Fiorentina will entertain Braga at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout playoffs on Thursday (February 23).
The hosts won 4-0 away in the first leg in Braga last week. Luka Jovic and Arthur Cabral bagged braces while defender Cristiano Biraghi registered a couple of assists.
Braga returned to winning ways in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, beating Arouca 2-0 at home. Fiorentina, though, were held to a 1-1 draw by Empoli in their last outing but will fancy their chances of reaching the Round of 16.
Fiorentina vs Braga Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams met for the first time in the first leg last week, which Fiorentina won 4-0.
- Braga's last 23 games have produced conclusive results, winning 18.
- Three of Fiorentina's last five home games have produced under 2.5 goals, while Braga have seen over 2.5 goals in their last five away outings.
- Fiorentina enjoyed an unbeaten run at home in the Europa Conference League, winning twice and drawing once in three group games. They scored eight goals and conceded just one.
- Braga have lost twice in their last five away games, both against Sporting by a 5-0 cumulative score.
Fiorentina vs Braga Prediction
Fiorentina took a massive four-goal lead in the first leg and are expected to sit back and defend.
Braga could produce a strong display but overturning a four-goal deficit seems beyond their reach. Fiorentina made quick work of Braga in the first leg and could score again. A high-scoring draw could ensue.
Prediction: Fiorentina 2-2 Braga
Fiorentina vs Braga Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Arthur Cabral to score or assist any time - Yes