Fiorentina vs Basel predictions ahead of the 1st semifinal leg of the Europa Conference League on Thursday night. La Viola have missed the chance of qualifying for Europe via the Serie A. Can they do it by reaching a European final? Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.
Match Live Thursday, 11th May at 8:00 pm In:
Fiorentina vs Basel Predictions
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Fiorentina Faces Basel in Pursuit of Europa Conference League Glory
Key Stats
– Basel have conceded twice in three of their last four matches in this competition.
– Arthur Cabral, a standout star in Fiorentina’s European run, has scored seven goals in eight starts, netting six times across his last seven matches.
Fiorentina aims to keep the Europa Conference League trophy in Italy following Roma’s triumph last season. Despite being 12 points behind the Giallorossi in Serie A, La Viola can secure a European return by winning this competition or the Coppa Italia final. However, Basel stands in their way, seeking a landmark appearance in a European final.
A Sturdy Challenge from Basel
Basel have made it through the previous two rounds on penalties against Slovan Bratislava and Nice. With the second leg in Switzerland, their chances of progressing might be slightly better. However, conceding twice in three of their last four European matches is a concern.
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Fiorentina’s Cup Competitions Performance
Fiorentina’s best performances this term have come in cup competitions, propelling them into one final and to the brink of another. Although La Viola stumbled in their last home match against Lech Poznan, losing 3-2, they have scored twice or more in nine of their last ten European games. Expect the hosts to display their goal-scoring prowess once more.
Standout Stars and Main Prediction
Our main prediction for this match is Dodo achieving over 1 tackle and Taulant Xhaka accomplishing over 2 tackles, available at an enticing 21/10 with William Hill. Dodo, with an average of 1.3 tackles per game in Serie A, plays a crucial role in Fiorentina’s defense, and we expect his average to remain consistent or even increase in this crucial match. Similarly, Taulant Xhaka averages 1.3 tackles per game with Basel, and given Fiorentina’s likely possession dominance, we predict the Albanian will make numerous tackles to stifle the hosts’ attacks.
Additionally, we predict a 2-1 victory for Fiorentina in this match in the correct score market. Fiorentina’s attacking prowess in European competition this season is evident, with the team finding the net multiple times in nine of their last ten games. This trend suggests that La Viola will be able to break through Basel’s defense, which has struggled in recent matches, conceding twice in three of their last four outings in the competition.
Basel, on the other hand, have showcased their resilience in the knockout stages by advancing through penalties in the previous two rounds. Although they have encountered defensive issues, their determination and ability to score cannot be discounted. As such, they are likely to register at least one goal against Fiorentina.
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