Viktoria Plzen vs Slovan Liberec Prediction: An aura of retribution looms, poised to favor Plzen in the upcoming encounter

In a Czech Fortuna Liga showdown, Viktoria Plzen will face Slovan Liberec at Doosan Arena. Heading into this match, the hosts have extended their unbeaten run, while the visiting side suffered a defeat in their most recent outing.

Viktoria Plzeň aims to build on their recent success, following a 1-2 victory against Jablonec in the First League. During that match, Viktoria Plzeň maintained 56% possession and attempted 15 shots on goal, with 6 on target. Lukáš Hejda (20') and Tomáš Chorý (84') were the goal scorers for Viktoria Plzeň, while Jan Chramosta (73') found the net for Jablonec. Viktoria Plzeň has been defensively solid, conceding only 3 goals in their last 6 games. Additionally, they are unbeaten in their last 4 home league matches heading into this encounter.

Slovan Liberec comes into this match with just one victory in their last five games, which came against Karviná. However, they suffered defeats against Zlín, Teplice, and Slavia Praha, but managed to secure a win over Jablonec. During these matches, the away team scored 4 goals while conceding 11.

In away games, Slovan Liberec has scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.56. The team has received 59 yellow cards and 2 red cards, with a total of 300 fouls committed. Slovan Liberec's average team rating stands at 6.45 per match.

Despite writing off Viktoria Plzen midway through the season, their recent league performances suggest they are still contenders for the title. Conversely, Slovan Liberec has been struggling significantly of late, requiring extra effort to secure a victory in this match. With Viktoria Plzen displaying strong attacking prowess and defensive stability, they are anticipated to emerge victorious with a margin of at least two goals.