Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň prediction and betting tips on August 8, 2024
Game Prediction
On August 8, 2024, in the semi-final qualification of the Europa League, a match will take place between Kryvbas and Viktoria Plzeň. The Ukrainian club is forced to debut in the tournament on neutral ground.
Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň: Key Statistics and Trends
- Kryvbas has won only twice in their last six matches.
- Viktoria Plzeň started the season with a couple of victories, but this streak ended in the last round.
- Kryvbas has scored at least once in their last 8 matches.
- Viktoria Plzeň has scored at least once in their last 11 matches.
- Kryvbas wins the first half in 46% of matches, Viktoria Plzeň wins the first half in 46% of matches.
Kryvbas – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Miners" have a complicated history. In its current format, the representatives of Kryvyi Rih entered the Premier League two years ago. On their second attempt, Yuriy Vernydub and his charges accomplished their mission by finishing in third place, behind only Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk.
The team has also started in the new championship. Against Chornomorets, they managed to score an early goal and then maintained this minimal advantage.
Viktoria Plzeň – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"Viktorka" has struggled to return to their peak, with their last championship title being in 2022. Since then, they have consistently finished in third place, always behind Prague's Sparta and Slavia.
In the new season, the "Red and Blues" began with a series of victories – first over Dukla, then over Hradec Králové. Before their European campaign, Koubek's team drew 0-0 on Jablonec's field.
Kryvbas: Team News
Vernydub will field the optimal lineup.
Viktoria Plzeň: Team News
At the same time, Bayer, Durosinmi, Hejda, Kabongo, Paluska, Suaré, Sýkora, and Valenta are all in doubt.
Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň: 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. The Czechs won 3-0.
Free prediction today for the match Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň
The visitors are considered clear favorites, but Vernydub knows how to prepare his clubs for such matches. We will bet on "total under 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.75).