ACF Fiorentina stand on the brink of another UEFA Europa Conference League group stage campaign as they welcome Ukrainian newcomers FC Polissya Zhytomyr to the historic Stadio Artemio Franchi. Holding a slender advantage from the first leg, the Italian giants, who were finalists in this competition in 2023 and quarter-finalists in 2024, will be supremely confident of finishing the job in front of their passionate home supporters. For La Viola, this is the final, routine step to securing their place back in a tournament they feel they can win.
For FC Polissya Zhytomyr, their European journey has already been a monumental success. To reach the play-off round in their debut continental campaign is a remarkable achievement, and this trip to Florence is a reward for their efforts. With the pressure off, they will play for pride, aiming to produce a performance that honours their club and country on one of European football’s grand stages. This match preview presents a classic David vs. Goliath scenario, with the experienced Italian powerhouse expected to showcase their class against the resilient underdogs.
Fiorentina Vs FC Polissya Zhytomyr match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
This reflects the most recent run of competitive fixtures for both clubs, including the first leg of this tie.
Fiorentina: W-W-D-W-L
FC Polissya Zhytomyr: L-W-W-D-W
key stats
- Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last 11 home matches in the UEFA Europa Conference League (W9, D2), scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game in that run.
- Fiorentina secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the first leg, meaning Polissya Zhytomyr must win in Florence to have any chance of qualifying.
- This is FC Polissya Zhytomyr’s debut European campaign, and this is their first-ever away match against a team from one of Europe’s top five leagues.
My correct score prediction is 3-0. While Polissya Zhytomyr showed immense heart to score in the first leg, the challenge of getting a result at the Stadio Artemio Franchi is a different proposition entirely. Fiorentina possess a vast superiority in technical quality, experience, and tactical nous. I expect Vincenzo Italiano’s side to control the match from the start, dominate possession, and systematically break down a resilient but ultimately outclassed Polissya defence. With the visitors needing to push forward at some point, Fiorentina’s ruthless attack will exploit the space and cruise to a comfortable, professional victory.
Fiorentina Vs FC Polissya Zhytomyr H2H
- Last week’s first leg was the first-ever competitive meeting between ACF Fiorentina and FC Polissya Zhytomyr.
- Fiorentina won that encounter 2-1, with both teams finding the scoresheet.
- In the first leg, Fiorentina completely dominated the statistics, holding over 70% of the possession and registering more than 20 shots on goal.
- The Ukrainian side’s goal in the first leg came from one of only two shots they managed on target throughout the 90 minutes.
pre game odds
- Fiorentina Win: Indicative odds of 1.15
- Draw: Indicative odds of 7.50
- FC Polissya Zhytomyr Win: Indicative odds of 15.00
(Note: Odds are subject to change and are for illustrative purposes. Please check with your preferred bookmaker for the latest prices.)
team news Fiorentina
Having secured a crucial away win, manager Vincenzo Italiano has the luxury of rotating his squad to keep players fresh amidst a busy start to the Serie A season. Key players like Arthur Melo and Lucas Beltrán may be rested, but the starting XI will still be formidable. This is a perfect opportunity to give minutes to players like Gino Infantino and Christian Kouamé. Goalkeeper Oliver Christensen is expected to continue his role in European fixtures. The objective will be to secure a professional, early lead before making further substitutions.
team news FC Polissya Zhytomyr
Polissya Zhytomyr will travel to Italy with immense pride and a full-strength squad, viewing this as a historic occasion for the club. Coach Yuriy Kalitvintsev will likely set his team up in a defensive 5-4-1 formation to try and contain Fiorentina’s fluid attack for as long as possible. Their hopes will rest on a heroic defensive performance and the ability of veteran striker Pylyp Budkivskyi to hold up the ball on the rare occasions they venture forward. They have nothing to lose and will play with freedom and determination.
predicted line up for both teams
Fiorentina Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Oliver Christensen; Dodô, Nikola Milenković, Luca Ranieri, Fabiano Parisi; Rolando Mandragora, Alfred Duncan; Jonathan Ikoné, Antonín Barák, Christian Kouamé; M’Bala Nzola.
FC Polissya Zhytomyr Predicted XI (5-4-1): Denys Boyko; Bohdan Mykhaylichenko, Serhii Chobotenko, Artem Shabanov, Yevhenii Morozko, Vasyl Kravets; Benni Makouana, Yevhen Tanchyk, Dmytro Shastal, Oleksandr Nazarenko; Pylyp Budkivskyi.
Fiorentina Vs FC Polissya Zhytomyr betting tips
- Tip 1 – result: Fiorentina Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – both team to score: No
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