Hearts vs. FC Zurich Tip, Prognosis & Odds 08/25/2022
It’s always a lucky draw when you meet a team from Scotland in European competitions. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it will be easy with the Bravehearts, but when it comes to the atmosphere in the football stadiums, the island is always worth a visit. On Thursday, Swiss champions FC Zurich will be visiting Edinburgh and will be battling Hearts of Midlothian for a Europa League group stage ticket.
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The Zurich team won last week’s home game in St. Gallen by a narrow margin of 2-1. But that is anything but a cushion, because the Scots are not only very strong at home. The hearts will also demand everything from their opponent when it comes to passion. Therefore, the FCZ is facing a very intense game, which from our point of view will have an almost unpredictable outcome.
At the tested bookmaker Betano, the Scots are slightly favored in this first leg. This means that the betting providers also expect a close match. It is conceivable that there will be a similar course as in the first leg. That’s why we would in the encounter between the Hearts and FC Zurich a prediction of more than 2.5 goals and maybe also rely on goals from both teams.
Herzen – FC Zurich odds | 3 top tips
Betting odds as of: 23.08.2022, 11:03
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If you disregard the Super League, the Swiss champions have recently seen a slight improvement in form. It’s a bit different for the Scots, at least based on the results, and we still see the hosts in Tynecastle Park ahead and would rather place a bet between the Hearts and FC Zurich for the home side to win.
Our value tip:
victory hearts
at ADMIRALBET to 2.40
Hearts – Stats & Current Form
Unless you’re a Scottish club called Rangers or Celtic it’s hard to have a long streak of success because those clubs are always in favor of ending those streaks. Therefore, third place in the Scottish Premier League is probably the highest feeling for the Hearts of Midlothian. Robbie Neilson’s team is currently in fourth place and can live with that very well.
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Strong at Tynecastle Park
Although there have been two defeats in a row, the Hearts are in a good mood, especially at home have taken three wins in a row at Tynecastle Park, albeit never without a goal. In order to move into the group stage of the Europa League, you should see that you are defensively stable. If the Scots succeed in this, then we can imagine alluding to the odds of a home win in this second leg between Hearts and FC Zurich.
“We have good quality in this squad and strong guys can come in.”
Last weekend, the capitals had to compete in Glasgow’s Celtic Park. As expected, there was nothing to get there. However, the hearts have shaped the party for a long time. After falling behind early on, Robbie Neilson’s team only conceded the goal in the fourth minute of added time to make it 2-0. Until then, one could still dream of winning a point.
The two traffic light cards in the closing stages for Alexander Cochrane and Toby Sibbick have no impact on Thursday’s European Cup game. Both defenders could play against FC Zurich. That leaves defender Craig Halkett and Beni Baningime the only two absentees for Hearts of Midlothian in this landmark match.
Estimated Lineup of Hearts:
Stewart – Cochrane, Rowles, Sibbick, Atkinson – Haring, Halliday – Mackay-Steven, Boyce, Forrest – Ginnelly – Coach: Neilson
Last matches of Hearts:
FC Zurich – Statistics & current form
If you just take a look at the Swiss champions’ last four games, you would think that Franco Foda’s team are in very good shape. After all there have been three wins and one draw in the last four games. However, the opponents were also FC Linfield from Northern Ireland, promoted Winterthur in the Super League and Cham in the Swiss Cup.
Four parties undefeated
The flip side of the coin is much rustier. In qualifying for the Champions League, FCZ failed early on. In the Super League, the champions are at the bottom of the table with two points from their first five games. That’s why you have to put the form into perspective and that’s why we’re ready to give a prediction on the progress of the Scots in the Hearts game against FC Zurich.
“Now we really want to go to the Europa League.”
Last weekend, FC Zurich was a guest in the Swiss Cup at the lower-class club in Cham. Cham usually kicks against the second teams in the Super League. Therefore, Zurich’s 4-0 win was no more than fulfilling a mandatory task. Aiyegun Tosin was the decisive man of the game with three goals. Bledian Krasniqi meanwhile made it 3-0.
Of course, Franco Foda will now see a completely different face for the team in the European Cup. This means that there is probably only one place left on the bench for cup hero Aiyegun Tosin. In general, FC Zurich can compete with its best team. All players should be operational. The young Italian international Wilfried Gnonto may also return to the starting XI.
Estimated formation of FC Zurich:
Brecher – Mets, Omeragic, Kryeziu – Guerrero, Selnaes, Marchesano, Dzemaili, Boranijasevic – Avdijaj, Viunnyk – Coaches: Foda
Last matches of FC Zurich:
Our hearts – FC Zurich tip in odds comparison 08/25/2022 – 1/X/2
Betting odds status: 08/24/2022, 8:14 a.m
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Herzen – FC Zurich Direct comparison / H2H balance
Last week, the teams from Hearts of Midlothian and FC Zurich faced each other for the first time. The direct comparison is therefore not a reference that we can consider when evaluating this game. nevertheless the Swiss won this match in St. Gallen 2:1.
It looked early on as if the Hearts would be able to lay the foundation for entering the Europa League. After 22 minutes, Lawrence Shankland gave his colors a 1-0 lead with a penalty. Adrian Guerrero and Blerim Dzemaili turn the game around before the break, but with a double strike and thus make the final score 2-1 early on.
Statistics highlights for Hearts against FC Zurich
Betting Base Prediction & Hearts – FC Zurich Tip
The chances of progressing should be balanced in this duel. After FCZ’s 2-1 win in the first leg, both teams still have their chances. The problem of the Swiss is that although they are unbeaten in four games, they also had to play against rather weak teams, apart from the first leg against the Hearts.
The Scots, on the other hand, have lost their last two games, albeit both away, in Switzerland and at Celtic Glasgow. The Scots have won the last three home games and have started well overall in the Scottish Premier League. Therefore, we can imagine placing a tip with a Bwin voucher for a home win in the Hearts duel against FC Zurich.
Key facts – Hearts vs. FC Zurich tip
- The Hearts of Midlothian have won three times in a row at home in Tynecastle Park.
- FC Zurich has not lost in the last four competitive games.
- The Swiss won the first leg last week 2-1.
There is also a lot to suggest that both teams will score and that there have been over 2.5 goals in total. The bottom line in our forecast is the strength of the Scots at home. In front of their own audience, the hosts will do everything they can to make it into the Europa League. That’s why we decided between the Hearts of Midlothian and FC Zurich allude to the betting odds on a progression of the Scots.
Hearts vs FC Zurich – best odds Europa League Playoffs
victory hearts: 2.50 @Betway
Tie: 3.40 @Bet3000
victory FC Zurich: 2.90 @ADMIRALBET
Hearts – FC Zurich – Betting odds * & other interesting bets at a glance:
Over / Under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals: 2.05 @Bet365
Under 2.5 goals: 1.75 @Bet365
Both teams score
YES: 1.83 @Bet365
NO: 1.83 @Bet365
Betting odds as of: 23.08.2022, 11:03
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