Fiorentina vs Rakow Czestochowa Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Conference League | Round of 16

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2023 and 2024 runners’ up, as well as 2025 UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finalists, Fiorentina take on Rakow Czestochowa in the round of 16 in Florence.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – Paramount+

Key stats

• This is the first UEFA match between Fiorentina and Raków.
• Fiorentina have won all three of their previous UEFA two‑legged ties against Polish opposition, most recently a 5-4 aggregate victory over Jagiellonia Białystok in the knockout play‑off round of the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League.
• Fiorentina have lost their last three UEFA home matches against Polish teams.
• Fiorentina are in the UEFA Conference League round of 16 for the fourth successive season and have won all three of their previous ties at this stage.
• Fiorentina have lost four of their last six UEFA Conference League matches (W2).
• Fiorentina have won 14 of their last 15 UEFA competition two-legged ties.
• Raków’s only previous UEFA matches against Italian opposition were a pair of defeats against Atalanta in the 2023/24 Europa League group stage (0-2 away, 0-4 home).
• This is Raków’s first participation in a UEFA competition knockout phase.
• Raków are unbeaten in their last nine UEFA competition matches with seven wins and two draws.
• Raków have kept six clean sheets in their last nine UEFA competition matches.
• Raków have won six of their last seven UEFA two-legged ties.
• Raków have won the first leg in nine of their last 11 UEFA two-legged ties. 

Fiorentina vs Rakow Czestochowa prediction

Fiorentina come into this one on the back of a goalless draw with Parma with I Viola remaining involved in a Serie A relegation battle. They had been in good form a few weeks ago but have now majorly dipped and only just squeezed past Jagiellonia Bialystok in the knockout playoff round tie a couple of weeks ago, getting through after extra-time in the Artemio Franchi after losing the first-leg by three goals to nil.

Rakow Czestochowa were very impressive with four victories and two draws in their six UECL league phase matches. The Polish outfit have focused on Europe this season and will be a threat for Fiorentina.

Rakow play some attacking and proactive football so, while the underperforming hosts remain favourites in Tuscany, it should be a good watch for the neutral.

Fiorentina vs Rakow Czestochowa tip: Fiorentina to win & both teams to score