Fiorentina vs West Ham gets a cracking week of football underway on Wednesday as both look to get their hands on some illusive European silverware. We’ve previewed the upcoming final and put together some of our best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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Fiorentina vs West Ham Preview
We’re heading to Prague for the Conference League final where both Fiorentina and West Ham look to book a ticket into next year’s Europa League. The Italians missed out on the top eight after Juventus had points reinstated following an earlier deduction, while the Hammers were fighting relegation for large periods of the season.
However, David Moyes turned things around toward the back end of the campaign and West Ham fans can take some confidence from recent form. They have won four of their last six in all competitions, coming through a tricky Conference League draw unscathed.
La Viola also started to turn the screw in the final weeks, with just one defeat in their final seven Serie A games at the hands of champions Napoli. Fiorentina were not quite so comfortable in the semi-finals, needing a 120th-minute winner to secure their place in Prague.
It’s been a long time since either of these teams tasted success on the continent. Fiorentina lifted their last, and only European trophy in the 1960-61 Cup Winners’ Cup, with West Ham winning the same competition just a few years later in 1965. It’s fair to say, a lot is on the line for both clubs.
Conference League Final: Key Players
While the goalscoring prowess of Arthur Cabral, Luka Jovic and Nicolas Gonzalez will be pivotal, we’re highlighting World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat as the main man. He has an extremely tough midfield battle on his hands against the likes of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek – should he nullify their influence, La Viola have a far greater chance of victory.
For the Irons, they will be hoping Jarrod Bowen is back to his best. Despite not setting the Premier League alight, he has five goals and two assists in 11 Conference League appearances. The 26-year-old is unplayable on his day – Hammers will be hoping it’s his day!
Fiorentina vs West Ham Betting Tips
West Ham win and both teams to score – 5.70
West Ham have not been the same solid defensive unit we saw last season and we expect them to come under some serious pressure from a talented Fiorentina attack. However, everything feels like it has clicked into place in West Ham’s European campaign, and we can see them coming out 2-1 winners.
Declan Rice anytime goalscorer – 8.00
This will more than likely be Rice’s last appearance for West Ham. So often the man for the big occasion, these are brilliant odds for the captain to go out with a bang.
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