The stage is set for the 3rd instalment of the Europa Conference League, Olympiacos Piraeus will welcome Fiorentina to Greece, hoping to win their first European trophy at the home of their rivals AEK. However, the Italians will be looking to avenge their Conference League final defeat of last season, at the hands of West Ham. Olympiacos coach José Luis Mendilibar will be looking for back-to-back European wins after overseeing Sevilla’s triumph in Budapest last season. Fiorentina’s Vincenzo Italiano will be hoping to have something to show for La Viola’s strong cup form this season.
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Olympiacos Vs Fiorentina
Wednesday 29th May 8pm
OPAP Arena, Athens, Greece
Live on TNT Sports
Olympiacos have surprised many in reaching the final with big wins over some serious European powerhouses including Fenerbahçe and Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. Mendilibar has built a solid and organised team capable of challenging even the toughest sides. And they’ll be hoping to lift the first ever major trophy won by a Greek side, on familiar turf in Athens on Wednesday.
After taking over in February, Mendilibar has already managed to instil positive off the ball behaviours in his squad, who have taken to his demanding tactical style immediately. Olympiacos press high, using the striker and attacking midfielder to funnel play down one side where they can outnumber and smother the winger and fullback. On the attack Olympiacos are dynamic and direct, relying on striker El Kaabi in the channels or in 50/50s with defenders. The pace of Daniel Podence is also utilised in a similar way, with the midfield finding opportunities to isolate him 1v1 with his fullback, an area where Premier League fans will know he excels.
Fiorentina had a less glamorous route to the final, fighting hard and showing their character to secure solid wins. This could help them to deal with the intensity of the Greek champions as they have become accustomed to dealing with high pressing, aggressive sides. They use a wide shape in possession to dissipate the press before using short passes to work themselves behind the midfield lines where they can utilise their attacking assets. This is where their tenacious front players come into their own with Andrea Belotti and Nicolás González, chasing down defenders off the ball and being effective and heading straight for goal when in possession. The flair play of Argentina international González is crucial in Fiorentina’s chance creation and is impossible to predict for Olympiacos’ defenders.
Olympiacos Vs Fiorentina Odds
Fiorentina open as marginal favourites with odds of 2.17 to lift the trophy. Olympiacos compare at 3.12 for the victory.
Olympiacos Vs Fiorentina Betting tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Close Call
As discussed it’s shaping up to be a very tense and even game, amazing for the neutral but nerve shredding if you’re invested in this one. Both teams to score is at 1.72.
Speedy González
The Argentine winger is a key attacking player for la Viola, and we’re assuming that if they score, he’ll be involved. NIco González is 3.15 to score anytime and 6.50 to score first.
Kaa Crash
Adversely, Olympiacos’ main attacking threat Ayoub El Kaabi will be ready to repeat his success against Villa and be a deciding factor in this cup final. He is 2.90 to score and 6.00 to score first.
Olympiacos Team News
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3) Tzolakis, Rodinei, D. Carmo, Ortega; Chiquinho, Iborra, Hezze; Podence, El Kaabi, Fortounis.
Injuries: Ortega (Unspecified)
Fiorentina Team News
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1) Terracciano; Dodô, Martínez Quarta, Milenković, Biraghi; Mandragora, Bonaventura; González, Beltrán, Kouamé; Belotti.
Injuries: Sottil (Shoulder)
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