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Fiorentina will entertain LASK at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the league phase of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts have three wins in four games thus far and are in sixth place in the standings. Die Schwarz-Weißen have endured a winless start to their campaign, with two draws, and are in 32nd place.
The Viola have been in good touch recently, winning four of their last five games. They hosted Cagliari in Serie A last week and registered a 1-0 win. Danilo Cataldi scored the only goal of the match in the 24th minute, with Lucas Beltrán picking up the assist.
The visitors have seen a drop in form and suffered their third consecutive defeat last week, falling to a 2-1 away loss to Wolfsberger in the Austrian Bundesliga.
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The Viola hosted Pafos in the Conference League last month and registered a 3-2 win. Die Schwarz-Weißen met Borac last time around and suffered a 2-1 defeat. Valon Berisha had scored in the 51st minute but Borac scored twice late in the match to secure a comeback win.
Fiorentina vs LASK Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts have locked horns with Austrian teams 14 times. They have a good record in these meetings, recording nine wins.
- The visitors have met Italian teams thrice. They have a decent record in these meetings, with one win, one loss, and a draw.
- Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last eight home games in the Conference League, recording six wins.
- LASK have lost their last three away games in the Conference League, conceding eight goals while scoring twice.
- Both teams have conceded six goals in four league games in the competition and the hosts have outscored Die Schwarz-Weißen 10-3.
Fiorentina vs LASK Prediction
The Viola have suffered two losses in their last 15 games in all competitions, with one of them coming on penalties against Empoli in the Coppa Italia last week. They have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight home games in the Conference league and will look to continue their prolific run here. They have an unbeaten home record against Austrian teams and are strong favorites.
Edoardo Bove is the only confirmed absentee for head coach Raffaele Palladino. Moise Kean was on the bench against Cagliari and is likely to return to the starting XI.
Die Schwarz-Weißen have lost their last three games, conceding one goal apiece, and will look to improve upon that record. They have suffered defeat in their only away meeting against an Italian side.
Jörg Siebenhandl was sent off last month and will serve a suspension here. Lukas Jungwirth is expected to take his place in the starting XI.
The hosts have a good record in the Conference League and, considering the visitors' winless run in the ongoing campaign, the Viola should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Fiorentina 2-1 LASK
Fiorentina vs LASK Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fiorentina to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
