Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Conference League match.
Real Betis have been delivering solid performances as the season draws to a close. In addition to competing for a place in the Conference League final, they are also in the hunt for a top-five finish in La Liga, which would secure Champions League qualification. Fiorentina, meanwhile, are expected to go all out in the second leg on home turf. They have shown that they are capable of making an impact in European competitions.
Fiorentina
Since the start of April, the “Both Teams to Score — Yes” market has landed in six of Fiorentina’s last eight matches across all competitions. In last week’s trip to Seville, the team almost overturned a 0:2 deficit. A wave of substitutions led to a goal from Luca Ranieri and a total of 1.04 xG. At home, Fiorentina have been in strong form since early February, winning seven of their last ten matches and scoring fewer than two goals in just one of them.
Real Betis
For Real Betis, the “Both Teams to Score — Yes” market has landed in nine of their last ten outings in La Liga and the Conference League since 16 March. This weekend, Antony Matheus, currently on loan from Manchester United, once again made the difference, scoring a stunning 91st-minute winner against RCD Espanyol (2:1). That result kept the team just one point behind the top five. It’s expected that they will allow chances in Florence, but their attacking power should allow them to create dangerous moments as well.
Fiorentina vs Real Betis Prediction
Unlike the other Conference League semi-final, this tie between Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompié remains finely balanced. The “Both Teams to Score — Yes” market is worth examining, given that both squads are likely to commit players forward.
