Hearts vs. Petrocub: Conference League Match Prediction

Current form

This season, Hearts have not surprised with their results. In 17 matches of the national championship, the "maroons" have scored only 13 points out of 51 possible, which allows them to occupy only the last place in the standings. Who would have thought that last year bronze medalist would perform so terribly this year.

In the Conference League, everything started off great: victories in the first two rounds over Dynamo Minsk and Omonia with a score of 2:1 and 2:0, respectively. But then a "black" streak began - three defeats in a row. First, against Heidenheim - 0:2, then against Cercle Brugge - 0:2, and then against Copenhagen - 0:2. Thus, in the tournament table, the Scots currently occupy 23rd place, and reaching the next round depends on how the team plays in the upcoming confrontation. Only a victory guarantees Neil Critchley charges participation in the playoffs. Any other result is fraught with failure to reach the next stage of the tournament.

Disqualifications and injuries

Kingsley, Nieuwenhoff and Taylor are injured and Forrester is suspended.

Interesting trends for betting

• Hearts have lost their last two matches
• The hosts have conceded in nine of their last ten matches

Tentative lineup: Gordon - Oyegoke, Kent, Rowles, Penrice - Boateng, Devlin - Vargas, Spittal, Forrest - Shankland.

Current form

In the current season, Petrocub is not playing as well as last season. Let us recall that the team is the current champion of the country and the cup holder, but is currently in third place, 13 points behind the leader. It is already clear that the club will not be able to defend its title.

The Moldovan club is also experiencing difficulties in the UEFA Conference League. In five matches, they were able to score only one point, drawing with Basaksehir with a score of 1:1. At the same time, they suffered defeats from Pafos with a score of 1:4, Jagiellonia - 0:2, Rapid - 0:3 and Betis - 0:1. In the tournament table, they occupy the penultimate place.

Disqualifications and injuries

Lungu will not play in the match due to disqualification.

Interesting trends for betting

• Petrocub conceded in all Conference League matches
• The guests cannot win three games in a row

Approximate lineup: Smalenya - Zhardan, Potirnike, Mudrak, Bors - Agimang, Duanla, Demian - Ambros, Platike, Puskas.