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Fiorentina vs Club Brugge Preview
Italian side Fiorentina and Belgian team Club Brugge will clash in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semi-final. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 2, at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence.
On their way to the semi-finals, Fiorentina has yet to suffer a defeat in the current UEFA Conference League campaign. The Italian club finished at the top of their group (3 wins, 3 draws), bypassing the Round of 16, and then proceeded to eliminate Israeli side Maccabi Haifa (4-3, 1-1) in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, Fiorentina faced Viktoria Plzeň, and after a goalless draw in the first leg in the Czech Republic, they scored two goals in extra time to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Club Brugge also topped their group (5 wins, 1 draw) and entered the knockout stage from the Round of 16. At that stage, the Belgian side overcame Norwegian team Molde (1-2, 3-0), and in the quarterfinals, they defeated Greek side PAOK twice (1-0, 2-0).
According to bookmakers, Fiorentina is the clear favourite for the upcoming match. Judging by the Fiorentina vs Club Brugge odds, betting on the home team's victory could yield odds of 1.75-1.85. The chances of success for the guests are estimated at odds of 4.55-4.70, while a draw corresponds to odds of 3.60-3.75. Bookmakers give Fiorentina odds of 1.48-1.58 to reach the final, while Club Brugge's chances are much lower, around 2.40-2.50.
Let's assess the current form and motivation of both teams ahead of the first leg and choose the most reliable Fiorentina vs Club Brugge tips.
Fiorentina Preview
For the second year in a row, Fiorentina aims to reach the final of the UEFA Conference League. Last season, they lost to English side West Ham United in the decisive match (1-2).
In Serie A, Fiorentina continues to vie for a spot in the European competitions but trails the seventh-placed team by five points. Considering that the team was eliminated from the Coppa Italia last week, suffering a heavy defeat to Atalanta (1-4) in the semi-finals, winning the Conference League remains almost the only chance for Fiorentina to qualify for European competitions next season.
In their last six matches across all competitions, Fiorentina has suffered only one defeat (against Atalanta), with two wins and three draws. Moreover, they have lost only one match in their last nine home games (4 wins, 4 draws). The only team to secure three points in Florence was AC Milan (1-2).
Vincenzo Italiano actively rotated the squad in the last Serie A match against Sassuolo (5-1), so he can expect his main team to be well-rested for the encounter with Club Brugge.
Club Brugge Preview
Club Brugge has never achieved significant success in European competitions, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in 32 years. Clearly, the current squad has the opportunity to etch their names in the club's history, and they are likely to give their all to reach the final.
Approaching the match against Fiorentina, Club Brugge is on a seven-game winning streak, scoring a total of 18 goals and conceding only two. Last weekend, the team secured a convincing 3-0 victory over one of their main rivals, Genk, away from home, and continues to challenge for the league title, sharing the top spot with Anderlecht. The players' mood and fighting spirit should be in top shape.
Fiorentina vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
The teams have never faced each other before, but Club Brugge has had a poor record in Italy, failing to win any of their last 11 matches on Italian soil (4 draws, 7 losses).
Excellent form of Club Brugge in recent games should not mislead – the level of opposition in the Jupiler Pro League is much lower than in Serie A, and Fiorentina is rightly considered the favorite for the upcoming match. Considering that the Italian club always performs confidently at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, we believe that the hosts will be able to secure a victory in the first match. The main goal for the Belgians will be to maintain a reasonable scoreline before the return leg in Bruges, so our Fiorentina vs Club Brugge prediction is to back the home team. Our tip for this game is Fiorentina to win at odds of 1.79.
