Fiorentina vs Istanbul Basaksehir
UEFA Europa League Conference, KO: 17:45 Oct 27, 2022, Stadio Artemio Franchi
It is a battle for top spot in Group A of the Europa Conference League as Fiorentina host Istanbul Basaksehir. The Italians have a solid home record in the competition and should have the edge over Istanbul, who have found things difficult on their travels.
Fiorentina made a slow start to the Europa Conference League as they failed to win any of their opening two matches. However, they have since picked up their form, completing the double over Scottish side Hearts with a 5-1 home victory last time out.
La Viola’s form has been a bit patchy in recent weeks with just two wins from their last five matches across all competitions. They head into Thursday’s clash off the back of a 4-3 home defeat to Inter Milan in Serie A last Saturday.
Fiorentina may have lost at the Artemio Franchi last Saturday but their home record in the Conference League has been solid. Vincenzo Italiano’s men are unbeaten in front of their fans in the competition, claiming two wins and a draw from three matches.
Istanbul Basaksehir have been the team to beat in Group A and are yet to taste defeat after four matches. They have claimed three wins and a draw in that run and are currently three points clear at the top of the standings.
The Turks eased to a 3-0 victory over Rigas SF in their previous Conference League fixture with Stefano Okaka netting a brace. However, they will travel to Fiorentina off the back of a 1-0 defeat at Fenerbahce in a Super Lig fixture last Saturday.
That defeat to Fenerbahce highlights a slight problem for Istanbul Basaksehir on their recent travels as they are winless in their last two away matches. They were held to a 0-0 draw by Rigas SF in their previous Conference League fixture on the road.
How the bookies view it
Fiorentina are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 3/4 with Unibet. A victory for Istanbul Basaksehir is valued at 7/2 by Paddy Power while bet365 is offering odds of 11/4 for a draw.
Head to head
There has been only one previous meeting between Fiorentina and Istanbul Basaksehir with the Turks claiming a 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture.
Players to watch
Nico Gonzalez netted a brace in the previous win over Hearts and will be the one to watch for Fiorentina. The attacker is priced at 17/10 by Paddy Power to find the net on Thursday.
Stefano Okaka is also coming off a brace against Rigas SF in his previous Conference League appearance. He could be worth keeping an eye on for Istanbul Basaksehir and is priced at 7/2 by Paddy Power to get on the score sheet on Thursday.
Anything else catch the eye?
Fiorentina and Istanbul Basaksehir have attackers that know their way to goal and both teams could be backed to score at 10/11 with bet365. Over 2.5 goals is valued at evens with Unibet while bet365 is offering odds of 5/2 for over 3.5 goals.
Both teams have had some late showings this season and with all the goals in the first meeting coming after the break, the second half could be tipped as the highest scoring half at 11/10 with Paddy Power.
This UEFA Europa League Conference match between Fiorentina and Istanbul Basaksehir will be played on Oct 27, 2022 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Fiorentina vs Istanbul Basaksehir prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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