Club Brugge vs Fiorentina Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :May 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Modified at :May 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM

Raphael Onyedika is likely to be watching this game from the stands

The race to reach the UEFA Europa Conference League final is heating up. In the first leg of one of the semi-finals, we saw Club Brugge and Fiorentina ending up with five goals in total scored for the night. The game however ended in a 3-2 defeat for Nicky Hayen’s side. Also, defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika who was sent off last game won’t be featuring in this home tie.

Fiorentina surely were in a sigh of relief by the final whistle. Substitute M’Bala Nzola’s added-time goal gave them the win. Prior to it, for 30 minutes, the game was locked in a 2-2 stalemate. The Italian team will now travel to Belgium and fight for at least a draw, which eventually lands them the ticket to the finals in Greece.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 5:45 PM UK (10:15 PM IST)

Location: Jan Breydel Stadium

Form

Club Brugge (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Fiorentina (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

The 31-year-old Belgian footballer was playing as the second striker behind forward Igor Thiago in the 4-4-1-1 formation in the last meeting. Both of them scored a goal that game and should be seen in a similar role here. Hans Vanaken so far has scored five goals while also providing an assist in their UECL run.

M’Bala Nzola (Fiorentina)

In the first leg which was played at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Italy, M’Bala Nzola’s goal was the difference maker. After coming on a substitute in the 88-minute mark on the clock, Nzola scored in the 90+1 minute. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano should give him the license to attack the opponent’s goal from the first whistle this time out.

Match Facts

The visiting team have a one-goal advantage from the first leg
The overall winner of the two legs will play either Aston Villa or Olympiacos in the final
Fiorentina had ended Club Brugge’s seven-game-winning run in all competitions last game

Club Brugge vs Fiorentina: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Igor Thiago to score a goal anytime – 2/1 with Sky Bet
Tip 2: Fiorentina to win this game – 29/16 with VBet
Tip 3: Match to end in a draw – 5/2 with Midnite

Injury & team news

The influential defensive midfielder Onyedika was sent off in the first leg. In this game, at max, he could be seen in the stands to cheer up his teammates.

The visiting side also lost one player for the second leg after the first one. Riccardo Sottil who had scored the opening goal for his team the other night won’t be featuring here. Sottil injured his shoulder in that match.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 1

Club Brugge wins – 0

Fiorentina wins – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):

Jackers (GK); Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele, Meijer; Skóraś, Odoi, Vetlesen, Jutglà; Vanaken; Thiago

Fiorentina predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Terracciano (GK); Dodô, Martínez Quarta, Ranieri, Biraghi; Arthur, Bonaventura; González, Beltrán, Kouame; Nzola

Match Prediction for Club Brugge vs Fiorentina

The first leg was a thriller. A five-goal game that the Italian outfit won narrowly. This game should also prove to be a nail-biting encounter. A win for the visitors could be the most likely outcome that eventually will help Fiorentina to move into the finals.

Prediction: Club Brugge 1-2 Fiorentina (aggregate: Club Brugge 3-5 Fiorentina)

Telecast for Club Brugge vs Fiorentina

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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