Plzen vs Hearts Prediction & Betting Tips (22 August)

Last spring, Plzen was able to settle on the 3rd step of the podium in the Czech championship behind the two untouchable teams from the capital, Slavia and Sparta Prague. This does not prevent him from doing very well in these qualifiers where he easily won against the Ukrainians of Hirnyk during the previous round, for his entry into the running 1-3 in the double confrontation. Viktoria also had a very good start in the championship with 4 victories won during the first 5 days. It also remains on 2 successes against Karvina 5-3 and Ceske Budejovice 0-3. For its part, Hearts of Midlothian distinguished itself last year by also finishing in 3rd place in its championship, in Scotland, behind the two big names that are Celtic Glasgow and Rangers.

A major performance which allows him to enter these qualifications at the time of the play-offs. After a difficult summer preparation without any victory, the Jambos were able to hold off Celtic in their first official match 0-0. The rest was more difficult for them with defeats against Dundee FC 3-1 and Falkirk 2-0 in the Cup.

Viktoria will have to approach this meeting without replacement goalkeeper Baier, defender Hejda, midfielders Souaré and Sykora and attackers Durosinmi and Kabongo. On the other hand, defender Séne, who was suspended in the league last weekend, is making his return. On the offensive side, the rather interesting Sulc (18 goals last season) has already scored 3 goals in the league this season, closely followed by the Slovakian Jirka and his 2 goals. They will undoubtedly be the 2 men to follow. The quite prolific Chory (11 goals last season) has signed for Slavia Prague this summer.

Among the Scots, last year's starting midfielders, Baningime and Nieuwenhof are currently stuck in the infirmary . Very impressive during the last two years with 24 goals scored in each of them, striker Lawrence Shankland has on the other hand still not unlocked his counter this year. Despite this, he remains the number 1 offensive threat of this team which was able to retain most of these assets this summer.