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

They are going to face each other for the first time.

FC Polissya are all set to host Fiorentina in the first leg playoff round fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League qualifiers. The interesting contest between these sides will take place at the Futbal Tatran Arena.

Polissya Zhitomir will be at home and will also be keen on using it to their advantage. The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy one for them. In their previous fixture of the Conference League qualifiers, they defeated Paksi SE by an aggregate score of 4-2 to prevail.

Things are not going to be easy for Serie A side Fiorentina as well. They have not been able to win any of their pre-season matches. For the upcoming game, the Stefano Pioli-led side will be away from home.

This might keep their confidence on the lower side, but expect them to put up a strong fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Presov, Slovakia
• Stadium: Futbal Tatran Arena
• Date: Thursday, August 21
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Əliyar Ağayev
• VAR: In use

All eyes on the #UECL playoffs! 💜Fiorentina will face FC Polissya ⚽️ #forzaviola #fiorentina pic.twitter.com/y5FymhNa09

— ACF Fiorentina English (@ACFFiorentinaEN) August 14, 2025

Pre-Season Form:

FC Polissya: W-W-L-L-L

Fiorentina: W-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Oleksandr Andrievsky (Polissya Zhitomir)

Oleksandr Andrievsky is going to play an important role for the hosts. The 31-year-old midfielder from Ukraine has a major responsibility on his shoulders. He can control the midfield well and can score goals as well.

In four Conference League qualifying games, he has scored two goals and has an assist to his name.

Moise Kean (Fiorentina)

Moise Kean is going to play a crucial part in the attacking front for the visitors. The 25-year-old Italian forward came up with top performances for Fiorentina during the 2024-25 season. He will be looking to score a goal or two so that he can help his side in the final third.

Match Facts

• FC Polissya are on a three-match losing run.
• Fiorentina have not won any of their last three matches.
• This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams.

FC Polissya vs Fiorentina: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fiorentina to win
• Moise Kean to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Bogdan Mykhaylichenko will not be in action for FC Polissya as he is suspended.

Fiorentina might miss out on the services of Christian Koume due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

FC Polissya won: 0

Fiorentina won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will be the first ever meeting between these teams.

Predicted Lineups

FC Polissya predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Volynets (GK); Kravchenko, Sarapyi, Beskorovainyi, Krushynskyi; Andrievsky, Babenko, Lednev; Hutsulyak, Filippov, Nazarenko

Fiorentina predicted lineup (3-5-2)

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

Match Prediction

It is going to be an important and intense fixture between these clubs. Despite being away from home, Viola are likely to come out on top to defeat FC Polissya in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff round fixture.

Prediction: FC Polissya 1-3 Fiorentina

Telecast Details

TBD

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