Puskas Akad. vs Fiorentina Prediction 30 August 2024

Videoton Puskas Akademia VS Fiorentina                Livescore / H2H Stats
Time: 30-08-2024 03:00 Friday
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Puskás Academy approaches the upcoming match in high spirits, having started the season as successfully as possible. The team from Felcsút has not succumbed to a single defeat in the new season and leads the Hungarian Championship table with 12 points out of a possible 12. In the first match against Fiorentina, Puskás Academy began very boldly, scoring two quick goals, but lacked the skill to maintain the advantage. Overall, Zsolt Hornyák should have been pleased with this result, as not every team can draw away against a solid mid-tier Italian team in Italy. Perhaps in the upcoming match, the Hungarian team can surprise again, especially since there are no injuries in their team.

Fiorentina's favorite result this summer is a draw. In the new season, the "Violas" have played 3 official matches, and none of them have had a winner. These games are difficult to mark as positive for the Italian team, especially since the opponents were not of the highest level – Puskás Academy (3-3), Parma (1-1), and Venezia (0-0). It's hard to say what Fiorentina is lacking in their team. In all three cases, Raffaele Palladino's side looked quite good compared to their opponents, had noticeable advantages, but could not achieve the desired result. And it should be noted that the "Violas" do not have significant squad problems. Only Albert Gudmundsson, loaned from Genoa this summer, is in the infirmary.

Goaloo Prediction
Despite Fiorentina's extremely disappointing start to the season, bookmakers still believe the Italian team is the favorite to win the games. However, we don't see the point in diving into match results. Every draw result undermines the confidence of Raffaele Palladino's team, and at such a decisive stage, the mental state will be crucial. Considering that the Hungarians have played 7 official matches in the new season and have not lost once, our key prediction will be Puskás Academy to win with a handicap (+1.5). We think that regular time will end in a 2-2 draw, and the Conference League group stage ticket will be decided in extra time/penalties.

Pick:Puskas Akademia Handicap (+1.5)