Tournament: UEFA Europa League Qualification
Venue: Doosan Arena, Plzen
Game Time: August 22, 2024, 13:00
Viktoria Plzen will face Hearts in the first leg of the final round of UEFA Europa League qualification on August 22, 2024. The Czech side, enjoying a strong run of form, will be looking to extend their winning streak on the European stage.
Key Statistics and Trends
Viktoria Plzen:
- Recent Form: Viktoria Plzen has won 5 out of their last 6 matches.
- Home Performance: Viktoria Plzen wins the first half in 44% of their matches.
- Overall Performance: The team has been performing well in both domestic and European competitions, consistently ranking in the top three in the Czech league.
Hearts:
- Recent Form: Hearts have lost 5 out of their last 6 games.
- Away Performance: Hearts wins the first half in 34% of their matches.
- Overall Performance: The Scottish side has struggled recently, including disappointing performances in both the league and cup competitions.
Team Analysis
Viktoria Plzen: Viktoria Plzen, a team that has often played second fiddle to the dominant Prague clubs in recent seasons, remains a formidable force in Czech football. They’ve started the new season strongly, both domestically and in European qualifiers, including victories over Kryvbas in the previous round. The team is in good form, showing strong defensive solidity and effectiveness in front of goal.
Hearts: Hearts have had a rough start to the season, with poor results in the Scottish Premiership and the League Cup. Their recent form includes a heavy loss to Dundee and a lackluster performance against Falkirk. The team has struggled to find consistency, and their away form is particularly concerning as they prepare to face a strong Viktoria Plzen side in what will be a tough European away fixture.
Probable Starting Lineups
Viktoria Plzen (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Tvrdon
- Defenders: Jemelka, Hranac, Dweh
- Midfielders: Havel, Tom Slončík, Kalvach, Červ, Kopic
- Forwards: Sulc, Vasulin
Hearts (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Clark
- Defenders: Rowles, Kent, Oyegoke
- Midfielders: Penrice, Vargas, McKay, Grant, Devlin, Taylor
- Forward: Shankland
Head-to-Head Matches
This will be the first meeting between Viktoria Plzen and Hearts in European competition.
Free Prediction for the Match: Viktoria Plzen vs Hearts
Given the recent form of both teams and the home advantage for Viktoria Plzen, the Czech side is expected to secure a confident victory. We recommend betting on Viktoria Plzen to win with a "-1.0 goal handicap" (odds – 1.69).
Prediction: Viktoria Plzen to win with a "-1.0 goal handicap"
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