Fiorentina take on the visitors Bologna in the quarterfinal match of Coppa Italia. The match will be played on Tuesday, January 9th at Stadio Artemio Franchi (Florence).
Fiorentina, under Vincenzo Italiano, may not have blossomed fully, but there's definite progress (rising to 7th place, despite selling the prolific Vlahović mid-season) and stability. In the previous season, the Viola were close to a trophy but faced disappointment in the finals of both the Coppa Italia and the Conference League. However, due to Juventus' ban, they remained in European competition and easily progressed through the group stage. Engaging in the battle for a top-four spot in Serie A, an unbeaten run placed them at 4th by the end of 2023. However, a surprising 0-1 loss to Sassuolo raised questions, suggesting distraction or underestimation of the green-and-blacks. Fortunately, competitors stumbled, allowing them to maintain their position in the top quartet.
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Bologna have been one of the revelations of this season. The red-and-blues made progress in the previous season, credited to the coaching of Thiago Motta. After a full summer preparation, they achieved even greater progress despite the potential departure of the main star, Arnautovic, to Inter. Notably, they secured a spot in the Coppa Italia 1/8 finals by defeating Inter 2-1 in extra time in Milan. Following that, they beat a potential competitor, Atalanta, 1-0 at home in Serie A, confirming their place in the top four. However, a reality check came in Udine, where the crisis-ridden Udinese won 3-0. They also managed to salvage a draw against Genoa thanks to De Silvestri's goal in the 95th minute.
Head-to-head encounters last season saw Bologna winning both matches. However, in November, the Viola were stronger at home, securing a 2-1 victory. All advantages are in favor of the home team. We bet that the Viola will achieve victory in regular time in this match.
Prediction for the match: Fiorentina to win.
