Hearts – Pilsen: 2

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August 29, 2024

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Our tip: Hearts – Pilsen: 2

29.08.2024 20:45

The Westerners managed their first match on home soil with a great deal of luck, winning 1:0 with a goal in the last minute of the match, which was also scored by the opponent. However, the current lead is all the more valuable, even in the context that key stopper Hranac transferred to German side Hoffenheim at the weekend. Coach Koubek has his hands full with how to replace the national team midfielder, one of the options is Sené, the other is moving the experienced Havel to the midfield. In any case, even one of the options is not ideal and brings a risk.

On the other hand, Plzen are rested, having postponed their weekend league game, the team boasts good form. Throughout the competition, Viktoria have won five competitive duels in a row, while four times keeping nil at the back. Plzeň’s defensive system is not just based on a trio of defenders, but on the excellent tandem of defensive midfielders Kalvach – Cerv, who read the game well and are extremely hard-working.

The home team, on the other hand, lacks the phase, in Pilsen, although Hearts did not show a bad performance, however, in sum with the league, the team did not win for the fifth time in a row. When you add the preparation and the end of last season, the streak of games without a win is very long, which is a strain on the psyche of the whole team. In the last four games, the home team has lost each time, so the team’s defensive system is not working ideally.

The Scottish team lacks experience from similar cup competitions, they will have to raise their game at home, which will suit the visiting team extremely well. Plzen have fast types of players on the flanks who could ventilate the opponent’s defence, which will lead to chances and most likely goals. Vydra in particular has always been successful on the Isles, while Vasulin is in the clear.

What to bet on:

The form of both units is completely different and speaks clearly for the Czech representative. Vitkorka is the more experienced team in the cup, moreover, we can expect the old fox, coach Koubek, to come up with something to surprise the opponents. The visitors will continue to improve their club and national coefficient.

Trust:

6/10

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