Fiorentina and Panathinaikos will meet at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the pick of the second legs in the Conference League on Thursday night.

Fiorentina:

Trailing by a single goal after the first leg, Fiorentina’s hopes of advancing are still alive, but they face an uphill battle. Their resilience in this competition, especially in tight encounters, is a strength, as shown by their narrow escape from Lech Poznan and Basel in previous rounds. The Serie A side is also familiar with adversity, with a series of close wins last season demonstrating their ability to overcome tough situations. However, their recent form in Serie A has been disappointing, with a slide to 8th place following five losses in their last six games. A top-six finish is becoming more challenging, and their season could depend on a deep run in the Conference League. With a favorable path to the final, Fiorentina must turn around this deficit to stay in the hunt for silverware.

Panathinaikos:

Panathinaikos will be buoyed by their first-leg victory, but their domestic form has been shaky at best. Despite the triumph over Fiorentina, they’ve struggled in Greece, sitting far behind rivals Olympiacos in the league and suffering a shock 2-0 loss to Lamia. Their recent history in Europe has been marked by inconsistency, notably requiring a dramatic last-minute win over Vikingur Reykjavik in the playoffs. The team’s ability to perform in tight situations will be crucial, as they head into the Stadio Artemio Franchi with a slender advantage. However, their form outside Europe is cause for concern, and they’ll need to raise their game to avoid being overrun by a motivated Fiorentina side looking to salvage their season.

Prediction：3-1

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