Prediction: Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Two sides who have their sights set on finding a route out of Group F this year, Fiorentina will welcome Ferencvaros to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday night.

Fiorentina

Starting with the hosts, while Fiorentina might have been disappointed after only opening their Europa Conference League adventure with a 2-2 draw away at Genk a fortnight ago, the Purples have impressed since returning from September’s international break. Picking up some perfect momentum earlier in the week as they breezed their way to a routine 3-0 win against Cagliari, Vincenzo Italiano’s men are unbeaten in each of their five appearances since returning from September’s international break. Tipped as a leading contender to claim top spot in Group F this year, last season’s finalists will be excited by their recent purple patch on home soil. Including that 3-0 romp against Cagliari on Monday night, Fiorentina have won each of their last three appearances at the Stadio Artemio Franchi by an aggregate score of 8-3.

Team News

Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single appearance this season, Fiorentina will once again be without Gaetano Castrovilli on Thursday night. The 26-year-old will be joined on the sidelines by Dodo and former Everton defender Yerry Mina.

Yet to bag a single strike since making the move from Spezia this summer, M’Bala Nzola could be replaced in the final third by Lucas Beltran here. Notching six goals across all competitions since opening the new campaign, Argentina international Nicolas Gonzalez will have a key role to play in midweek.

Ferencvaros

As for the visitors, opening their own Europa Conference League with a routine 3-1 romp at home against Cukaricki a fortnight ago, Ferencvaros are in the midst of a real purple patch. Last seen over the weekend picking up some perfect momentum as they cruised their way to a 6-1 victory away at MTK Budapest, Dejan Stankovic’s side have their sights firmly set on finding a route out of Group F this year. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, the Hungarian giants have won each of their previous 10 straight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to August 13th. Gaining a real reputation for their clinical displays in the final third, it is worth noting that the midweek guests have notched a stunning 40 strikes on that 10-match winning run. While Ferencvaros might arrive at the Stadio Artemio Franchi tipped as a real underdog, Stankovic’s side will be confident of testing a leaky Fiorentina defence here.

Team News

Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not featuring since the end of May, Ferencvaros will be without 22-year-old Adam Halmai here. Likewise, Stankovic’s side are still sweating over the fitness of Mali international striker Adama Traore when they travel to Tuscany in midweek.

Once again finding the net against MTK Budapest over the weekend and now bagging 17 strikes in just his previous 16 appearances across all competitions, Hungarian international Barnabas Varga will spearhead Stankovic’s charge on Thursday night.

Key Factors to Consider

• Including a routine 3-0 victory against Cagliari earlier in the week, Fiorentina are unbeaten in each of their five appearances since returning from September’s international break.
• Likewise, the Purples have won each of their previous three showdowns at the Stadio Artemio Franchi by an aggregate score of 8-2.
• Ferencvaros have won each of their previous 10 straight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to August 13th.
• The reigning Hungarian champions have remarkably bagged 40 strikes on that 10-match winning romp.
• Hungarian international Barnabas Varga has notched 17 strikes in his previous 16 appearances for club and country.

Conclusion

Two sides who have their sights firmly set on finding a route out of Group F, neutrals could be treated to an enjoyable affair on Thursday night. Although Fiorentina might have impressed since returning from September’s international break, the Italian giants could face a tricky test here. Meeting a Ferencvaros squad that have notched a staggering 40 strikes on their 10-match winning run, chances could come thick and fast here. With the Hungarian champions seeing four of their last six away fixtures finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome on Thursday.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet