Viktoria Plzen vs Hradec Kralove Prediction: Plzen are expected to break the jinx in this fixture

At Doosan Arena, Viktoria Plzen will play Hradec Kralove in the round 2 encounter of the Czech Fortuna Liga. Both teams started their season with a win and will feel confident going here. How will this encounter end?

Viktoria Plzen started their season in fashion as they crashed newly promoted Dukla Prague 1-3 away from home. In that encounter, Viktoria Plzen took the lead from Sampson Dweh’s strike before Pavel Sulc extended their lead from the spot. However, a 68th-minute own goal by Jab Peterka sealed the win for Viktoria Plzen despite Filip Spatenka getting one back for Dukla Prague in that game. Heading into this game, Viktoria Plzen will look to secure their first win against Hradec Kralove in the league in four games. 

Hradec Kralove started their season with a 1-0 win over Teplice and will look to keep things going. In that encounter, Hradec Kralove had 53 percent of the possession and attempted seven shots, of which three were on target. However, this team needed a last-minute strike from Karel Spacil to secure maximum points. Heading into this game, Hradec Kralove are seated 8th in the league standings.

Hradec Kralove are tough, but Viktoria Plzen looks very balanced in their opener. Hradec Kralove have been very good in this fixture with zero defeat in their last three meetings. The previous meetings of this game have ended with goals from both sides, and a similar result is expected, but Viktoria Plzen are expected to take maximum points.