Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Kosice Football Arena (Kosice)
Game Time: August 8, 2024, 14:00
On August 8, 2024, Kryvbas will face Viktoria Plzeň in the semi-final qualification of the Europa League. The Ukrainian club is forced to debut in the tournament on neutral ground.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Kryvbas:
- Has won only twice in their last six matches.
- Has scored at least once in their last 8 matches.
- Wins the first half in 46% of matches.
- Viktoria Plzeň:
- Started the season with a couple of victories, but this streak ended in the last round.
- Has scored at least once in their last 11 matches.
- Wins the first half in 46% of matches.
Team Analysis
Kryvbas: The "Miners" have a complicated history and recently entered the Premier League in their current format two years ago. On their second attempt, under the guidance of Yuriy Vernydub, they finished in third place, behind only Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk. They started the new championship with a narrow 1-0 win against Chornomorets, maintaining their early lead.
Viktoria Plzeň: "Viktorka" has struggled to return to their peak form, with their last championship title being in 2022. Since then, they have consistently finished in third place behind Prague's Sparta and Slavia. In the new season, they started with victories over Dukla and Hradec Králové, but drew 0-0 against Jablonec before their European campaign.
Team News
Kryvbas:
- Vernydub will field the optimal lineup.
Viktoria Plzeň:
- Bayer, Durosinmi, Hejda, Kabongo, Paluska, Suaré, Sýkora, and Valenta are all in doubt.
Possible Starting Lineups
Kryvbas (possible lineup):
- Klishchuk - Dibango, Stetskov, Romanchuk, Rafael Fonseca - Khomchenovskyi, Vakulko, Tverdokhlib, Lunev, Kuzik - Prince Abu
Viktoria Plzeň (possible lineup):
- Jedlička - Jemelka, Granach, De - Cadu, Kalvach, Šulc, Červ, Kopic - Vašulín, Vydra
Head to Head Matches: Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň
In January, the teams played a friendly match where the Czechs won 3-0.
Free Prediction for the Match: Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň
The visitors are considered clear favorites, but Vernydub knows how to prepare his clubs for such matches.
Prediction: Total under 3.0 goals (odds – 1.75).
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