Team analysis: Vitoria de Guimaraes
Vitoria SC have been one of the standout teams in the Conference League this season, displaying impressive offensive prowess and going undefeated in five games. Their recent win over St. Gallen, where they scored four goals and fired 30 shots, highlighted their offensive abilities and dominance in away games. The Portuguese club have excelled in the League stage, leading the way in shots on goal (120) and are currently fourth in goals scored with 12. Despite their success in Europe, they are struggling at home in the Primeira Liga, where they are currently sixth and five points behind the places leading to Europe. The form of Rui Borges’ side has been patchy in the league, with just two wins in their last nine matches, suggesting that the European campaign has been their primary focus this season.
Key players include Gustavo Silva, who was instrumental in their attack, and Nuno Santos, who provided two assists against St. Gallen. Defensively, Mikel Villanueva, although back from injury, may not be fully fit for this game, adding to the concern for Borges.
Mikel Villanueva is questionable due to injury problems, while Rui Borges could rotate the squad to keep key players fresh. Nuno Santos and Nelson Oliveira have stood out and are expected to start.
Team analysis: Fiorentina
Fiorentina have been in excellent form in the domestic competition and the recent series defeat against Bologna was their second of the season and ended an impressive run of eight consecutive league wins. In the Conference League, they were also very powerful, recording a huge 7-0 triumph against LASK in their last outing. The Italian team is hoping for a deeper breakthrough in Europe after two failures in the finals of previous seasons. Despite elimination from the Coppa Italia, they have already secured a place in the Conference League playoffs and are focused on securing direct entry into the knockout stages. Raffaele Palladino has shown great depth and flexibility in his squad, and with almost all key players available, will aim to continue their European campaign.
Jonathan Ikone, Fiorentina’s top scorer in the Conference League with four goals, is likely to play a key role in attack alongside Albert Gudmundsson and Riccardo Sottillo, who also scored in the demolition of LASK. David de Gea and Moise Kean could be rested given their high-profile roles in Serie A, but the core of the squad remains strong.
David de Gea is the only absentee due to a recent heart arrhythmia, while Raffaele Palladino could make a few rotations in his squad. Jonathan Ikone, with four goals in the Conference League, should start, and the team should be strong in general, although rotations must be reckoned with.
Betting proposal: GG
Vitoria de Guimaraes and Fiorentina have shown good offensive prowess in their European performances. Vitoria stood out with an average of over two goals per game in the Conference League, while Fiorentina, despite having only one defeat in the group stage, shows similar offensive tendencies. A dynamic match with goals on both sides is expected.
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