Puskas Akademia vs Fiorentina prediction, odds & betting tips 29/08/2024

A place in the UEFA Europa Conference League is up for grabs as Puskas Akademia and Fiorentina go head-to-head at Pancho Arena on Thursday 29 August. View our free Puskas Akademia vs Fiorentina predictions below.

Puskas Akademia vs Fiorentina predictions: Both teams to be amongst the goals

Key stats

• While Puskas Akademia are currently on a 13-match unbeaten run, Fiorentina have no losses in their last seven games.
• The first leg of this tie ended in a 3-3 draw.
• Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Puskas Akademia’s last seven games, and in eight of Fiorentina's last nine matches.
• At least three goals were scored in six of Fiorentina's last eight matches, and in five of Puskas Akademia's last seven games.

Correct score prediction: Puskas Akademia 2-2 Fiorentina

Fiorentina have drawn four consecutive matches, and both teams scored in three of them. On the other hand, two of Puskas Akademia's last three games ended 3-3. We expect both teams to find the net, with this match going all the way to extra time.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Fiorentina are clear favourites

• HOME:9/2 (5.50) – 18.3%
• DRAW:16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
• AWAY:1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Despite being the overwhelming underdogs in the first leg of their playoff tie, Puskas Akademia were able to hold their own against Fiorentina, extending their unbeaten run to 13 matches (W8, D5).

Although Puskas Akademia have the advantage of playing at home, Fiorentina are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds usually have a 66.7% probability of winning.

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Moreover, these teams scored six goals between them when they met last week. Given that three of Puskas Akademia's last four matches featured at least four goals, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/10 (2.70). That one has a 27% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Can Fiorentina continue their dominance over Hungarian teams?

This will be Fiorentina's eighth encounter with a Hungarian team in a UEFA competition. They have five wins in their previous seven skirmishes, with a draw and a defeat.

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24

Fiorentina

3

Puskas Academy

3

Puskas Akademia preview: Will the fourth time be the charm?

In their 19-year history, Puskas Akademia have never made it past the qualifying rounds of a UEFA competition. They were knocked out before the third qualifying round in their previous three attempts. As it stands, there are no new absentees for the hosts ahead of this encounter.

Predicted lineup: Pecsi (GK), Ormonde-Ottewill, Stronati, Golla, Maceiras, Plsek, Favorov, Nagy, Nissila, Soisalo & Puljic.

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24

L

Fiorentina

1 (5)

Puskas Academy

1 (4)

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24

D

Fiorentina

3

Puskas Academy

3

Hungary NB I 18/08/24

W

MTK Budapest

0

Puskas Academy

1

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 15/08/24

D

Ararat Armenia

3

Puskas Academy

3

Hungary NB I 11/08/24

W

Nyiregyhaza Spartacus

1

Puskas Academy

3

Fiorentina preview: Looking to get back to winning ways

Unlike their opponents, Fiorentina have a lot of experience in UEFA competitions. They came close to winning the Conference League last season but lost in the final to Olympiacos after extra time. There are no injury concerns for the Serie A outfit ahead of their trip to Hungary.

Predicted lineup: De Gea (GK), Quarta, Pongracic, Ranieri, Kayode, Bianco, Mandragora, Parisi, Colpani, Beltran & Sottil.

Italy Serie A 01/09/24

D

Monza

2

Fiorentina

2

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24

W

Puskas Academy

1 (4)

Fiorentina

1 (5)

Italy Serie A 25/08/24

D

Venezia

0

Fiorentina

0

UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24

D

Puskas Academy

3

Fiorentina

3

Italy Serie A 17/08/24

D

Parma

1

Fiorentina

1

Player to watch: Zsolt Nagy

Zsolt Nagy registered the first goal when these teams met last week. He has four goals and three assists in his last six appearances for Puskas Akademia. The 31-year-old will be called upon to provide the goals as Puskas Akademia aim to advance to a UEFA competition for the first time.