The third final of the Europa Conference League will feature Olympiacos and Fiorentina. Fiorentina makes its second successive appearance in the final, while Olympiacos plays its first final in this competition. Our Olympiacos vs Fiorentina predictions guide offers insights into this contest.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Europa Conference League 2023/24, Final |
| ⚽️ Venue: | AEK Arena, Athens, Greece |
| 🗓️ Date: | 29 May 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Wednesday |
Olympiacos will technically enjoy a home advantage, with Athens about 8 miles away from their stadium. Despite that advantage, bookies still consider them the underdogs. They have Europa Conference League 2024 Final odds of 3.10 (19/9) for a victory. Fiorentina has a marginal edge with UECL betting odds of 2.30 (4/3) for a win in regular time. The Olympiacos vs Fiorentina odds for a stalemate are 3.25 (9/4).
There has been no record of any competitive or friendly match between the two sides.
Olympiakos kicked off the season in the UEFA Europa League but was relegated to the conference league knockouts. Despite a challenging domestic season, José Luis Mendilibar’s team is on the brink of European glory. They have gotten this far thanks to the brilliance of their top scorer, Ayoub El Kaabi.
The journey to the finals has been a testament to Olympiakos’ grit and spectacular performances. It began with a jaw-dropping comeback against Maccabi Tel Aviv, overturning a 1:4 disadvantage from the first leg. In the second leg of this clash, they won 6:1. Goalkeeper Tsolakis emerged as the standout hero in the thrilling shootout against Fenerbahce. They later eliminated Aston Villa in the Semi-Final with 6-2 on aggregate. Based on their performance in this competition, the Thrylos have what it takes to clinch their first-ever European title on home soil.
Currently, Doron Leidner and Giulian Biancone are Olympiacos’ only sidelined players. Fran Navarro and Gelatin Martins are not eligible for this match.
Fiorentina makes it a second successive final after losing to West Ham in Prague. With their appearance assured, Fiorentina are the first team to feature in consecutive Europa Conference League finals. La Viola has maintained an unbeaten streak in their last 13 European matches (W7 D6), marking the longest run in their history. Their passage to the final has been marked by consistency and triumphs over formidable adversaries.
Fiorentina eliminated Maccabi Haifa by 5-4 on aggregate in the round of 16 before easing past Victoria Plzen with a 2-0 win in the quarters. They defeated Club Brugge 4-3 on aggregate to progress to this final. With only one match left in the Serie A, Fiorentina holds sixth position. They will face off against Atalanta, the new Europa League Champions, in their final matchday next Sunday.
Fiorentina’s winger, Riccardo Sottil, is the only player facing injury concerns.
Here are our Olympiacos vs Fiorentina 2024 UECL final predictions:
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Olympiacos has an advantage over Fiorentina in the forthcoming final. Olympiacos benefits from the proximity of their home ground to the OPAP Arena, a mere 8 miles away. This situation guarantees massive home support for the Greek side. It also presents a daunting task for Fiorentina, particularly considering their less impressive away game record. Since 2024 commenced, Fiorentina has only managed two away victories across all competitions, against Salernitana and Maccabi Haifa.
Furthermore, while Olympiacos can concentrate fully on the final, Fiorentina’s Serie A commitments continue, possibly diluting their focus. Given these advantages, Olympiacos heads into this match as favorites to win the final. The best lay betting sites offer odds of 2.11 (10/9) for Olympiacos to clinch the title.
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Both teams have firepower at the front and can exploit each other’s vulnerabilities. Five of Olympiacos’ previous six matches in this tournament have recorded both teams scoring. Similarly, the same record persists in Fiorentina’s last eight games across all competitions. Given the significance of this match, both clubs will be keen to score goals. Their recent trends eliminate the possibility of a clean sheet in this final. You can leverage this option on local and offshore online sportsbooks.
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Ayoub El Kaabi’s scoring prowess has been pivotal in Olympiacos’ journey throughout this tournament. The Moroccan forward has scored 18 goals in 31 matches in the Super League during the 2023/2024 season. El Kaabi scored five goals on the European platform in ten Europa League matches before Olympiacos’ exit.
He has maintained this sterling form in the Conference League. A hat trick in the 1st leg and a brace in the 2nd against Aston Villa propelled Olympiacos to the final, elevating his tournament tally to 10 goals in just eight matches. This makes him the tournament’s top scorer. Given these stats, El Kaabi is the most likely candidate to score in Athens, with pretty attractive odds for such an outcome.
Here are our Olympiacos vs Fiorentina betting picks:
Olympiacos’ home advantage and excellent form should see them win this match. Use our Olympiacos vs Fiorentina betting tips to bet on UECL final 2024 and win extra cash.
