Fiorentina vs Celje Predictions & Tips – Both Sides to Score in the Conference League

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2025

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Vedran Ostojic 16 Apr 2025

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Fiorentina's back line can't be trusted in the Conference League
We are backing them and Celje to find the net on Thursday
Check our match preview for Fiorentina vs Celje

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Fiorentina have won the first tie 2-1 in Slovenia (Getty)

Fiorentina vs Celje Preview

Celje were dangerous in the first tie and arguably deserved more than a 2-1 loss. They found the net in last nine games, and since Fiorentina have zero clean sheets this year in the CL, I am backing BTTS in Italy.

Fiorentina vs Celje Preview
Stats
HTH
Fiorentina Form
Celje Form
Team News
Predicted Starting Lineups

Stats

Fiorentina have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 matches (Conference League).
Celje have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches.
Celje have seen BTTS in 9 of their last 12 matches (Conference League).

HTH

This is going to be the second head to head match between Fiorentina and Celje.

Last week’s clash was won by the Italian side 2-1.

Fiorentina Form

Even though stats were not on their side, Fiorentina have claimed a 2-1 victory in the Conference League quarterfinals 1st tie last week in Slovenia, Luca Ranieri and Rolando Mandragora finding the net.

In the previous round, Viola eliminated Panathinaikos after two high-scoring battles 5-4 on aggregate (lost 3-2 in Athens, won 3-1 in Firenze).

As for their Serie A form and results, Fiorentina had tough schedule in the last couple of weeks. They managed a 1-0 home victory against Atalanta in late March, while starting April with a 2-2 road draw against AC Milan.

Last weekend, they were held to a goalless draw by Parma at home, ending the match with 0.80-0.55 expected goals, 57% possession and 9-7 shots.

Celje Form

Celje had 1.54-1.01 expected goals, 54% possession and 4-2 shots on target in last week’s home tie against Fiorentina but lost the match 2-1 nonetheless.

Their recent form and results on the domestic scene have been great, securing four straight victories in the Slovenian top flight.

This run started with a 3-2 win against Nafta, then a 1-0 victory against Domzale in late March, while beating Bravo 2-1 and Mura 2-1 in April, Aljosa Matko scoring two goals in these encounters.

Team News

Edoardo Bove, Robin Gosens and Andrea Colpani are injured for Fiorentina, while Matias Moreno, Dodo and Nicolo Zaniolo are suspended.

Celje’s top scorer in European competitions Armandas Kucys is confirmed to miss this match due to a knee injury, while Nejc Ajhmajer is also sidelined.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Fiorentina: De Gea, Pongracic, Comuzzo, Ranieri, Folorunsho, Mandragora, Cataldi, Adli, Parisi, Beltran, Kean

Celje: Silva, Nieto, Vuklisevic, Nemanic, Zabukovnik, Svetlin, Matko, Karnicnik, Delaurier-Chaubet, Kvesic, Seslar

Verdict

Fiorentina v NK Celje

Fiorentina are favorites to win this clash, but seven of their last eight games in the Conference League have seen BTTS. Celje rarely miss to score this year, so I am backing BTTS in Italy.

BTTS Yes

Both Teams To Score

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