Mayra Madrigal
Viktoria Plzen and Qarabag will meet again in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 qualifying playoff series. The first leg ended 0-0, in a match in which both teams showed that defeat was not part of the plan. There must be a winner here, so there will be considerably more intensity in this game.
The Czech Republic and Azerbaijan have not beaten each other in their three European tournament matches, since they also faced each other in a Champions League qualification series between July and August 2016 and drew 1-1 and 0-0, however Viktoria Plzen advanced on away goals that time.
Everything will be decided here between Viktoria Plzen vs Qarabag and JefeBet will show you the betting preview of the two teams, along with the prediction of the match and its odds.
Predictions and betting preview for the second leg between Viktoria Plzen and Qarabag in 2022/23 Champions League Playoffs
- Where: Doosan Arena Stadium, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
- When: Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Viktoria Plzen (+105) / Tie (+210) / FK Qarabag (+280)
- Asian Handicap: Viktoria Plzen (AH 0.0, -0.5, -129) / FK Qarabag (HA 0.0, +0.5, +100)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) / Under (-152)
- Both teams score: Yes (-111) / No (-125).
Viktoria Plzen Preview
Viktoria Plzen were very defensive in the first leg of the Champions League qualifying round, and their strategy was quite successful as they avoided going into the series at a disadvantage. They secured the 0-0 scoreline despite not holding the ball for long during the match. This is noteworthy as they had failed to achieve an unbeaten record in their previous five matches in all competitions.
The Czech side will be looking to continue their perfect run in Champions League home matches in this 2022-23 season, as they defeated Sheriff by a score of 2-1 and HJK by a score of 5-0. Additionally, they have shown a lot of strength at home, and haven’t lost so far in 2022.
Absences: No report.
Possible starting eleven: Jindrich Stanek; Ludek Pernica, Lukas Hejda, Vaclav Jemelka; Jan Sykora, Pavel Bucha, Lukas Kalvach, Milan Havel, Jan Kopic; Jhon Mosquera and Tomas Chory.
Qarabag Preview
The goalless draw was a great result for Qarabag in the first leg, but now they have the responsibility to redouble their efforts in this away game. They’ve kept two consecutive clean sheets, and if they can do it again tonight, they could advance to the next Champions League qualifying phase.
The Azerbaijani team hasn’t lost in its last three away games, and comes here with two consecutive victories. However, out of the three Champions League matches played, they managed one win, one draw and one defeat, and in all of them, they allowed goals from their opponents.
Absences: No report.
Possible starting eleven: Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev; Marko Vesovic, Badavi Hüseynov, Bahlul Mustafazada, Toral Bayramov; Qara Qarayev, Marko Jankovic; Kady Borges; Abdellah Zoubir, Ibrahima Wadji and Ramil Sheydayev.
JefeBet Prediction
They are on similar footing, but the Czech team will be playing at home, and with their strong home record, no surprises are expected in this encounter.
Prediction: Win for Viktoria Plzen .
