Jablonec vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction: Plzen to go through to next stage

In the quarterfinal clash of the Czech MOL Cup, Jablonec is set to host Viktoria Plzen at Stadion Střelnice. Both teams are eager for a victory as they come into this match. Now, let's preview the game and assess potential betting opportunities.

In their recent matchups, Jablonec secured only one victory, which was against České Budějovice. Nonetheless, the hosts experienced a defeat at the hands of Slavia Prague, and three matches concluded in draws against Velke Hamry, Veres, and Slovan Liberec. Throughout these encounters, Jablonec scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 14. In the current league season, Jablonec has been averaging 5 goals per match.

Heading into this encounter, Viktoria Plzeň boasts a record of three victories in their last five matches, prevailing against Baník Ostrava, Bohemians, and Zlín. The remaining matches in this period concluded in draws against AGF and Mladá Boleslav. Across these games, Viktoria Plzeň netted a total of eight goals while conceding only two. Notably, in their away fixtures, Viktoria Plzeň maintained an impressive average of scoring 10 goals per match without conceding any. Additionally, in their recent three matches, Viktoria Plzeň has not allowed any goals.

Anticipated as a challenging bout, both teams are determined to secure a victory in this match. Considering their proficiency in scoring goals and the history of their previous meetings yielding high-scoring results, a similar scenario is expected here. Furthermore, Viktoria Plzen enters the game with a strong winning streak, and given their superior squad, I am favoring them to advance to the next stage.