Can Fiorentina Reach Second Successive Conference League Final at Expense of Club Brugge?

Club Brugge vs Fiorentina - 08/05/2024

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Following a 3-2 win in Florence last week, La Viola have the chance to reach back-to-back Europa Conference League finals on Wednesday.

Fiorentina secured a dramatic victory over Club Brugge in the first leg, with M’Bala Nzola scoring the winner for the hosts in the 91st minute.

Can the Belgians turn the tide at Jan Breydel Stadium? Or will the Italians seal the deal? It’s time to take a closer look at both sides.

Let’s start with the hosts, Club Brugge, who came from behind on two occasions in the first leg, only to taste defeat, despite playing with 10 men for 30 minutes.

However, Nicky Hayen’s men bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Royal Antwerp on Sunday, meaning they have won eight of their last nine matches across all competitions.

In the Europa Conference League, Club Brugge have won 12 of their 17 games this season, with eight victories coming in their previous 10 outings.

It is also worth noting that Hayen’s side have remained unbeaten at Jan Breydel Stadium in the Conference League, picking up six wins and two draws on home soil.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina failed to build on their first-leg triumph, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Hellas Verona on Sunday.

That loss ended a run of four victories in five matches for La Viola, who have only lost two of their previous eight encounters across all competitions.

Fiorentina are currently enjoying a 12-game unbeaten streak in the Conference League, having registered seven wins and five draws since their opening-day defeat.

When you look at the bigger picture, last season’s runners-up have lost just four of their previous 26 Europa Conference League clashes.

Head-to-head: Club Brugge and Fiorentina met for the first time last week, meaning the Italian side boast a 100% record against the Belgian outfit.

Fiorentina racked up 56% possession and 31 shots in the first leg, while Club Brugge registered just five attempts. However, the visitors played with 10 men for a third of the contest.

Team news: Club Brugge will be without the suspended Raphael Onyedika on Wednesday, following his red card in the first leg.

As for Fiorentina, Riccardo Sottil – who scored in the first leg – will miss the remainder of the campaign after breaking his collarbone.

Having covered all the key stats, trends and analysis ahead of the second leg, it’s time to share our predictions for Wednesday’s showdown.

Forebet predicts that both teams will find the back of the net in Belgium. However, Fiorentina are expected to outscore Club Brugge.

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Posibilidad en %

1X2

Pred

Predicción Resultado

Número de goles

Tiempo

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Resultado

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vivo

ECL

Club BruggeFiorentina 08/05/2024 18:45

352540

2

1 - 2

3.07

13°

2.75

2.50 3.30 2.75 no no no

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1 - 1(1 - 0)

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