Fiorentina know that they have to pull off a miracle on Thursday in order to advance to the Europa League final. Sevilla have secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in the first leg, so the Italians will have to pull off an amazing comeback to stop them from reaching the last act. Sevilla have lost their previous two matches on Italian soil, back in 2005 at Parma and in 2008 at Sampdoria. Fiorentina have done reasonably well at home against Spanish opposition, they have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat.
There is only one team that has managed to overturn a three-goal deficit in the history of the Europa League: Valencia. They had lost 3-0 to Basel in the first leg in 2014 and fought back to win the second leg 5-0. Fiorentina would have to pull off a similar achievement, or at least a 3-0 win that would take them to extra time or a penalty shoot-out. They did beat fellow Italian side Roma 3-0 in a previous stage of the competition. Micah Richards is unavailable for the home side while Giuseppe Rossi and Juan Manuel Vargas are also sidelined by injuries. Josip Ilicic should be ready to make his return though.
Sevilla coach Unai Emery insisted that his men are not yet through to the final, trying to keep them focused on the job at hand. Sevilla have never been defeated in an European semi-final over two legs. Last season at the same stage they knocked out Valencia but not before throwing away a two-goal lead in the second leg. Sevilla will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Beto, while defender Nicolas Pareja is also out with a knee injury.
Probable line-ups:
Fiorentina: Neto - Tomovic, Savic, Rodriguez, Alonso - Fernandez, Valero, Jaoquin, Ilicic - Gomez, Salah
Sevilla: Rico - Vidal, Carrico, Kolodziejczak, Tremoulinas - Krychowiak, Mbia, Reyes, Banega, Vitolo - Bacca
My prediction: Fiorentina to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Fiorentina win - 13/10 Draw - 13/5 Sevilla win - 9/4
mdacic 8 years ago
I think that it is clear who is the better team but in this match Fiorentina deserved more. They didn't have luck, they had a lot of great opportunities they even missed penalty and I think that they are deserved to score at least one goal. But that doesn't matter because Sevilla is in final and they will try to win this...
I think that it is clear who is the better team but in this match Fiorentina deserved more. They didn't have luck, they had a lot of great opportunities they even missed penalty and I think that they are deserved to score at least one goal. But that doesn't matter because Sevilla is in final and they will try to win this competition and qualify for Champions League.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
This match was all about Sevilla. They are too strong for Fiorentina. Fiorentina disappointed in this two matches and they have to try harder next year. On the other side, Sevilla is again in final. They have chance to defend trophy and take ticket for Champions league next season. It will be hard, but they have experience...
This match was all about Sevilla. They are too strong for Fiorentina. Fiorentina disappointed in this two matches and they have to try harder next year. On the other side, Sevilla is again in final. They have chance to defend trophy and take ticket for Champions league next season. It will be hard, but they have experience and quality.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
After second match it is obvious that Sevilla deserved the win.they even managed to win in Florence with 2 goal difference.Sevilla will be big favourites against Dnipros,and they will have to handle pressure very well if tehy wont to win a trophy.Carlos Bacca again had a good match,he scored and secured Sevilla's spot in...
After second match it is obvious that Sevilla deserved the win.they even managed to win in Florence with 2 goal difference.Sevilla will be big favourites against Dnipros,and they will have to handle pressure very well if tehy wont to win a trophy.Carlos Bacca again had a good match,he scored and secured Sevilla's spot in the final.
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seculla 8 years ago
I was very far with my opinion with what happened tonight in this match between Fiorentina and Sevilla. Sevilla proved again that they are the best team in Europa League this season. I'm pretty sure that they will won the title second time in a row and that through Europa League this season, they will play in Champions...
I was very far with my opinion with what happened tonight in this match between Fiorentina and Sevilla. Sevilla proved again that they are the best team in Europa League this season. I'm pretty sure that they will won the title second time in a row and that through Europa League this season, they will play in Champions League next season.
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sharpe 8 years ago
This is pretty much clear after the 3-0 win in the first game. I don't think that Fiorentina will create any problems at the Spanish team in this game. Just the Italians are in too poor form near the end of the season and that's pity because they've made it some really good games in the tournament so far, but that's it,...
