Fiorentina vs West Ham: Europa Conference League Final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream
The club’s European adventure was a welcome respite from Premier League troubles for David Moyes and his players for much of the season, but it now offers West Ham a huge opportunity to lift their first major trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1980 up for grabs is the first European final in 47 years.
It will be the Hammers’ 15th European game of the season, a streak spanning nearly ten months, and the win secures them a place in next season’s Europa League.
Fiorentina finished the Serie A season in eighth place, meaning they too are hoping for a win here to secure European football next season. The Italian team beat the likes of Braga and Lech Poznan to reach the final.
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Europa Conference League Final is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 20:00 (BST).
The game will take place at the Eden Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.
Where to watch Fiorentina vs West Ham?
TV channel: In the UK, the final will be streamed live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage starting at 18:30 BST ahead of the 20:00 kick-off time.
BT has also announced that the game will be available to watch for free on their website and YouTube channel.
Live broadcast: A free live stream will be available online via the BT Sport website and YouTube channel. Subscribers can continue to use the app.
Live blog: You can follow everything that’s happening on the day of the match via standard sportis the live blog with expert analysis by Malik Ouzia on site.
Moyes describes the West Ham final as the “biggest moment” of his career
Team news Fiorentina vs West Ham
Fiorentina are believed to have no significant injury worries as they have made a number of changes domestically in recent weeks to keep players fit for the final.
Arthur Cabral should take the lead while Nicolas Gonzalez is pushing for a start after scoring twice in the semi-final win over Basel.
Declan Rice will likely make his last appearance in a West Ham shirt before making what is expected to be a costly move from the London stadium this summer. Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek will both be eager to start again in the Czech Republic. There are no other injuries to worry about.
Alphonse Areola is expected to be given the goal post again, while Moyes has confirmed Gianluca Scamacca will not be available.
Farewell: This will likely be Declan Rice’s last game for West Ham
/ Getty ImagesPrediction between Fiorentina and West Ham
As you could see in last week’s Europa League final, games like this rarely produce consistent, exciting football.
It may not be the kind of game David Moyes wants anyway, as his West Ham side reached the final with a more pragmatic approach against AZ Alkmaar in the semi-finals.
Expect a tense, tense encounter that will see the Hammers just about edge ahead and end the season in memorable fashion.
West Ham win 1-0.
Head to head history (h2h) and results
These two clubs have met twice before, in the 1975 Anglo-Italian League Cup. West Ham lost both games 1-0.
Odds for the game between Fiorentina and West Ham
Fiorentina lift the cup: 10/11
West Ham lift the trophy: 10/11
West Ham win 1-0, 7/1 in regular time
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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