Fiorentina will take a slender 1-0 lead to Turkey for the second leg of this round-of-16 tie against Sivasspor on Thursday at 17:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Sivasspor have been in inconsistent form in the Super Lig. They have won three times and lost twice in their last five outings domestically. They will bid to turn their form around to defeat Fiorentina and progress to the next round.
Fiorentina warmed up for their trip to Turkey with a 0-2 win away to Cremonese, giving the perfect confidence and momentum to go into this decisive game. They hope to be in the right frame and form to win away from home and progress.
Injury Report
Sivasspor will be without three of their first-team players. These include Mustapha Yatabare (medial collateral ligament), Robin Yalcin (cartilage damage), and Caner Osmanpasa (medial collateral ligament).
Fiorentina have just one injury worry ahead of their trip to Turkey. Left-back Aleksa Terzic is sidelined with a tear in the abductor’s muscle. This is a boost for Fiorentina as they look to maintain their advantage and progress.
Prediction
Sivasspor will dominate the ball and put pressure on Fiorentina. Fiorentina will look be robust and compact in their approach and patient in their passing.
Sivasspor will win on the night and bolster their chances of progressing to the next round.
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