Brugge vs Fiorentina: Conference League Semi-Finals – Bets, Predictions, and Statistics

“Bruges”

The way to the playoffs: Brugge started in the Conference League playoffs from the 1/8 finals. At this point, the Belgian club played against Molde, exchanging victories (3:0 – home win and 1:2 – away loss).

In the 1/4 finals of the Conference League “Bruges” easily beat PAOK of Greece (1:0 – home win and 2:0 – away win).

Last games: The first semi-final duel against Fiorentina ended with a minus sign for the Belgians. Although Brugge looked good against the background of the Italian club and even went back twice.

After conceding a quick goal, the Bruges players were able to come back for the first time in the 17th minute. Belgian midfielder Hans Vanaken converted the penalty. Even in the first half, the “black and blues” conceded the second goal from the “violets”; the gap in the score lasted until the 63rd minute of the match, until Brazilian striker Igor Thiago restored the balance again.

It is worth noting that Brugge played in the minority for the second half of the second half, because two yellow cards were given for rough play and threatening, and with them, the Nigerian midfielder Rafael Onidika was sent off (in the 58th and 61st minutes). As a result, the Belgians could not hold on to a draw, conceding the third goal in the 91st minute of the game.

All predictions for the Conference League

They don’t play: Due to injuries, two defenders will not be able to play in the second semi-final: Belgian Dedrick Boyata and Dutch Bjorn Meyer. Due to a red card in the Italian match, the Nigerian Rafael Onidika will miss the return match.

Team status: Thus, the winning streak of Brugge, which consisted of 7 games, was stopped. In the Belgian competition, things are much better; the semi-final of the Conference League is undefeated: 6 wins and 1 draw. In the last 7 round of the Belgian championship, Brugge beat Antwerp on the road (2:1).

“Fiorentina”

The way to the playoffs: The Italian club started its journey to the Conference League playoffs from the 1/8 finals. “Fiorentina” at this stage of the European Cup they barely beat Maccabi from Haifa (4:3 – win away and 1:1 – draw at home).

In the quarter-finals of the Conference League, the Violets played against Victoria from the Czech Republic, defeating the Czech Republic team (0:0 – draw and 2:0 – win the extra time at home).

Last games: Fiorentina stepped into the final with a tough win over Club Brugge at home (3:2). The Italians scored a quick goal in the 5th minute of the game, the ball was put into the Belgian net by the Italian striker Ricardo Sottil. The Violets then conceded, but at the end of the half, Fiorentina were put in front by striker Andrea Belotti.

In the second half of the game, Brugge made a change and scored again, playing in the minority. The game looked set to end in a draw until Angolan striker M’Bala Nzola had the last word, scoring Fiorentina’s winning goal in the 91st minute of the match.

They don’t play: Fiorentina striker Ricardo Sottil, who scored the first goal against Belgium, will not be able to play against Brugge. The Italian will miss the semi-final with a broken collarbone;

Team status: In the Italian Serie A, Fiorentina fell to 9th place, because in the last round of 35 the team was defeated by Verona (1:2). Despite their position in the standings, the Violets are in the best shape, except for one player, Sottil. So, Fiorentina approaches the second stage of the semi-final of the Conference League with the mindset of winning again and ready to reach the final of the competition.

Statistics for bets

• Fiorentina beat Club Brugge in the first semi-final of the Conference League (3:2)
• Brugge’s 7 game winning streak ended
• Fiorentina and Club Brugge score an average of 2 goals per game

Preview and bet

Bookmaker problems: The couple’s favorite is Brugge pledges before the upcoming game. Bets on his victory are accepted with odds 2.53. Draw with value at 3.44and the victory of Fiorentina – in 2.74.

TB 2.5 and TM 2.5 are assumed with a coefficient of – 1.97 and 1.87 respectively.

Preview: Fiorentina is not a club that closes in the return game and sits on the defense, playing on the attack. “Violets” also do not “dry out” the game; there is a chance that open football will work in the second game of the opposition. We expect both opponents to score against each other in the upcoming match.

Level: Both will score with odd 1.80.

Preview: You can also take a chance and play on the fact that both teams will put on a great football show. In the first game, 5 goals were scored, so we expect a productive game.

Level: TB 3 with coefficient 2.63.