Kryvbas vs. Viktoria Plzen Match Prediction
Match Information
– Date and time: 8 Aug 2024 at 18:00 UTC
– Stadium: Kosice Football Arena
– Location: Kosice, Slovakia
– Referee: Not specified
Team Formations and Predicted Lineups
Kryvbas (4-5-1 Formation)
– Goalkeeper: Andriy Klishchuk (33)
– Defenders: Andriy Ponedelnik (7), Timur Stetskov (5), Bakary Konate (66), Yvan Dibango (55)
– Midfielders: Yurii Nikolaevich Vakulko (22), Djihad Bizimana (8), Maksym Lunyov (14), Yegor Tverdokhlib (11), Dmytro Khomchenovsky (10)
– Forward: Oleg Kozhushko (78)
Viktoria Plzen (4-4-2 Formation)
– Goalkeeper: Marián Tvrdoň (13)
– Defenders: Robin Hranáč (3), Vaclav Jemelka (21), Milan Havel (24), Sampson Dweh (40)
– Midfielders: Lukas Kalvach (23), Lukáš Červ (6), Jan Kopic (10), Pavel Šulc (31)
– Forwards: Matěj Vydra (11), Daniel Vasulin (51)
18+ Terms and Conditions apply.
Recent Form and Performance
Kryvbas:
– Kryvbas has shown a mix of results in their recent matches. They won their latest Ukrainian Premier League match against Chornomorets Odessa (1-0). In previous friendlies, Kryvbas had mixed results including a win against Dinamo Zagreb (2-0) and a loss to Rizespor (4-3).
– Key Players: Oleg Kozhushko (forward threat), Yurii Nikolaevich Vakulko (midfield stability), and Andriy Klishchuk (goalkeeping reliability).
Viktoria Plzen:
– Viktoria Plzen has been in strong form lately. Their recent performance includes a win against Hradec Kralove (1-0) in the Czech league and a draw against Jablonec (0-0). In friendlies, they scored heavily, indicating a strong attack and defense setup.
– Key Players: Matěj Vydra (main scoring threat), Jan Kopic (midfield creativity), and Marián Tvrdoň (goalkeeper).
Head-to-Head Record
– Viktoria Plzen defeated Kryvbas 3-0 in a friendly match on January 28, 2024, which indicates a certain psychological edge.
Strengths and Considerations
Kryvbas:
– Strengths:
– Recent solid defensive performances especially at home.
– Key players like Vakulko and Kozhushko can be crucial.
– Considerations:
– Mixed results in friendly matches.
– They need to be cautious about Plzen’s attacking capability.
Viktoria Plzen:
– Strengths:
– Strong-performing forwards like Vydra and Vasulin.
– Solid defense and midfield capabilities.
– Considerations:
– Need to adjust to playing away from home.
Match Prediction
Given Viktoria Plzen’s recent strong performances and their previous head-to-head result against Kryvbas, they come into the match with a psychological advantage. Kryvbas, albeit strong defensively, may struggle against a well-organized and confident Viktoria Plzen side.
Predicted End Result: Kryvbas 1 – 2 Viktoria Plzen
Potential Goalscorers:
– Kryvbas: Oleg Kozhushko.
– Viktoria Plzen: Matěj Vydra and Jan Kopic.
Enjoy the match and keep in mind that predictions are based on trends and existing data. Actual results can always be different!
18+ Terms and Conditions apply.