FC Viktoria Plzen vs FC Banik Ostrava Prediction: Plzen is slowly losing their finesse

In the 3rd round of the Czech Republic's first league, Plzen will face Banik Ostrava at the Doosan Arena, aiming to clinch their maiden victory of the new season. In their most recent league games, both teams were unable to secure a win and settled for draws. An exciting match is anticipated, and here are some meticulously prepared tips for your consideration.

FC Viktoria Plzen (10th)

Form: DL

Plzen is currently facing challenges in the league, having not secured a victory in their past two matches. This situation might be influenced by their involvement in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. In their season opener, they suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss against Teplice. In their subsequent league game against Ceske, they managed to salvage a 1-1 draw, with Ceske equalizing in the final moments of the match. The question remains whether Plzen can reverse their recent setbacks and return to the path of success when they play on Sunday.

FC Banik Ostrava (14th)

Form: DL

Banik Ostrava is still in search of their first league victory in the new season. Their campaign began with a disheartening 3-1 loss to Slovan Liberec, followed by a goalless draw against Slovacko in their most recent league game, during which Eneo Bitri received a red card. As they face Plzen on Sunday, Ostrava aims to emerge from their current struggles and secure their inaugural league win of the season.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 8 games between them produced 5 wins for Plzen, a win for Ostrava, and 2 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite their initial struggles in the league, Plzen's historical superiority and overall strength remain noteworthy. Plzen has dominated Ostrava in their past 8 encounters, indicating their advantage in this matchup. Therefore, our prediction leans towards a win or draw for Plzen in this clash.

Furthermore, Plzen's offensive capabilities are evident, and we anticipate them scoring at least two goals in this game, with odds of 1.63. Additionally, considering both teams' potential, a total of over 2.5 goals at 1.65 odds seems like a promising option for this encounter.