Fiorentina faces Polissya: prediction, date, and where to watch the Conference League match
On Thursday, August 28, a crucial match will take place in the second qualifying round of the Conference League, featuring Zhytomyr’s Polissya against Italian club Fiorentina.
This fixture will determine which team advances further in this prestigious tournament.
Due to ongoing renovations at Fiorentina’s home stadium, Artemio Franchi, the game will be held at Sassuolo’s Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
In Ukraine, viewers can watch the match live on Kyivstar TV, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 PM Kyiv time.Bookmakers widely favor Fiorentina as the main contender to win.
Bets on their victory are accepted with a coefficient of 1.23, while a draw is estimated at 6.10, and Polissya’s victory at 11.00.
The first leg, held in Slovakia, resulted in a decisive 3-0 win for Fiorentina.Overall, Polissya finished fourth in the Ukrainian Premier League last season and has already beaten representatives from Andorra (Santa Coloma) and Hungary (Paksi) in the Conference League qualifiers.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, finished sixth in Serie A last season, confirming their position among Italy’s top clubs.
Experts expect a competitive and intense match, with both teams having a fair chance to progress further, though the odds slightly favor the Italians.