Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Tynecastle Park will be the centre of attention when Hearts and Plzen lock horns in the Europa League playoffs, second leg. Plzen managed to break the deadlock in the first leg late in the stoppage time and they are now on a quest to defend their slim lead in Scotland. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Edinburgh.
The Jambos, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing run in all competitions. As Hearts experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Motherwell at the weekend, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the visiting team. Both Beni Baningime and Calem Nieuwenhof are out of contention through injuries for the home side. Lawrence Shankland is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
Highlighted Team (Hearts):
Founded in 1874, Hearts are professional football club that compete in the Scotland Premiership. The Jam Tarts welcome their rivals at Tynecastle Park Gorgie, the stadium which can hold up to 20,000 spectators.
While the original Hearts strip was all white shirts and trousers with maroon trimmings, the club’s current home kit is all maroon with a white-collar. Hearts have won the Scottish Premier League title four times (1894/95, 1896/97, 1957/58, 1959/60), but they have been in Celtic and Rangers’ shadows in the 21st century. Hibernian are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The two teams first met back in 1875 on Christmas Day, with Hearts winning the match 1-0. The Tynecastle Park Gorgie recorded their biggest win in 1880, with the team rolling over Anchor 21-0 in the FA Cup.
The club’s heaviest defeat came eight years later as Hearts were beaten by Vale of Leven 8-1 in the Scottish Cup. John Robertson is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart, with the left winger netting 214 goals for the club.