Twente vs Fiorentina Predictions

• FC Twente have seen over 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine competitive matches.
• Meanwhile, five of Fiorentina’s last nine games have featured a minimum of three goals.
• There were 52 goals scored in Fiorentina’s 19 away league games last term.

Viola eyeing group-stage spot

Fiorentina last made the group stages of a major European competition in the 2016-17 season, but are strong favourites to feature in the Europa Conference League proper following a 2-1 win over FC Twente in last week’s play-off first leg. Vincenzo Italiano’s men are unbeaten in four competitive matches, winning three, and should approach their trip to the Netherlands in confident mood.

Indeed, Fiorentina dominated Twente last week, conceding just one shot on target as they took a huge step toward continental progress. While Italiano’s side drew 0-0 at Empoli last time out, their recent fixtures have tended to provide entertainment; there were 52 goals scored in Fiorentina’s 19 away league games last term, and five of their last nine matches have contained over 2.5 goals.

Twente, meanwhile, have seen a minimum of three goals scored in eight of their last nine competitive games, scoring 12 goals in their last five outings and winning their first two matches of the Eredivisie season, but they struggled to compete in Florence last week. Ron Jans’ side have, however, found the net eight times in their last three Europa Conference League games, so should play their part in an entertaining fixture.

Over 2.5 goals likely in Enschede

With Twente and Fiorentina becoming involved in several high-scoring contests in recent weeks, backing over 2.5 goals to be scored in Thursday’s decisive second-leg clash looks a prudent play.

Meanwhile, a repeat of last week’s 2-1 win for Fiorentina appears a strong correct score play.