Fiorentina will entertain Braga at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout playoffs on Thursday (February 23). The hosts won 4-0 away in the first leg in Braga last week. Luka Jovic and Arthur Cabral bagged braces while defender Cristiano Biraghi registered a couple of assists.
Braga returned to winning ways in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, beating Arouca 2-0 at home. Fiorentina, though, were held to a 1-1 draw by Empoli in their last outing but will fancy their chances of reaching the Round of 16.
Match Details:
- Match: Fiorentina vs Braga
- Date: 24 February 2023
- Time: 1:30 am
- Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi
Fiorentina vs Braga Prediction
Fiorentina took a massive four-goal lead in the first leg and are expected to sit back and defend.
Braga could produce a strong display but overturning a four-goal deficit seems beyond their reach. Fiorentina made quick work of Braga in the first leg and could score again. A high-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: Fiorentina 2-2 Braga
Fiorentina vs Braga Head-To-Head
- The two teams met for the first time in the first leg last week, which Fiorentina won 4-0.
- Braga’s last 23 games have produced conclusive results, winning 18.
- Three of Fiorentina’s last five home games have produced under 2.5 goals, while Braga have seen over 2.5 goals in their last five away outings.
- Fiorentina enjoyed an unbeaten run at home in the Europa Conference League, winning twice and drawing once in three group games. They scored eight goals and conceded just one.
- Braga have lost twice in their last five away games, both against Sporting by a 5-0 cumulative score.
Fiorentina vs Braga Live Stream Time
This match will start from 1:30 am
Fiorentina vs Braga Date
This match will take place on 24 February 2023
Fiorentina vs Braga Team News
Fiorentina appear to have a fully-fit squad to select from against Braga, so Italiano may be tempted to shuffle his deck given his side’s commanding position in the tie.
The Violets have a crucial league match away to Hellas Verona on Monday evening to consider, with their forthcoming opponents eight points behind them in 18th position in Serie A. Defeat would leave Italiano’s side vulnerable to being embroiled in a relegation battle during the final stretch of the season.
As such, Cabral may start in attack after his fine cameo from the bench in Portugal last week, especially as the Brazilian striker scored a crucial equaliser against Empoli at the weekend. The likes of Dodo and Igor may also be recalled after being left out of the starting lineup on Sunday.
Braga, meanwhile, will travel without Tormena due to suspension after the defender’s dismissal in last week’s first leg. Paulo Oliveira is likely to replace the 27-year-old at the heart of the visitors’ defence.
Fiorentina vs Braga Lineups
Fiorentina:
Terracciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Igor, Biraghi; Bonaventura, Amrabat, Mandragora; Ikone, Cabral, Kouame
Braga:
Matheus; Gomez, Oliveira, Niakate, Sequeira; Bruma, Racic, Al-Musrati, R Horta; Banza, Ruiz
Fiorentina vs Braga Odds
We say: Fiorentina 1-1 Braga
In reality, there is very little for either team to play for in this match given the extent of Fiorentina’s four-goal lead. Braga will need to score at least once during the early exchanges to make things remotely interesting.
As such, we can see the match petering out during the second half, with both managers likely to be content with avoiding defeat and preserving their players’ legs ahead of important away matches in their respective domestic divisions.
Fiorentina vs Braga Stats
- Fiorentina 48.95%
- Braga 27.12%
- Draw 23.92%
Fiorentina vs Braga Tips
Tip 1: Result – Draw
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half – Yes
Tip 4: Arthur Cabral to score or assist any time – Yes
Fiorentina vs Braga Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Fiorentina win with a probability of 48.95%. A win for Braga has a probability of 27.12% and a draw has a probability of 23.9%.
The most likely scoreline for a Fiorentina win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.53%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (9.31%) and 2-0 (7.91%). The likeliest Braga win is 1-2 (6.76%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (11.21%).
Fiorentina vs Braga Where To Watch Live UEFA Europa Conference League Today Match
You can watch this match on:
- Live scores.
- UEFA.tv.