Fiorentina welcomes Polish heavyweights Raków Częstochowa in the Conference League. The Italian side struggled through the league phase, managing just nine points to finish 15th, while Rakow was an absolute force, finishing 2nd with 14 points and remaining undefeated. Fiorentina has the individual brilliance and the hostile Artemio Franchi atmosphere on their side, but Rakow’s defensive discipline is among the best in the tournament, having conceded just twice in their six group games.

Head-to-Head & Stats: Another first-time meeting. Fiorentina enters this fixture with a shaky run of two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five. Rakow arrives with an impressive defensive record, seeing under 2.5 goals in 80% of their recent outings.

Statistical Prediction: Bookmakers heavily favor the Italians due to home advantage and squad value, making a Fiorentina outright win the primary statistical projection. However, the value market heavily supports Over 1.5 Goals, given Rakow’s rock-solid defensive structure.