Viktoria Plzen will take on Sheriff Tiraspol during the second leg in the UEFA Champions League qualifier semifinals. First leg result: 2-1. The match will take place at Doosan Arena in Plzen on Tuesday, 8/9/19.
VIktoria Plzen confirms their high level. In the last championship, the “Red-blues” were surprised. They managed to surpass Prague Slavia, the current favourite of Czech football on the domestic stage. It is a testament to the Champions League’s qualification that Michel Bilek’s wards are still competitive and strong even after a brief pause. The ambitious club has achieved 100% success so far. They defeated the Finnish HJK with no chance. First, they won 2-1 on the road. Then, they beat the Finnish HJK at home by a crushing 5-0. They won in Chisinau on Tuesday. They can now be content with a draw, but will their fans want them to play like this?
Sheriff needs a miracle if not a breakthrough. The Black and Yellows had an excellent season. It’s not all about the next title. The 1st place in Moldova has become something of a routine for Tiraspol. The Champions League was won by the club that had played the most in the Europa League group stage. Wards of Vernidub defeated Dinamo Zagreb in qualifying to make their debut in the main round. It was a great result: 4 points with Shakhtar and a win over Real Madrid. They even reached the playoffs of the Europa League. The Moldovans have now overcome two obstacles, under Thomas’s leadership. It was boring: against Zrinjski, and against Maribor, it was decided by one goal in 180 minutes. Sheriff lost the match on Tuesday after opening the score in a penalty spot in a Chisinau conditionally home match. Hora converted the 12-yard kick first, and also assisted Buche in the second half.
The clubs hosted their first head to head match on August 2. Viktoria has an advantage already, but they should play as much at home. We recommend betting with a handicap of “-1 goal” on the Czech victory.
Prediction: Viktoria Plzen will win with -1.0 handicap
