Fiorentina vs Polissya Zhytomyr Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Conference League 2025-26 qualifiers playoff second leg

The Italian side dominated the proceedings in the first leg.

Fiorentina are all set to host Polissya Zhitomir in the playoff round second leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League qualifiers. MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore is all set to witness an interesting contest between these sides.

Fiorentina will be at an advantage as they secured a 3-0 win in the first leg after displaying a top performance. The Serie A side will be playing comfortably at home; they just need to defend well now. A goal or two will help them secure an easy spot in the UEFA Conference League.

Polissya Zhitomir will be under immense pressure as they are trailing by three goals and are coming in as the visitors. The Ukrainian Premier League club will have to come up with a unique approach so that they can stand a chance against the Serie A club. They have a mountain to climb.

Kick-off:

• Location: Reggio Emilia, Italy
• Stadium: MAPEI Stadium – Città del Tricolore
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fiorentina: W-D

Polissya Zhitomir: W-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Albert Gudmundsson (Fiorentina)

In the absence of Moise Kean, Albert Gudmundsson will have an important role to play in the attacking front. The 28-year-old was also one of the goal scorers in their 3-0 win in the first leg. Gudmundsson will be yet again ready to help his side in the final third and is going to cause issues for the opponent’s defence.

Oleksandr Filippov (Polissya Zhitomir)

Oleksandr Filippov has a big job to do. Even though he failed to find the net in the first leg, the 32-year-old forward from Ukraine will play a crucial part in the final third for his side. He will be looking to step up and help his side by scoring a goal or two.

Match Facts

• Polissya Zhitomir are on a four-match losing streak.
• Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last two fixtures.
• This is going to be the second-ever clash between the two clubs.

Fiorentina vs Polissya Zhitomir: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fiorentine to win
• Albert Gudmundsson to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Moise Kean will not be in action for Fiorentina as he has been suspended. Christian Kouame might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Polissya Zhitomir will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Fiorentina won: 1

Polissya Zhitomir won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

De Gea (GK); Comuzzo, Pongracic, Ranieri; Dodô, Sohm, Fagioli, Gosens; Gudmundsson, Ndour; Dzeko

Polissya Zhitomir predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Kudryk (GK); Kravchenko, Chobotenko, Sarapyi, Korniychuk; Lednev, Babenko, Andrievsky; Hutsulyak, Filippov, Nazarenko

Match Prediction

The hosts will be coming in with the advantage of three goals here. Fiorentina, being the stronger team, are more than likely to come out on top to defeat Polissya Zhitomir in their upcoming UEFA Conference League qualifier match.

Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Polissya Zhitomir

Telecast Details

TBD

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