This is pretty much clear after the 3-0 win in the first game. I don't think that Fiorentina will create any problems at the Spanish team in this game. Just the Italians are in too poor form near the end of the season and that's pity because they've made it some really good games in the tournament so far, but that's it, no more games for them.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
This match is already over even before tonights kickoff. Sevilla has huge lead after game one, they are simply better team at this point. 3-0 from this match can be compared with Barcelona versus Bayern Munich. For tonights game, bet vise, I expect a lot of goals, at least 3. Since Fiorentina has to attack from minute one....
This match is already over even before tonights kickoff. Sevilla has huge lead after game one, they are simply better team at this point. 3-0 from this match can be compared with Barcelona versus Bayern Munich. For tonights game, bet vise, I expect a lot of goals, at least 3. Since Fiorentina has to attack from minute one. Personally I've betted both teams score & two goals in the first half. My predictions: - Result: 2-1 for Fiorentina with them leading twice; - Man of the match: Mohamed Salah
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Mdacic,you are right.For me it is quite impossible for Viola to get through to the final.They have good players like Mario Gomez,Aquilani and co,but they were bad in the first match ,so now they will have to face elimination.I would also maybe try to bet on both teams to score.
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mdacic 8 years ago
This is mission impossible for Fiorentina and I think that we all know that and even people in Fiorentina are aware of their situation. They will try to win and show that they deserve semi finals of Europa league but even that will be hard task because they are playing against Sevilla and we all know how great Sevilla...
This is mission impossible for Fiorentina and I think that we all know that and even people in Fiorentina are aware of their situation. They will try to win and show that they deserve semi finals of Europa league but even that will be hard task because they are playing against Sevilla and we all know how great Sevilla is.
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galata86 8 years ago
I agree with rikimartin about goals in this match. Sevilla are in a gret form, and they are focused just on Europa league, after last week draw against Selta. Fiorentina must to score 3 goals if they want to go in final, and this is a reason for betting on more than 2,5 goals in this match. Maybe, because I love this bet,...
I agree with rikimartin about goals in this match. Sevilla are in a gret form, and they are focused just on Europa league, after last week draw against Selta. Fiorentina must to score 3 goals if they want to go in final, and this is a reason for betting on more than 2,5 goals in this match. Maybe, because I love this bet, can be more than 1,5 goals in first half.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
This will be a fantastic match with lots of goals i think. Fiorentina played very well in the first leg, but they did not realize their chances. Now, Fiorentina have to attack from the start. They have to score at least three goals and not to concede goal. On the other side, Sevilla will try to score one goal and to control...
This will be a fantastic match with lots of goals i think. Fiorentina played very well in the first leg, but they did not realize their chances. Now, Fiorentina have to attack from the start. They have to score at least three goals and not to concede goal. On the other side, Sevilla will try to score one goal and to control game. My prediction is 2-2 draw.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This will be very interesting clash.In first leg Sevilla dominated all the time,but you can never know what will happen.Even bigger miracles were happened in the past.Sevilla is favourite to win Europa league,but they must first pass this test.Fiorentina has good players.They must be aware of Salah and company.My first...
This will be very interesting clash.In first leg Sevilla dominated all the time,but you can never know what will happen.Even bigger miracles were happened in the past.Sevilla is favourite to win Europa league,but they must first pass this test.Fiorentina has good players.They must be aware of Salah and company.My first prediction for this match is over 2.5 goals.
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seculla 8 years ago
Many of football fans, after that first match and after that big win from Sevilla, think that in this semi final it's already decided who will play in the final. But, even that Sevilla are very close to the final, I won't be so quick in making that opinion. We saw many times in history big turnarounds in football, and also...
Many of football fans, after that first match and after that big win from Sevilla, think that in this semi final it's already decided who will play in the final. But, even that Sevilla are very close to the final, I won't be so quick in making that opinion. We saw many times in history big turnarounds in football, and also we saw Fiorentina playing very good football and beating good teams. It will be hard for them, but it's not that they have no chances. We will see tomorrow, it will be great match.
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galata86 8 years ago
For me Sevilla is the best team in Europa league and they are my first favorite for trophy. They have great players and I will be surprised if I don't see them in the finals special after first match and 3-0 for Sevilla. Fiorentina is great team too but I they need to wait next season, this season is over for them.
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