The article provides a preview and prediction for the upcoming match between Olympiacos and Fiorentina.

The article provides a preview and prediction for the upcoming match between Olympiacos and Fiorentina.

The UEFA Europa Conference League will be on the line when Olympiacos and Fiorentina lock horns at the OPAP Arena in Athens on Wednesday.

In the three games leading up to their UEFA Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina on Wednesday, Olympiacos has only managed one victory, reflecting their recent lacklustre play. To grind out a precious victory over the Italian team in this final, they will need to get better.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, placed second last year and will want to take first place this time around. The Italian team had only won two of their previous five games in all competitions going into this one. To win the competition, they will have to perform better.

Olympiacos is expected to compete in this match, and it will be intriguing to observe whether team emerges victorious. Ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa Conference League final, The Hard Tackle examines the match in more detail.

The article provides a preview and prediction for the upcoming match between Olympiacos and Fiorentina.

Team News & Tactics

Olympiacos

The Olympiacos roster is totally healthy, with the exception of injured player Doron Leidner, who is sidelined by a persistent knee ailment. It is probable that the Greek team will choose a 4-3-3 configuration, with Konstantinos Tzolakis starting in goal.

Rodinei and Francisco Ortega will start as the full-backs in the back four. They’ll try to aid in the attack and maintain a tight defensive line. David Carmo and Panagiotis Retsos will be the starting centre defenders.

Vicente Iborra, Santiago Hezze, and Chiquinho will start in the midfield as a unit. They plan to increase control and defensive cover in the park’s centre. From the broad areas of the attack, Konstantinos Fortounis and Daniel Podence will offer flair and pace. Lastly, Olympiacos’ Ayoub El-Kaabi will start at the front of the queue versus Fiorentina.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Tzolakis; Rodinei, Carmo, Retsos, Ortega; Iborra, Hezze, Chiquinho; Fortounis, El-Kaabi, Podence

Fiorentina

Fiorentina do not have any major injury problems heading into this game. Riccardo Sottil is ruled out for the season with a collarbone fracture. Meanwhile, Pietro Terracciano will start in goal for La Viola on Wednesday.

The backline should feature Michael Kayode and Fabiano Parisi will start as the full-backs. Lucas Martinez Quarta will start at the heart of the Fiorentina defence alongside Nikola Milenkovic against Olympiacos.

As for the midfield unit, Rolando Mandragora will start alongside Arthur in the double pivot. The duo will look to add defensive cover and control to the side. Nicolas Gonzalez and Gaetano Castrovilli will add pace and flair to the side. Meanwhile, Antonin Barak will provide creativity from the central areas. Finally, M’Bala Nzola will spearhead the Fiorentina attack against Olympiacos.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Terracciano; Kayode, Martinez, Milenkovic, Parisi; Mandragora, Arthur; Gonzalez, Barak, Castrovilli; Nzola

Key Stats

• Fiorentina are unbeaten in each of their last 13 games in Europe (W7 D6).
• Ayoub El-Kaabi is the leading goalscorer across major European competitions this season with 13 goals.
• Olympiacos have lost six of their last seven matches in European competition against Italian opposition.
• Fiorentina have just one win in their five previous meetings with Greek opposition in Europe (D3 L1).

Nicolas Gonzalez

The important player to keep an eye on is the Argentine international. With 12 goals in all competitions this season, the 25-year-old has been playing well. With his flare and link-up play, he will want to get on the scoresheet here and create opportunities for his teammates.

Gonzalez, who has performed admirably this year, will try to have a significant effect in Fiorentina’s most important game.

The article provides a preview and prediction for the upcoming match between Olympiacos and Fiorentina.

Prediction

Olympiacos 1-2 Fiorentina

This competition is sure to be exciting, and it will be interesting to watch which squad wins. It looks like an evenly contested match because neither team is playing at their best before the game starts.

Fiorentina will want to produce today since they are well aware of the heartache that can result from losing a big final. Given their superior roster, it appears likely that the Italian team will prevail by a slim margin. Vincenzo Italiano and his team are expected to prevail 2-1, according to The Hard Tackle.