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On Thursday, Norwegian team Tromso IL will play the first leg of their second qualifying round match against Czech team Hradec Kralove at Romssa Arena to begin their Europa League campaign.
With qualification to the league phase on the line, the visitors have won four straight games, while the hosts are coming off a five-game winning streak.
With both teams looking strong ahead of the first leg, they will be hoping to take an advantage into the second leg of this tie.
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.
Tromso vs. Hradec Kralove key stats
- Tromso enter this UEFA Europa League tie on a four-match unbeaten run in the Eliteserien.
- Hradec Kralove have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six games in all competitions.
- Tromso have lost only one of their last nine home matches across all competitions at Romssa Arena.
Tromso vs. Hradec Kralove preview: Home team eyeing league phase
Tromso vs. Hradec Kralove — Tale of the Tape
| Tromso | vs | Hradec Kralove |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 4th |
| 31 | Points | 56 |
| 26 | Goals For | 50 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 41 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 1st/4th | Home / Away Rank | 4th/5th |
Jorgen Vik's men have developed into one of Norway's most consistent teams this season and currently sit at the top of the Eliteserien standings.
Their latest outing produced an emphatic 4-1 victory over HamKam, extending their unbeaten run to five matches and maintaining their narrow lead over Viking in the title race.
Confidence is high in the home camp, with Tromso scoring four goals in each of their last three matches.
Their record at Romssa Arena has been equally impressive, suffering just one home defeat throughout 2026.
With their sights on a tournament league phase, the hosts will be eager to move a step closer to another deep run in the competition.
Hradec Kralove, meanwhile, arrive in Norway after unexpectedly inheriting a place in the second qualifying round.
The Czech club benefited from a reshuffle in UEFA's qualification process following MFK Karvina's disqualification from European competition.
David Horejs's side have spent the summer preparing through a series of friendly matches after concluding last season with a defeat to Sparta Prague.
Their preparations have been encouraging, having gone four games without defeat, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Danish side Nordsjaelland and a 3-3 draw with FC Kharkiv in their latest outing.
Although Tromso will start as favourites, Hradec Kralove travel with plenty of confidence of their own.
The visitors have produced solid results away from home in recent months, losing only twice in their last 10 matches on the road.
With their impressive away form, they will believe they have the quality to keep the tie balanced ahead of the return leg in the Czech Republic.
Tromso vs. Hradec Kralove form guide & betting tips
| Tromso | vs | Hradec Kralove |
|---|---|---|
DDWWW |
Form | LWWDD |
| 13 | Goals For | 10 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 7 |
NA |
Europa League qualification | NA |
Whispers predicts: Tromso 3-1 Hradec Kralove
Tromso are in good form heading into this clash, and their exceptional match sharpness and powerful home form at Romssa Arena will give them an advantage in this tie.
The Norwegian hosts are in the middle of their domestic league season and have won two matches, scoring four goals in each fixture.
Meanwhile, Hradec Kralove are entering their first competitive match of the new season, which creates a noticeable gap in competitive rhythm.
Although the Czech visitors have also had some decent results during their preseason friendlies, we expect the hosts to secure an advantage going into the return leg.
The bookmakers have tipped the home team to win at 4/7 (1.57) odds, reflecting their superior match fitness and strong home record in Norway.
A draw is currently valued at 3/1 (4.00), while an away victory for the Czech side is priced at 9/2 (5.50), indicating they are the underdogs.
The option for over 2.5 goals is set at 1/1 (2.00), and both teams to score (yes) is valued at 21/20 (2.05).
Additionally, another option to consider is the home team total goals (over 1.5), which is offered at 4/5 (1.80).
> Home to win at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – Yes at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Probable
> Home team total goals (over 1.5) at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Possible