Fiorentina will take a trip to the Futbal Tatran Arena to face Polissya Zhytomyr for the first time on August 21 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff.
The Lilies have endured an underwhelming pre-season as the start of the Italian Serie A campaign draws near. With only a few wins under their belt, their recent performances have raised questions about form and sharpness. As a result, this upcoming fixture presents a valuable opportunity for them to gain momentum, build confidence and head into the new domestic season on a positive note.
On the other hand, the Wolves have already played and successfully navigated two qualifying rounds. Having found early-season form, they will be eager to continue their strong run and test themselves against higher-level opposition, with hopes of causing an upset.
Read our Polissya vs Fiorentina predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Conference League predictions.
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Polissya vs Fiorentina prediction: Udinese clear favourites
Key statistics
- Moise Kean has found the net twice in his last three preseason games.
- Fiorentina have scored two or more goals in two of their last five friendly games.
- The Lilies have won two of their last five friendlies.
Correct score prediction: Polissya 0-3 Fiorentina
This will be the first time the two teams have ever played each other. Fiorentina are more experienced in playing European competitions, which should come as an advantage when playing against the Wolves.
They have also played a 3-0 scoreline in one of their preseason friendlies and given the quality of their squad, a 3-0 win for Fiorentina is a likely prediction, based on the difference in quality between the two teams.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Fiorentina tipped to win
- Home: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.29%
- Draw: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.83%
- Away: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.53%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Fiorentina are the clear favourites to win, with decimal odds of 1.36, giving them a strong 73.53% chance of victory. This is because they have a better team and have been playing well recently.
Polissya are the underdogs, with decimal odds of 7.00, meaning they only have about a 14.29% chance of winning. They face a tough challenge against a much stronger Fiorentina side. A draw is also possible, with decimal odds of 4.80 and a 20.83% chance, but Fiorentina’s quality makes them the most likely team to win this match.
Most recent head-to-head: No previous meetings
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides, as they have never faced each other in a European fixture. Despite a disappointing pre-season, where they managed only two wins from five matches, the Purple Ones enter the tie as clear favourites. One key advantage for the Italian side is their experience in European competitions, which could prove crucial on the big stage.
On the other hand, Ruslan Rotan’s Polissya have already played two qualifying matches ahead of this clash, giving them a slight edge in terms of competitive rhythm. They will be aiming to build on that momentum and pull off a surprise result against the more established Serie A outfit.
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Polissya preview: Aiming to cause an upset
Ruslan Rotan’s side head into their next European fixture on the back of two consecutive defeats, the most recent being a loss to Paksi FC in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying tie. However, the damage had already been done in the first leg, where Polissya secured a comfortable advantage, allowing them to progress despite the setback.
Looking ahead to their upcoming knockout clash against a much stronger opponent in Stefano Pioli’s men, Polissya will take some comfort in having a fully fit squad. With no injury concerns reported, Rotan will have the benefit of selecting from his entire team, a crucial advantage as they prepare to face a top-tier Serie A side.
Predicted lineup: Volynets (GK), Kravchenko, Sarapiy, Beskorovaynyi, Krushynskyi, Andriyevski, Babenko, Lednev, Gutsulyak, Filippov & Nazarenko
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 17/08/25
L
LNZ Lebedyn
2
Polissya Zhytomyr
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 14/08/25
L
Paksi
2
Polissya Zhytomyr
1
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 10/08/25
L
Kolos Kovalivka
1
Polissya Zhytomyr
0
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 07/08/25
W
Paksi
0
Polissya Zhytomyr
3
Ukraine Vyscha Liga 03/08/25
W
Karpaty Lviv
0
Polissya Zhytomyr
2
Fiorentina preview: Looking to return to winning ways
After finishing sixth in Serie A last season, Fiorentina secured a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League. However, rather than entering directly into the group stage, they must first navigate the play-off round, where they will face Ukrainian side Polissya on Thursday in a two-legged tie.
Pioli’s side have failed to win any of their last three pre-season matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, followed by a loss in the resulting penalty shootout.
Ahead of this crucial encounter, the Lilies have suffered a setback with the confirmed absence of Christian Kouame. The forward has been ruled out due to a serious cruciate ligament injury, which not only weakens Fiorentina’s attacking options but also limits Pioli’s flexibility in squad rotation.
Predicted lineup: De Gea (GK), Pongracic, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Dodo, Gudmundsson, Sohm, Fagioli, Gosens, Dzeko & Kean
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
L
Venezia
2
Fiorentina
1
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
D
Real Betis
2
Fiorentina
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
L
Roma
1
Fiorentina
0
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
L
Real Betis
2
Fiorentina
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Empoli
1
Fiorentina
2
Player to watch: Moise Kean
Moise Kean stands out as the player to watch due to his performance during the preseason. He has already scored two goals in the friendly games, which shows he is sharp and confident ahead of the new season.
The Italian forward’s ability to find the back of the net can give his team a big boost in attack and create more chances to win games. His speed, skill and goal-scoring instinct make him a key threat to the opposition and fans should keep an eye on him as he looks to continue this strong form into competitive matches.