaranteed qualification, Fiorentina holds a slight edge in quality and should secure victory to maintain their lead over Ferencvaros in Hungary.