Viktoria Plzen vs Fiorentina prediction and betting tips on April 11, 2024
In the first quarter-final match of the UEFA Conference League, a clash between Czech side Viktoria Plzeň and Fiorentina will take place. The meeting will be held in the city of Plzeň on Thursday, April 11. The game is scheduled to kick off at 17:45 Central European Time.
Viktoria Plzeň
The Czechs have been consistently performing at a high level this season. While they are far behind the Prague duo of Slavia and Sparta in the Czech league, they have been impressive in European competitions. Viktoria confidently won their group, which included Dynamo Zagreb, Astana, and Balkani. Interestingly, the Czech side won all six matches and conceded only one goal. In the previous stage, Viktoria defeated Swiss side Servette in a penalty shootout.
Fiorentina
Under Vincenzo Italiano's guidance, Fiorentina is progressing steadily through the UEFA Conference League tournament bracket. In the group stage, Fiorentina confidently secured the top spot without losing a single match. In the round of 16, the Italians proved stronger than Maccabi Haifa. It's worth noting that the "Viola" have very good chances to reach the decisive match of this tournament for the second time in a row.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Viktoria has lost only one match this year.
- Fiorentina has won only one away match out of the last eight.
- The teams have not faced each other before.
Viktoria Plzeň vs Fiorentina Prediction
The visitors will be the favorites in this encounter, but the Czech side is capable of putting up a strong fight at home. I believe the match will be interesting, and I will bet on over 2.5 goals.