Real Betis holds a 2-1 lead from the first leg played in Seville. Fiorentina will need to overturn this one-goal deficit in front of their home fans to reach their third consecutive Europa Conference League final.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Real Betis Wins: 1
- Fiorentina Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
The first leg was the only previous competitive meeting between these two sides.
Recent Form:
- Fiorentina (Last 5 Matches): L-L-W-W-D. Fiorentina suffered a narrow 1-0 away defeat to Roma in Serie A in their most recent match. Before that, they had been on a good run, including a 2-1 away loss to Real Betis in the first leg of this tie.
- Real Betis (Last 5 Matches): W-W-W-W-D. Real Betis are in excellent form, coming back to win 2-1 away against Espanyol in La Liga in their latest game. They have won their last four matches prior to a draw against Real Sociedad.
Team News:
- Fiorentina:
- Out: Dodo (injured), Gaetano Castrovilli (injured).
- Doubtful: Danilo Cataldi (thigh problem).
- Moise Kean is expected to be fully fit and could lead the line. Luca Ranieri returns from suspension in Serie A and should start in defense.
- Real Betis:
- Out: Diego Llorente (injured), Marc Roca (injured), Chimy Avila (injured).
- There appear to be no fresh injury concerns for Manuel Pellegrini's side.
Key Stats and Trends:
- The first leg saw both teams score.
- Fiorentina has scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 10 home matches.
- Real Betis have seen both teams score in 9 of their last 10 matches and in their last 5 away games.
- Real Betis have only lost one of their last 15 competitive matches and are unbeaten away from home since the start of February.
- Fiorentina have lost their last two matches.
Betting Tips and Predictions:
This is expected to be a closely contested match. Fiorentina will be determined to overturn the deficit at home, but Real Betis are in fantastic form and have shown they can score away from home.
- Prediction: Fiorentina 2-2 Real Betis (Real Betis to win 4-3 on aggregate)
- Betting Tip 1: Both Teams to Score - Yes @ around 4/5 (1.80). Given the first leg result and the recent form of both teams, goals at both ends look likely.
- Betting Tip 2: Over 2.5 Goals @ around 11/10 (2.10). With Fiorentina needing to score at least two goals and Real Betis' strong attacking form, an open game with at least three goals is a possibility.
- Betting Tip 3: Draw @ around 12/5 (3.40). Real Betis are in great form and might be able to secure the draw needed to progress, even if Fiorentina push hard for the win.
Additional Considerations:
- Fiorentina have lost their previous two Europa Conference League finals and will be highly motivated to reach a third.
- Real Betis will be aiming to reach their first-ever UEFA competition final.
- The atmosphere at the Stadio Artemio Franchi will be electric, which could give Fiorentina an extra edge.