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A spot in the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League final will be on the line when Basel host Fiorentina in the second leg of the semifinals on Thursday on Paramount+. Basel came from a goal down to record a 2-1 win in the first leg, putting them on the cusp of becoming the first-ever Swiss team to reach the final of a major European tournament. Fiorentina have gone winless in their three all-time meetings with Basel, the other two matchups coming in 2015. You can catch all the action when you stream the match live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for 30 days with the promo code "FIRSTPICK" and watch over 2,400 soccer matches per year.

Kickoff from St. Jakob-Park in Basel is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Fiorentina vs. Basel odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Fiorentina as the -150 favorites (risk $150 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Basel the +320 underdogs. A draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can now try free for 30 days with the special promo code "FIRSTPICK" and watch over 2,400 soccer matches per year.

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How to watch Basel vs. Fiorentina

  • Basel vs. Fiorentina date: Thursday, May 18
  • Basel vs. Fiorentina time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Basel vs. Fiorentina live stream: Paramount+ (try free for 30 days with promo code "FIRSTPICK")

UEFA Europa Conference League picks for Fiorentina vs. Basel

Before you tune in to Thursday's match, you need to see the UEFA Europa Conference League picks from SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton. Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.  

Sutton finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also excelled in Serie A with a 63-39-1 mark, returning nearly $1,600.

For Basel vs. Fiorentina, Sutton is taking Over 2.5 goals for a -145 payout. Basel allowed six goals in a blowout loss to St. Gallen on Sunday and have now allowed at least one goal in 11 consecutive matches. They were lucky to see Fiorentina put just three of 15 shots on target in the first leg, but they might not be as fortunate on Thursday.

Fiorentina have not been shut out in their last five matches, scoring multiple goals three times during that stretch. They have scored at least two goals in their five European road matches against Swiss competition, forming an unbeaten record during that stretch. Their attack has also scored 11 goals in their last four fixtures in the UEFA Conference League, giving them momentum heading into a match in which they need to score two-plus goals. Stream the game here.

How to watch, live stream UEFA Europa Conference League on Paramount+

Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch the Europa Conference League. Visit Paramount+ now to stream the UEFA Europa Conference League, your live local CBS sporting events, the world's top soccer matchups and much more, with your first 30 days free with promo code "FIRSTPICK".