West Ham and Fiorentina Set to Face Off in 2023 Europa Conference League Final
West Ham and Fiorentina are set to go head to head in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 7, at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czech Republic, with kick-off time at 21:00 local time.
The Journey to the Final
The Hammers secured their place in the final after defeating AZ Alkmaar in the semifinals, while Fiorentina progressed to the final stages of the competition after knocking out Swiss side Basel in extra time.
Neither of the finalists have won a European trophy since the 1960s, when they both won the European Cup Winners’ Cup. The winner of the final will also qualify for the 2023/24 Europa League.
Live Stream and TV Broadcasting
Football fans from various countries can catch the action live with ease. In the USA, the UEFA Europa Conference League final will stream live on Paramount+, with Spanish-speaking viewers being able to stream the match on ViX. The match will be televised on TUDN in Spanish, which can be streamed on Fubo.
In Canada, the Europa Conference League final streams live on DAZN. For the UK audience, the match will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and streamed on BT Sport platforms. Australian fans can watch the Europa Conference League final stream ad-free on Stan Sport, live and on demand.
Predicted Lineups
David Moyes is likely to continue with the 4-2-3-1 formation that has led West Ham to this stage in the competition. Gianluca Scamacca is set to be the only absentee for the Hammers as he recovers from a knee injury. On the other hand, Vincenzo Italiano prefers to set his Fiorentina side up with the 4-3-3 formation and could have every outfield player available for selection. Salvatore Sirigu is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury, while Gaetano Castrovilli is a doubt due to a possible problem with his knee.
The Final Odds
The bookmakers expect an even match between the two finalists, with a penalty shootout being a possible outcome. WHU win and FIO win have similar odds, and the chance of both teams scoring and the match ending over or under 2.5 goals is evenly balanced depending on the betting website.
Conclusion: A Game of Great Significance
Despite not being considered as high-profile tournaments as the UEFA Champions League or the UEFA Europa League, the Europa Conference League, now in its third year, has emerged as a competition of great significance.
With the West Ham and Fiorentina set to face off in the final, the two teams will be looking to make their mark on European club football once again after more than 50 years since their last triumph in Europe.
Their efforts will certainly add to the excitement that has surrounded the competition in its recent history. Football enthusiasts worldwide will be eagerly anticipating the final to witness which of these two sides emerge as victors.
<< photo by Kane Reinholdtsen >>
You might want to read !
- How to watch Vissel Kobe vs Barcelona: Kick-off time, live stream & TV channels in Australia
- “Cricket ACT Empowers Young Players with new Coaching Accreditation Program”
- Boxer Harry Garside has domestic violence charge dropped, vindicating his Olympic journey
- “Boxer Harry Garside cleared of domestic violence charge: A closer look at the implications for professional athletes”