Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Tynecastle Park will be packed when Hearts and Omonia lock horns in a highly-anticipated Europa Conference League game. The Jambos aim to build on a thrilling 4-0 win over St. Mirren and given their fine display in the opener against Dinamo Minsk (2-1), home win should be considered. Costa Rica forward Kenneth Vargas is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line after finding his goal-scoring touch in recent weeks. His compatriot Taylor Gerald remains in the recovery room alongside Australia midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof.
The Cypriotes, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form in the national championship, losing to both Aris and Paralimni without finding the net. Given Omonia’s difficulties in front of goal, we predict that Hearts are going to pick up all three points from Thursday’s clash. Roman Bezus remains on the sidelines with injury for the away team, while Mariusz Stepinski is pushing for a start.
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.