Doosan Aréna is the location for the crucial second leg of the Champions League qualifiers second round meeting between Viktoria Plzen and HJK. The game will take place on July 26, 2022.
Viktoria Plzen vs HJK – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Viktoria Plzen were able to get a crucial 2-1 aggregate advantage going into the crucial second leg meeting at the Doosan Arena. An early penalty from Toma Chory put Viktoria Plzen in the lead before Bojan Radulovic was able to equalise in the second half. A goal from Jan Kopic – after just seven minutes – was the winner in the game.
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Both Teams to Score – Yes
HJK Helsinki are unlikely to give up without a fight. Even though Viktoria Plzen were able to get a lead in the first leg, they are likely to concede goals even at home. HJK Helsinki might have struggled for goals in pre-season games, but they are likely to be pumped up for getting an early goal that will keep them in the tie.
Total goals over 2.5
The first leg showed that the game is likely to competitive even at the Doosan Arena. There were more than 2.5 goals in the first leg meeting. Nervousness will remain high among Viktoria Plzen, who are likely to come up with goals in this game.
Viktoria Plzen are looking to overcome the second round of the qualification stages in the Champions League after almost a decade. The last time they were successful in the qualifying rounds was during the 2013-14 campaign and the team have not been seen in the group stages since the 2018-19 campaign.
Viktoria Plzen Predicted Line-Up:
Jindrich Stanek, Radim Reznik, Ludek Pernica, Lukas Hejda, Milan Havel, Pavel Bucha, Lukas Kalvach, Jan Kopic, Jan Sykora, Jhon Mosquera, Tomas Chory
HJK have consistently faced elimination at the second round of Champions League qualification. Due to the disappointing first leg result, it is very likely that HJK will carry some amount of low confidence coming into the fixture. A lot will ride on the performances of Chory, who was a big threat in the first leg.
HJK Predicted Line-Up:
Conor Hazard, Jukka Raitala, Arttu Hoskonen, Miro Tenho, David Browne, Perparim Hetemaj, Santeri Vaananen, Santeri Hostikka, Murilo, Malik Abubakari, Bojan Radulovic
Team News
Viktoria Plzen: Filip Kasa has undergone a knee surgery while Petr Pejsa is ruled out because of a cruciate ligament problem.
HJK: Manuel Martic is out of action with a leg injury while Roope Riski has a knee problem. Valtteri Moren also misses out because of a knee injury.
Top Champions League Qualifier Stats ahead of Viktoria Plzen vs HJK
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
26/07/22
UEFA Champions League Qualifying UEFA
Viktoria Plzen
HJK Helsinki
5
0
Last Five - Viktoria Plzen
21/09/23
UEFA Conference League UEFA
KF Ballkani
Viktoria Plzen
0
1
W
17/09/23
Czech Republic First League Czech
FC Trinity Zlin
Viktoria Plzen
1
7
W
03/09/23
Czech Republic First League Czech
Bohemians 1905
Viktoria Plzen
0
2
W
31/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Tobol Kostanay
Viktoria Plzen
0
3
W
24/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Tobol Kostanay
Viktoria Plzen
1
2
W
Last Five - HJK Helsinki
21/09/23
UEFA Conference League UEFA
PAOK Salonika
HJK Helsinki
3
2
L
16/09/23
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
FC Inter
HJK Helsinki
0
2
W
03/09/23
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
KuPS Kuopio
HJK Helsinki
2
2
D
31/08/23
UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA
Farul Constanta
HJK Helsinki
0
2
W
27/08/23
Finland Veikkausliiga VKL
AC Oulu
HJK Helsinki
1
3
W
Questions about Viktoria Plzen vs HJK
Where is the match scheduled? Doosan Aréna
When does this match start? 26th July 2022 at 18:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Viktoria Plzen