The Europa Conference League Final features Fiorentina and West Ham at Fortuna Arena — formerly known as Eden Arena — in Prague, Czech Republic Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Fiorentina managed to score 36 goals in just 14 Europa Conference League matchups, led by Brazilian striker Arthur Cabral’s 7 goals. Veteran keeper Salvatore Sirigu (Achilles) is the only confirmed absence for the Italian side, while MF Gaetano Castrovilli (knee) is doubtful.
Fiorentina posted a 3-1 win over Basel last time out (May 18), bouncing back after a 2-1 loss in the first leg, to winning the aggregate.
West Ham will be without striker Gianluca Scamacca as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
The Hammers pushed past AZ Alkmaar 2-1 and 1-0 in the semifinals to reach this title match. MF Pablo Fornals struck at 90′ in the 1-0 win over the AZ Alkmaar last time out May 18, a goal which would have even made Nate Shelley — ‘The Wonder Kid’ — smile.
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Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Fiorentina +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | West Ham +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)
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Fiorentina vs. West Ham picks and predictions
Prediction
Fiorentina 1, West Ham 1
Moneyline (ML)
Playing the DRAW (+210) is not only the best value, but also the best course of action.
Fiorentina is a powerful offense, which has scored at least 1 goal in 6 consecutive matches.
West Ham isn’t the most high-octane offense, but it is a skilled side capable of keeping Fiorentina at bay.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (-160) is the play, but it will cost you a pretty penny — or pound, if you will.
UNDER 2.5 goals has connected in 2 of the 4 Europe Conference League matches for the Hammers, while going Under in 5 of the past 10 contests.
For Fiorentina, the Over has cashed in 5 straight UECL matches since a 1-0 win against Sivasspor back on March 9. However, facing West Ham is a major step up in competition, and scoring will be down.
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