Fiorentina vs Lyon - Football - Champions League - Tip Preview

This is a massively important game for Group E & Liverpool fans will be keeping just as close an eye on this game as they will their own match because the result from this game will determine whether Liverpool can qualify or not.

The simple equation is that a Fiorentina home win will knock Liverpool out & so Liverpool fans will be praying Lyon do them a favour by at least getting a point in Fiorentina.

The key to this match will be how strongly motivated Lyon are because they are already qualified & so their need to win this game is not as great as that of Fiorentina which could lead to the Lyon players not being at their best in this match.

Fiorentina showed with their excellent display in beating Liverpool how strong they can be at home & they will believe they have enough quality in all the areas to be positive in this match & go for the win.

The likes of Mutu, Gilardino & Jovetic will carry a real threat to Lyon & Fiorentina will definitely take the game to Lyon and that extra positivity & motivation to win this looks like being the absolute key to this match.

Lyon have got the necessary quality to get a result in Fiorentina & we were tempted to go for a scoring draw but motivation to win a powerful factor in football & Fiorentina will be totally up for this game & they do look a fair bet to get the home win they need.