Club Brugge And Florence Prepare for an exciting showdown in the second leg of the Europa Conference League.
After Fiorentina’s 3-2 win in Florence, the focus now turns to the Jan Breydel Stadium, where both teams are fighting for a place in the final.
Game preview
Fiorentina secured a thrilling victory against Club Brugge in the first leg M’Bala, I’m leaving scored the decisive goal for the hosts in the 91st minute.
Club Brugge equalized twice in the first leg but ultimately suffered defeat despite being out for 30 minutes.
However, Nicky Hayen’s side bounced back with a 2-1 win over Royal Antwerp on Sunday, marking their eighth win in their last nine games in all competitions.
In the Europa Conference League, Club Brugge have triumphed in 12 of 17 games this season, with eight wins in their last 10 games.
It’s worth noting that Hayen’s team went undefeated in 2019 Jan Breydel Stadium in the Conference League and secured six wins and two draws on home soil.
On the other hand, Fiorentina failed to capitalize on their success in the first leg and suffered a 2-1 defeat against Hellas Verona on Sunday.
This defeat ended their run of four wins in five games, with just two defeats in their last eight meetings across all competitions.
Fiorentina is currently unbeaten in twelve games in the Conference League, with seven wins and five draws since the defeat on matchday one.
Overall, last season’s runners-up have only lost four of their last 26 games in the Europa Conference League.
Head to head:
Club Brugge and Fiorentina met for the first time last week, giving the Italian side a perfect record against the Belgian side.
Fiorentina dominated possession with 56% and attempted 31 shots in the first leg, while Club Brugge managed just five attempts. However, the guests played a third of the game with 10 men.
Team news and updates:
Club Brugge will miss the suspended player Raphael Onyedika on Wednesday, following his red card in the first leg.
As for Fiorentina, Riccardo Sottilwho scored a goal in the first leg, will miss the rest of the season with a collarbone injury.
Prediction and Analysis:
With both teams expected to score, the stage is set for a high-scoring affair.
However, Fiorentina’s attacking prowess could give them an advantage as they look to capitalize on their lead from the first leg and secure a place in the final.
- Club Brugge – Fiorentina 1:2