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Plzen vs Fiorentina Match Preview And Prediction
Plzen vs Fiorentina:Less than a year after losing 1-2 to West Ham in the Prague UEFA Conference League final, Fiorentina makes their way back to the Czech Republic. On Thursday night at Doosan Arena, they will play Viktoria Plzen in the opening leg of the quarterfinal of the same competition.
Four of the past six games Fiorentina played in all competitions saw goals from both teams. The Viola have scored three goals or more in each of the previous five Conference League away-from-home knockout stage games (including the previous season). In the previous two domestic league games, Viktoria Plzen only managed one point.
Both groups want to move past their most recent domestic setbacks. Just one point was gained by Viktoria Plzen from the previous two Czech Liga games. On Saturday, they were unable to break the stalemate in their road match against Karvina. However, we must admit that head coach Miroslav Koubek rested a few of his key players for the occasion.
In the Czech Liga, Viktoria is now ranked third and has little chance of overtaking the top two teams in Prague. Fiorentina’s domestic record is considerably worse. In their next four Serie A matches, they have not won. On Sunday night, the run was extended. On that occasion, the Viola lost 0–1 away against Juventus.
Plzen vs Fiorentina: Betting Analysis
Viktoria Plzen finished first in their Conference League group, winning six of their six games. But to get past Servette in the competition’s last-16 phase, they had to win a penalty shootout. It’s interesting to note that in the two matches against the Swiss team, there were no goals scored.
For the Czechs, this is a far more significant task. It should be mentioned that in the previous season of the UEFA Champions League, they were unable to secure a single point in six group stage matches. Fiorentina achieved some amazing road performances en route to the Conference League championship game the previous year.
During the previous season’s knockout stage, they defeated Braga, Sivasspor, and Lech Poznan all four times on the road. This term in the Conference League, Vincenzo Italiano’s team also defeated Maccabi Haifa by four goals in the first leg of the last-16 round. At the 2.00 odds, we think there is value in taking the away win.
With 62 goals scored in 27 games, Viktoria Plzen has the best attacking record in the Czech Liga, even though they are far from Slavia and Sparta Prague in the domestic competition. If they hit the goal in the first leg on the home patch, we wouldn’t be shocked. Additionally, goals were scored in four of Fiorentina’s previous six games in all competitions. For this reason, we think there is a lot of value in taking the Over 2.5 goals wager at 2.00 odds.
Plzen vs Fiorentina: Head-To-Head
Who will win the match between Plzen and Fiorentina?
In this particular game, Viktoria Plzeň may find it difficult to score against Fiorentina, who we believe should win and potentially retain a clean sheet as well. For this reason, after 90 minutes, we are picking a close contest in which Fiorentina wins.
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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What are the best odds for the game?
Based on the prices listed by bookmakers in the 90-minute outcome market, the best price for Viktoria Plzeň to win is 4, the best price for Fiorentina to win is 2, and the best price for the game to finish all-square is 3.54. These are now the most attractive returns on offer.
