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Thun will take on Hearts on Thursday, 5 November, as the Conference League continues.
Both teams are currently struggling in the competition, with Thun on zero points from their opening two matches and Hearts on one, making this a vital game for both clubs in their bids for qualification.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Thun vs Hearts key stats
- Hearts have avoided defeat in five of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Thun have failed to win five of their last six matches inside 90 minutes.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Thun's last six matches.
Thun vs Hearts preview: Can the visitors get a result?
Thun vs Hearts — Tale of the Tape
| Thun | vs | Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| 9th (Ligue 1) | Position | 3rd (Scottish Premiership) |
| 13 | Points | 20 |
| 24 | Goals For | 24 |
| 34 | Goals Against | 17 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 12th | Home / Away Rank | 6th |
Hearts have enjoyed a mixed season across all competitions to date, but all things considered, they can be relatively pleased with how they have dealt with the departures of their manager and captain in the summer.
They are just one of just two Scottish sides to have qualified for the league phase of any European competition this season, and they have done well over their last five European fixtures, losing just once.
At the same time, they have experienced some bruising defeats in recent weeks, including a 7-1 league loss to Celtic and a cup semi-final defeat to their city rivals, Hibernian, at the weekend.
A win here would go a long way to rectifying those defeats, as it would put the Jammy's in with a good chance of getting out of the league phase/group stage of a European competition for the first time in the club's history.
Manager Wouter Vrancken is missing several players for this one, with Oisin McEntee, Christian Dale Borchgrevink, Harry Milne, Ageu, Blair Spittal, Tom Renaud and Craig Halkett all definitely out, and Calvin Miller and Rogers Mato considered doubts.
As for Thun, they too are playing for history, as they have also never made it out of a group stage/league phase of a European competition.
As things stand, they have little chance of changing that this season, as they have lost both of their league phase matches so far, leaving them with four games to turn their fortunes around.
A win against Hearts would breathe new life into their campaign, but their form coming into the match isn't that of a team capable of reeling off wins in Europe. The Swiss side are currently ninth in their domestic league and have already lost nine matches in all competitions this season.
Manager Gian-Luca Privitelli has injury issues of his own, with Louis Passavant, Genis Montolio, Fabio Saiz, Mats Seiler and Marc Gutbub all ruled out.
Thun vs Hearts form guide & betting tips
| Thun | vs | Hearts |
|---|---|---|
LWLLW |
Form | LLWDL |
| 12 | Goals For | 13 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 2 |
LL |
UEFA Europa Conference League | DL |
Whispers predicts: Thun 2-2 Hearts
Thun's form coming into the match is a concern, and while Hearts' isn't considerably better, they do have more pedigree in Europe this season. Hearts or draw has been best priced at 4/6.
A total of 14 goals have been scored across Thun's last two matches. Over 2.5 goals has been priced at 1/2.
Claudio Braga has scored three goals in his last five Hearts appearances. Braga to score anytime has been priced at 8/5.
> Hearts or draw at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: High
> Braga to score anytime at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Medium