Viktoria Plzen vs Teplice Prediction: Red hot Plzen to extend their incredible run

In an earlier postponed round 8 encounter of the Czech Fortuna Liga, Viktoria Plzen will play Teplice at Doosan Arena. The previous weekend, the two teams secured a league win. How will they respond to this one?

Viktoria Plzen's last league game was against Jablonec, and they came from behind to take maximum points. In that game, Viktoria Plzen were behind by two goals before the break, but a strong second half saw them complete a comeback. Goals from Pavel Sulc, Matej Vydra and Lukas Kalvach were enough to see them take maximum points. However, Viktoria Plzen have won their last five games, with just one defeat in their last 14 matches. Seated in the second spot of the standings, Viktoria Plzen have 36 points, scored 28 goals and conceded 11.

Teplice played Sigma Olomouc the previous weekend and secured a 1-0 win. In that game, Teplice had 55 per cent of the possession and attempted 12 shots while converting the only one that hit the target in the 94th minute, thanks to Ladislav Takacs’ brilliance. In the meantime, Teplice have three wins in their last five matches, their lone defeat against Jablonec. In another encounter, Teplice played to a 1-1 draw in Sparta Prague. 

Viktoria Plzen remain a very strong candidate to win this game. While Teplice have been impressive lately, they do not look competitive enough to stop Viktoria Plzen in a home game. However, I feel this will be more of a defensive play, with both teams working hard to avoid a defeat. I will take this game to be in favour of Plzen, an encounter that should end 2-0.