As the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League approach their climax, Fiorentina and NK Celje will contest the second leg at Stadio Artemio Franchi on April 17, 2025, kick-off at 18:45 EAT. After a dramatic first leg where Fiorentina secured a 2-1 victory in Slovenia, both sides will be hoping to advance to the semi-finals.
Head-to-Head Overview
The first half saw the first competitive encounter between Fiorentina and NK Celje. Fiorentina started strong with Ranieri's personal brilliance, and they built on their lead with a penalty kick by Mandragora. Celje answered with a penalty kick by Delaurier-Chaubet, but Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea saved the day to maintain the victory.
Current Form
Fiorentina
Fiorentina have been very good at home, having also won their past three home fixtures at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Their recent form consists of a 3-0 victory against Juventus and a 3-1 victory over Panathinaikos during the previous Conference League round.
NK Celje
NK. Celje have shown resilience in their European campaign, including with a 5-4 away victory over Lugano. Their defense has not been as impressive, however, having conceded nine goals in their last four games.
Key Players to Watch
Fiorentina
- **Moise Kean **: The Italian striker has been instrumental for Fiorentina's attack, providing decisive goals in the competition.
- David De Gea: The experience and shot-stopping of the veteran goalkeeper have been vital, especially in the first leg.
NK Celje
- Armandas Ku\rys: The Lithuanian striker has been the leading performer, heading Celje's Conference League goal charts.
- Juanjo Nieto: The Spanish midfielder adds creativity and control to Celje's midfield, orchestrating their attacking force.
Match Prediction
Fiorentina's home advantage and more promising squad make them the likely ones to progress. But NK Celje's attacking prowess prevents them from being ruled out.
Predicted Score: Fiorentina 2-1 NK Celje
Fiorentina are likely to win by a narrow margin, qualifying for the semi-finals on a 4-2 aggregate.
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