On 10th April, 2025, 21:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST), NK Celje is hosting Fiorentina to the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final fixture at Arena Z'dežele in Celje, Slovenia.
Team Form and Performance
NK Celje has been the surprise package of this year's tournament, beating APOEL and Lugano to reach the quarter-finals. Their attacking strength has been seen, scoring several goals in the decisive matches. Spanish midfielder Juanjo Nieto, who joined in August, attributes coach Riera's inclination towards possession football, which has been the reason for their success.
Fiorentina, guided by manager Raffaele Palladino, boasts a strong European pedigree, having eliminated Panathinaikos in a thrilling tie. However, they will be without key players for this match: midfielder Bove is sidelined indefinitely due to health issues, while Colpani and Gosens are also unavailable.
Head-to-Head Analysis
This is the NK Celje-Fiorentina first official match. Both clubs want to put their stamp on this two-legged quarter-final meeting, setting up for an exciting game.
Match Prediction
Experts foresee a positive result in favor of Fiorentina due to their European exposure and team depth. Still, NK Celje's home ground and playing style indicate they will be quite a test. A 3-1 win for Fiorentina is deemed a possible result for the first leg.
Live Score and Highlights
For live updates, live scores, and post-match highlights, supporters can visit official UEFA sites and sporting sites. These sites will have comprehensive coverage, including minute-by-minute updates and detailed analysis.
As the match unfolds, the two teams will be eager to get a good result, setting the stage for an exciting return encounter in Florence.
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