Fiorentina take on the visitors Betis in the second leg of UEFA Conference League semifinals. First leg result: 1-2. The match will be played on Thursday, April 8th at Stadio Artemio Franchi (Florence).
Fiorentina are trying to prove they’re not stuck in place. The Viola finished 8th in Serie A two seasons ago. In the UEFA Conference League that year, they made it all the way to the final — a breakthrough achievement under manager Vincenzo Italiano. But then, in 2023/2024, everything played out exactly the same both domestically and in Europe, which was seen at best as stagnation. As a result, Italiano was dismissed, and under Palladino, there's still no certainty they can climb up to 7th place (though it's entirely possible — just as there’s a risk of ending up 9th). In Europe, they nearly slipped up in qualifying: Puskás Akadémia were only beaten on penalties. Since then, they comfortably navigated the group stage and overcame both Panathinaikos and Celje in the knockouts. Despite conceding twice in Seville, they managed to score an away goal, which could prove crucial in the return leg. At home, Fiorentina tend to play more confidently, and that could be a key factor in their favor.
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Betis looked like they were on a slow decline. The team, which not long ago finished 5th and lifted the Copa del Rey, only managed 7th last season after edging out a struggling Villarreal. At the start of this campaign, they had issues again, but now Pellegrini has clearly steadied the ship. Ironically, his squad, boosted in January by the loan signing of Antony, are once again battling Villarreal — this time for 5th place, which could now mean a Champions League spot. On the continental front, their performances also improved after a shaky autumn. Thanks to crucial wins in December, they advanced to the knockout stage. There, Betis knocked out Gent, Vitória Guimarães, and Jagiellonia, showing consistent progress. They also managed a narrow 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the first leg, and now a draw will be enough to see them through.
In the early 2010s, the clubs met twice in friendlies — each won once. The Italians are solid and play at home — we back them to win, but with a "0" handicap.
Prediction for the match: Fiorentina to win with 0.0 handicap.
