Kryvbas vs Victoria Plzen prediction and betting tips - August 8, 2024
Kryvbas
As part of the third qualifying round of the Europa League, a match will take place between Ukraine's Kryvbas and Czech side Viktoria Plzeň. The encounter is scheduled in Košice on Thursday, August 8th, with kickoff at 20:00 Central European Time. The prediction for this match has been prepared by Dailysports experts.
Kryvbas
Kryvbas, a representative of the Ukrainian Premier League, aims to establish itself on the European stage. The team has just returned to the top tier of domestic football and quickly secured bronze medals.
Kryvbas has not competed in European competitions for over 20 years, and upon returning, faces a strong Czech side. Notably, the team is led by Yuriy Vernydub, who guided Tiraspol's Sheriff to the Champions League group stage and had successful stints with Luhansk's Zorya.
Viktoria Plzeň
Viktoria Plzeň, one of the strongest teams in the Czech Fortuna Liga, boasts extensive experience in European tournaments. The team regularly participates in European competitions and consistently performs well both domestically and internationally.
This season, Viktoria Plzeň has demonstrated solid form and aims to reach the Europa League group stage. At the start of the new season, the team has collected seven points from the first three matches of the national championship.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Kryvbas has played only one match this season, defeating Odessa's Chornomorets at home.
- Viktoria has conceded just one goal this season.
- The teams previously met during winter training this year, with the Czech side securing a 3:0 victory.
Kryvbas vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction
Both teams are highly ambitious, making this clash intriguing. The visitors are considered the favorites and will aim for a strong result ahead of the return leg. I predict a total of fewer than 3 goals.