The Europa Conference League semi-finals resume with Fiorentina hosting Club Brugge in Florence this Thursday evening.
Fiorentina aims to establish themselves as the favorite to win the Europa Conference League, having narrowly missed out on the title last season.
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In 2023, Fiorentina lost to West Ham United in the Europa Conference League final, conceding a goal in the 90th minute from Giacomo Bonaventura.
Despite a recent loss to Atalanta in the Coppa Italia semi-finals, Fiorentina enters this game in good form.
They secured a 5-1 victory over Sassuolo last weekend, with goals from Riccardo Sottil, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Antonin Barak, and a brace from Nicolas Gonzalez.
Before that, Fiorentina defeated Salernitana in Serie A and comfortably progressed past Viktoria Plzen in the Europa Conference League.
However, Fiorentina’s league position is disappointing, trailing behind the European spots in Serie A after 11 losses.
Club Brugge enters the match in excellent form, with seven consecutive wins, including victories over PAOK, Anderlecht, Genk, Antwerp, and Union Saint-Gilloise.
They are currently tied on points with Anderlecht at the top of the Belgian Pro League and boast the best offensive and defensive records in Belgium this year.
Prediction & Analysis:
In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, we anticipate a hard-fought victory for Fiorentina, propelled by their home advantage and attacking prowess.
With both teams showcasing attacking intent, expect an enthralling contest with over 2.5 goals scored.
- Fiorentina 2-1 Club Brugge
