Western United vs Adelaide United Preview

Western United concluded the regular season on a bright note, winning their last two matches and scoring five goals against two. Before those wins, they had lost twice in a row, which thwarted their push to the top. Six teams have qualified for the final series but only four will participate in the competition proper.

Western United and Adelaide United are set to play the first of the two elimination finals for a ticket to the semi-finals. The hosts finished third in the regular season with 47 points – one point behind second-placed Melbourne City and six points adrift of top-placed Auckland FC. Western United will face Melbourne City if they win their match.

Adelaide United wrapped up their regular season with two draws on the road, against Brisbane Roar (1-1) and Melbourne City (0-0). Those results did not affect their final position, as winning them would not have put them beyond the fourth spot. Adelaide United have recorded one win in their last five matches.

The Reds were defeated 3-0 in their last visit to Western United. Their previous success at Ironbark Fields dates back to November 2023, but they have snatched a 3-3 draw at the venue since then. Adelaide United struggled across much of the second part of the campaign, winning twice in 13 matches and losing seven times.

Western United vs Adelaide United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Western United have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches against Adelaide United.
• Western United have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five home matches against Adelaide United.
• Western United have been flawless at home, winning their last five matches in all competitions.
• Adelaide United have drawn thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Western United have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches, while Adelaide United have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Western United – W-W-L-W-W, Adelaide United – D-D-W-L-L.

Western United vs Adelaide United Prediction

Western United will be keen to extend their winning run as they take on the visitors, who, however, boast a better head-to-head stat: 7-4 win.

Adelaide United’s struggle for form has been attributed to injuries to three key players: Bailey O’Neil, Panashe Madanha and Archie Goodwin. They remain sidelined.

Western United are the favorites based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Western United 2-1 Adelaide United

Western United vs Adelaide United Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Western United to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Western United to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Adelaide United to score – Yes

Both Teams to Score?

Fiorentina suffered a 2-1 first leg defeat and will aim to bounce back when they host Real Betis in the second leg of this Europa Conference League semi-final tie at Artemio Franchi

Fiorentina should find the net in this Europa Conference League showdown and we’re also expecting Betis to score. BTTS Yes is our betting prediction at 1.86 if you head to the Both Teams to Score market.

Match Preview & H2H

Fiorentina lost 1-0 when visiting Roma at Stadio Olimpico in their last game, with La Viola having five shots on target and 59% of possession in the Serie A encounter.

Real Betis approach this fixture after beating Espanyol 2-1 away. The Seville club boasted 63% possession and had ten shots on goal in the La Liga clash at RCDE Stadium, with Giovani Lo Celso and Antony their goalscorers.

Betis won 2-1 when hosting Fiorentina in the first leg. Fiorentina dominated possession with 55% of the ball while Betis won the shots on target 5-2. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Antony scored for Betis, with Luca Ranieri on the scoresheet for Fiorentina.

Fiorentina – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Fiorentina have had 50.9% possession, 426.8 passes and 2.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Robin Gosens is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Rolando Mandragora, Moise Kean and Albert Gudmundsson each have 2. Dodo is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper David De Gea has kept 4 clean sheets.

Real Betis – Last 10 League Games

Betis have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 5.6 shots on goal, 15.8 attempts and 2.2 goals. Los Verdiblancos average 54.5% possession, 479.2 passes, 6.2 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Isco is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Juan Hernandez and Johnny Cardoso have 3. Isco is top assists provider with 5, while Adrian has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fiorentina predicted lineup (3-5-2): David De Gea (GK), Marin Pongracic, Pietro Comuzzo, Luca Ranieri, Fabiano Parisi, Rolando Mandragora, Yacine Adli, Nicolo Fagioli, Robin Gosens, Albert Gudmundsson, Moise Kean.

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Francisco Vieites (GK), Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, Romain Perraud, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Fornals, Antony, Isco, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Cedric Bakambu.

Expert Europa Conference League Analysis

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Key Fiorentina vs Real Betis stats:

• Fiorentina have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 10 home matches
• The last 6 Betis matches have resulted in BTTS Yes
• 9 of the last 10 Betis away matches have resulted in BTTS Yes
• Betis have scored 2 or more goals in 15 of their past 20 matches

Fiorentina vs Real Betis Prediction

This Europa Conference League semi-final could see the hosts find the net. We’re also expecting the visitors to score and that means our prediction is BTTS Yes at 1.86 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you want to get slightly bigger odds for your money, then consider the Both Teams to Score Yes + Over 2.5 Goals combination.

Manchester United won 3:0 in Bilbao and almost secured the final (again) in Bilbao. According to the statistic, a total of 133 teams have won the first leg of a competition (Europa League or previously UEFA Cup) knock-out tie by three or more goals away from home. And all 133 clubs have gone on to progress to the next round. The Red Devils are almost in the final, but they shouldn’t underestimate the opponents. Amorim will not risk too much on the second match, I expect to leave the ball to the guests. However, his men will try to take advantage via fast counter-attacks. Athletic will try to make a miracle, but their main task will be to show the last week’s defeat was just a “bad day”. Manchester United usually play efficient games at Old Trafford. The last match in competition was against Lyon and ended 2:2 after the regular 90 minutes, while the extra time have produced another four goals, only the penalties to decide the winners. In the previous round United have beat Real Sociedad with 4:1. The last results in the group stage were also efficient, a 3:2 home win against Bodo/Glimt and a 2:1 win against Glasgow Rangers. That means the last four home matches in the competition have produced 17 goals, an average of more than 4 goals per game. I expect Over 2.5 again.

Al Nassr will be looking for a win that will put them back in the title race when they host league leaders Al Ittihad on Wednesday night.

Having beaten Yokohama FM 4-1 in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals the previous week, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co were favourites for last Wednesday’s semi-final clash with Kawasaki, but were stunned. The Global Ones’ defensive frailties were once again the headline story as they went down 3-2 to crash out of the competition.

Al Ittihad, meanwhile, have been the surprise package of the Saudi Pro League this season. The visitors sit six points clear at the top of the table and beat Al Nassr 2-1 in the reverse fixture. Laurent Blanc’s side have also beaten reigning champions Al Hilal twice this season, beating the Blue Waves 3-1 on penalties in the King Cup of Champions semi-final and 4-1 in the league.

Al Nassr FC vs Al Ittihad Betting Tips: Over 3.5 goals

With both sides struggling defensively, it’s hard not to expect goals and I’m tipping this one to end with at least 3. Al Nassr have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last seven matches and conceded at least two goals in three of their last four, while the visitors didn’t concede in only one of their last 19 matches.

Meetings between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad have also provided plenty of entertainment in the past. A total of 16 goals were scored in the last three meetings between the two Saudi professional league sides – an average of five goals per game, so expect goals.

• Best Tip: Over 3.5 goals
• Al Nassr FC vs Al Ittihad prediction: 2-2