Fiorentina vs Bologna live preview Coppa Italia
Fiorentina:
Fiorentina will be at home against Bologna for the two teams’ Coppa Italia quarter final tie on Tuesday. The winner here will advance to the semifinals where a showdown with either Atalanta or AC Milan will await. Fiorentina defeated Parma on penalties to advance to this round after their round of 16 tie had ended 2-2 after 90 minutes. They are now through to the last eight for the ninth time in the last 11 seasons. Last season, Vincenzo Italiano’s men lost in the final to Inter. The Viola are coming into this match off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo in the league. Coming into the game, Fiorentina had gone eight straight matches without defeat and had won six times. Tuesday’s hosts won 2-1 in the first meeting of the season with Bologna at home.
Bologna:
Bologna have seen a dip in form in recent outings. Thiago Motta’s charges haven’t won in two games. After a shock 3-0 defeat by Udinese in the league, the Greyhounds were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Genoa. Before this dip, Bologna had gone six matches without defeat with five of those games ending in victory. The visitors have won two of the last three meetings with Fiorentina and will arrive here fancying their chances of progressing. Bologna defeated defending champions Inter 2-1 in the last round. The win allowed them to advance to this round for the first time since the 2012/13 season.
Analysis:
with considering the team compositions Florence boasts notable players like the forward Vlahovic and midfielder Valero, known for their strong offensive capabilities. Vlahovic, in particular, stands out with exceptional speed and shooting skills. On the other hand, Bologna may lack standout individual stars, but their team is characterized by cohesive collaboration and a robust defense, which has been instrumental in their consistent performance in the league.
Taking a closer look at the coaching aspect, Florence's head coach, Italiano, brings a wealth of experience and excels in developing young talents to unleash their full potential. Meanwhile, Bologna's head coach, Mihajlovic, is also a highly regarded tactician, showcasing strategic brilliance in recent games that contributed to the team's commendable results.Lastly, in terms of psychological readiness, Florence enters the match on a positive note, having secured a victory against Sampdoria in the previous round, boosting their morale. Conversely, Bologna, despite a recent setback against AC Milan, remains undeterred and is determined to prove their mettle in the upcoming game.
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