Lech Poznan vs Fiorentina prediction: EUROPE: Europa Conference League – Play Offs betting tips on match 2023-04-12 19:00.
Lech PoznaĆ geared up for their return to the European stage with a 2-0 derby victory over Warta at the weekend, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches (W5, D2). Coach John van den Brom felt that result âbodes well before the matchâ with Fiorentina, as the Railwaymen look to build on their best-ever European campaign which has seen them become the first Polish side to reach a major UEFA quarter-final in 27 years.
Their continental success has been built on a strong home form, with Lech unbeaten across nine European matches (W8, D1) this season at Stadion Miejski PoznaĆ. Having kept seven clean sheets during that sequence, the hosts are likely to bank on their defensive strengths to extend that form and carry an advantage into the second leg.
Replicating that form won't necessarily be easy for the hosts as opponents Fiorentina are on an eight-match winning streak in this competition, netting 3.13 goals per game during the sequence. The Viola have been red hot of late, although their nine-match winning streak in all competitions was halted by a 1-1 draw with Spezia in their latest outing.
With European qualification next season via the league set to be a tough battle until the season end, progression in the UECL will be high on the list of Fiorentinaâs priorities, although a likely Coppa Italia final would also offer another avenue into Europe. They should be confident here based on their current form and an unbeaten record in trips to Poland (W2, D1), while theyâve also won seven of their previous eight major UEFA quarter-finals, including each of the last four.
Players to watch: Mikael Ishak warmed up with an assist over the weekend for Lech and has scored the match opener with his last three UECL goals. Fiorentina may look to Arthur Cabral to get on the scoreboard as his five strikes in this competition have come in four wins.
Hot stat: Across a combined 14 Lech home matches and Fiorentina away matches in this seasonâs UECL, only three games have seen goals at both ends.