Maccabi Haifa vs Fiorentina
UEFA Europa Conference League
Round of 16
Thursday
7th March 2024
Bozsik Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the UEFA Europa Conference League fixture between Maccabi Haifa and Fiorentina.
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Maccabi Haifa form analysis
The Greens were in no way convincing in their Europa League campaign. However,they did just about enough to secure a spot in the Conference League playoffs. They started off the campaign with a trip to France and ended up with a 3-0 defeat against Rennes. They were only able to hold Panathinaikos to a goalless draw at home in their second match. Despite opening the scoring through Seck early in the game at home against Villarreal, they lost 01-2. Thanks to a couple of late goals from their opponents.
Their return fixture against Rennes ended up in a similar 3-0 scoreline loss. This was followed by a goalless draw against Villarreal in the reverse fixture. Maccabi Haifa picked up a crucial win against PAOK in the last matchday to secure 3rd position. Courtesy of goals from David and Chery.
The Israeli club faced Gent in the Round of 32. Maccabi Haifa secured a crucial one goal lead in the home leg. They then held Gent to a 1-1 draw in the second leg to progress.
Fiorentina form analysis
Fiorentina secured the top position in the group stages despite not being at their best. They started the competition with a 2-2 draw thanks to a brace from Ranieri. In their home fixture against Ferencváros they rescued a point after being two goals down at the hour mark. Barák and Ikoné were the heroes of the day. Their most dominant performance came at home against Cukaricki. The side registered a 6-0 scoreline win against a side reduced to just 10 men.
It was a much quieter game in the reverse match as M’Bala Nzola’s penalty proved to be the only goal. Genk were handed a defeat on their trip to Florence as Martínez Quarta and González contributed to the 2-1 win. Their final fixture ended in a draw against Ferencváros. Ranieri had to rescue the point through a late equalizer.
