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A place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League will be at stake when Hradec Kralove host Tromso at Malsovicka Arena on Thursday.
The hosts have a one-goal advantage ahead of this encounter and will look to extend their unbeaten run across all competitions to seven games.
Tromso, on the other hand, will hope to keep their qualification hopes alive by returning to winning ways.
Read our Hradec Kralove vs Tromso prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Hradec Kralove vs Tromso key stats
- There were fewer than nine corners in three of Tromso’s last four competitive games.
- Six of Hradec Kralove’s last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in three of Hradec Kralove's last four outings.
Hradec Kralove vs Tromso preview: Hosts to complete the sweep?
Hradec Kralove vs Tromso — Tale of the Tape
| Hradec Kralove | vs | Tromso |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (First League) | Position | 3rd (Eliteserien) |
| 3 | Points | 31 |
| 2 | Goals For | 26 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 15 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
Hradec Kralove kicked off their new First League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Pardubice last weekend.
The hosts have now won back-to-back games and are unbeaten in six consecutive matches across all competitions.
It is worth mentioning that Hradec Kralove had not participated in a European club competition since the 1995/96 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and this is their first European tie in over 30 years.
Coach David Horejs has only one injury concern ahead of this skirmish, with defender Tomas Petrasek needing a few more weeks on the sidelines.
On the other hand, Tromso’s three-game winning streak ended with a disappointing 1-0 defeat in the first leg of this tie last week. They had the opportunity to take the lead in the first half but were unable to convert from the spot.
The visitors will need to overturn a one-goal deficit for a chance to reach the group phase of the UEFA Europa League for the first time since the 2013/14 season. Interestingly, they have won only one of their last four away matches.
As was the case in the first leg, head coach Jorgen Vik will have to do without Viktor Ekblom and Casper Oyvann due to injury.
The winner of this tie will face either Besiktas or Midtjylland in the third qualifying round.
Hradec Kralove vs Tromso form guide & betting tips
| Hradec Kralove | vs | Tromso |
|---|---|---|
W
|
Europa League Form |
L
|
| 10 | Goals For | 12 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
W
D
D
W
W
|
Form (All Comps) |
D
W
W
W
L
|
Whispers Predicts: Hradec Kralove 2-1 Tromso
Despite losing the first leg of this tie at home, Tromso are considered favourites by the bookies at 21/20 (2.05).
However, the visitors’ recent run of results on the road does not inspire much confidence, and considering Hradec Kralove are unbeaten in six consecutive fixtures, we are confident that the hosts will complete the sweep.
Moreover, at least three goals were scored in three of Tromso's last four outings and in six of Hradec Kralove's last eight matches. On that note, over 2.5 total goals is currently valued at 17/20 (1.85).
Considering that six of the hosts' last eight fixtures featured goals at both ends, we also fancy Hradec Kralove & BTTS – Yes at 27/5 (6.40).
> Over 2.5 total goals at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Hradec Kralove at 12/5 (3.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Hradec Kralove & BTTS – Yes at 27/5 (6.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 11/1 (12.00) | Likelihood: Outsider