With all eyes falling on Prague on Wednesday night, Fiorentina and West Ham will be looking to make their own piece of Europa Conference League history when they meet at the Fortuna Arena.
Although the Hammers might have shown some extended domestic issues this season, David Moyes’ men are just 90 minutes away from getting their hands on a first piece of silverware since their FA Cup success back in 1980.
However, although the Premier League outfit might have came past AZ Alkmaar last month thanks to a 3-1 aggregate victory, the former Manchester United boss will face a huge challenge here.
Watching the Viola mount a stellar semi-final comeback against Basel on May 18th, Fiorentina have certainly claimed a real boost over the past fortnight and they will arrive in the Czech Republic feeling that they can complete what has been a rollercoaster European adventure.
With this season’s Conference League title appearing to be hanging firmly in the balance on Wednesday night, we could be set for a fiery affair from Prague.
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Cabral to extend on his Conference League romp
Mounting a remarkable second-leg comeback away at Basel on May 18th, a huge part of Fiorentina’s Conference League success this season as been thanks to their free-scoring displays in the final third.
Signing off their Serie A campaign with a 3-1 victory away at Sassuolo last weekend, it has been Arthur Cabral who has stollen plenty of the Viola’s European headlines on either side of the World Cup’s winter break.
Once again finding the net while on domestic duties a few days ago, the ex-Palmeiras striker has also notched seven Conference League strikes in his 13 appearances this year – a tally that is only matched by Basel’s Zeki Amdouni.
Looking to simultaneously hand Fiorentina a first European crown since 1961 and also claim this season’s Conference League Golden Boot, the 25-year-old will spearhead Vincenzo Italiano’s attack here.
Averaging a hugely impressive 1.7 shots per Conference League appearance this year, Cabral should be confident of testing a West Ham defence that have recorded just a pair of clean sheets in their last nine matchups across all competitions.
Bet Builder Tip: Arthur Cabral to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 5/2 with Olympusbet
Rice heroics in his final West Ham appearance
With it all but confirmed that Declan Rice will be making a blockbuster move away from east London this summer, West Ham’s midfield icon has made it clear that Conference League success is the only thing on his mind.
Looking to drag the Hammers to a first piece of silverware in over four decades, Rice has undoubtedly been Moyes’ standout performer both on the domestic and European front this season.
Now regarded to be among Europe’s best central midfielders, the England international has also gained a reputation for his ability to break up play in front of West Ham’s leaky defence.
Completing 79 Premier League tackles this season – a tally that is only surpassed by eight other top-flight stars – Rice has also continued to shine while on Conference League duties.
Completing five tackles over both semi-final meetings against AZ Alkmaar last month, the 24-year-old has also won 11 duels in just his previous five Conference League appearances.
Likewise, averaging 1.6 tackles per European appearance this season, Rice will have another key role to play on Wednesday night.
Bet Builder Tip: Declan Rice to win over 1.5 tackles @ 1/2 with Dachbet
Mandragora to walk another disciplinary tightrope
With the Fiorentina squad committing a combined total of 196 fouls during their Conference League adventure this year – nine more than any club that has competed in this season’s tournament – Rolando Mandragora has been a huge part of the Viola’s disciplinary issues.
Although the 25-year-old might have become a lynchpin in Italiano’s midfield, Mandragora has become well-known to officials from across the continent.
With no player in Fiorentina’s squad committing more than Mandragora’s 23 European fouls this year, the Italian international is also averaging 1.6 fouls per Conference League appearance this season.
It should also be highlighted, no player to feature in this season’s Conference League campaign has been blown up on more occasions that the former Udinese star.
Set to make a full return after being handed a pre-final rest away at Sassuolo last weekend, Mandragora could be set to walk yet another Conference League disciplinary tightrope in Prague.
Bet Builder Tip: Rolando Mandragora to commit over 1.5 fouls @ 8/11 Luckster
Europa Conference League Bet Builder
- Arthur Cabral to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 5/2
- Declan Rice to win over 1.5 tackles @ 1/2
- Rolando Mandragora to commit over 1.5 fouls @ 8/11
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