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Basel - Fiorentina
UEFA Europa Conference League - St. Jakob-Park
2nd Round
Prediction 1
Basel or Draw
99/100 (1.99)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
3/5 (1.60)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Basel and Fiorentina collide at the St. Jakob-Park in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, May 18th. Basel hold a 2-1 lead from the first-leg ahead of the second part of the sides’ semi-final double-header. Read our Europa Conference League predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Basel vs Fiorentina
Basel hold all the aces ahead of their Conference League semi-final clash with Fiorentina in Switzerland on Thursday. Read our top Basel vs Fiorentina predictions for this week’s fixture below and when you’re finished here, head over to our football betting tips page for more expert picks.
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Basel Double Chance
Basel fought back brilliantly from a goal down to win 2-1 in Florence last week in their Conference League semi-final firs-leg meeting with Fiorentina, but despite their heroics, the bookies have sided against them in the markets for Thursday’s return fixture. Indeed, Basel are close to evens in the double chance realm and having lost just one at home in the competition this term, they look like excellent value. La Viola need to push forward in search of parity this week and Basel could take the chance to counter-attack their way to glory. Back the hosts to avoid defeat here.
Both Teams to Score
Basel and Fiorentina traded blows and swapped goals in Italy last week and we’re tipping both teams to score to land again in the teams’ second-leg on Thursday in Switzerland. Basel have been reliable performers in that market right throughout their Conference League campaign and both teams managed to register in 70% of their last ten matches in the tournament. BTTS also landed in each of La Viola’s last four tests on the UECL and our second Basel vs Fiorentina prediction anticipates more of the same.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Basel vs Fiorentina
Check out our selection of key stats for Thursday’s contest featuring Basel – Fiorentina below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
11/05/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Fiorentina
Basel
1
2
26/11/15
UEFA Europa League UEL
Basel
Fiorentina
2
2
17/09/15
UEFA Europa League UEL
Fiorentina
Basel
1
2
Last Five - Basel
29/05/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Grasshoppers
Basel
1
3
W
25/05/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Servette
Basel
3
3
D
21/05/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Lugano
Basel
1
1
D
18/05/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
Fiorentina
Basel
3
1
L
14/05/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
St Gallen
Basel
6
1
L
Last Five - Fiorentina
07/06/23
UEFA Europa Conference League CON
West Ham
Fiorentina
2
1
L
02/06/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Sassuolo
Fiorentina
1
3
W
27/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Roma
Fiorentina
1
2
W
24/05/23
Coppa Italia Coppa
Inter Milan
Fiorentina
2
1
L
21/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Torino
Fiorentina
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Basel vs Fiorentina odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s clash below.
Basel odds: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
Draw odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
Fiorentina odds: 149/100 (2.49) – 40.2%
Visitors Fiorentina have been priced as the bookmakers’ expected winners this week, with the implied probability of an away win coming in at 40.2%. Elsewhere, odds of 8/13 (1.62) are on the books for over 2.5 goals on Thursday and that eventuality has an implied probability of 61.9%. Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of Basel’s last five Conference League fixtures.
Basel vs Fiorentina Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Basel vs Fiorentina lineups and team news for Thursday’s Europa Conference League battle below.
Basel
Riccardo Calafiori is listed as a doubt for Basel, though the defender could shake off a muscle complaint in time to feature on Thursday. Wouter Burge, Kakim Adams Nuhi and Taulant Xhaka are all suspended domestically, though they are free to play in the Conference League.
Predicted Lineup for Basel: Hitz – Lang, Adams, Pelmard – Ndoye, Diouf, Xhaka, Burger, Calafiori – Augustin, Amdouni
Fiorentina
Salvatore Sirigu is Fiorentina's only injury concern and apart from their injured keeper, La Viola's squad looks strong ahead of Thursday's game. Fiorentina beat Udinese 2-0 at the weekend while resting several of their star players.
Predicted Lineup for Fiorentina: Terracciano – Dodo, Martinez, Ranieri, Biraghi – Bonaventura, Amrabat, Mandragora – Ikone, Gonzalez, Cabral
Player to Watch – Zeki Amdouni
22-year-old attacker Zeki Amdouni netted the game’s winning goal in Basel’s 2-1 semi-final first-leg win at Fiorentina last week and the young Swiss forward could be one to watch closely when the teams meet again on Thursday. Amdouni has already scored six times in the Conference League overall this term.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Basel
Fiorentina
Basel vs Fiorentina Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Where will Thursday’s game be played?
St. Jakob-Park will host Basel’s clash with Fiorentina this week.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST.
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Basel’s encounter with Fiorentina will be shown live on BT Sport 4. Make sure to check out our expert Basel vs Fiorentina prediction near the top of this preview.
