Yuriy Vernydub's team starts the fight for the European Cup autumn.
On Thursday, August 8, Kryvbas from Kryvnytskyi Rih will play the first match of the third qualifying round of the 2024/25 Europa League against Viktoria Plzen from the Czech Republic.
Due to the full-scale war of conquest that the Russian occupiers continue to wage against Ukraine, the match, nominally home for Yuriy Vernydub's team, will take place in the Slovak city of Kosice. The start is at 21:00 Kyiv time.
Where to watch the match Kryvbas – Viktoria Plzen
In Ukraine, the match “Kryvbas” – “Viktoria” Plzen will be shown live on the UPL.TV channel, which can also be found on the online television platform Kyivstar TV. And with the promo code TSNUA, get premium access to the film and television platform for 7 days.
Bookmakers' predictions for the match Kryvbas – Viktoria Plzen
According to the Ukrainian licensed bookmaker Favbet, the Czech club is the favorite of the match. You can bet on Viktoria's victory with a coefficient of 1.64. A draw – 4.50. A win for the Kryvbas club – 5.80.
Bets are accepted with a coefficient of 5.10 on Kryvbas reaching the next stage. The final success of the Czech team is 1.17.
The return match will take place on Thursday, August 15, in Pilsen. The starting whistle will sound at 20:00 Kyiv time.
The winner of the two-match confrontation between Kryvbas and Viktoria Plzen will advance to the playoff round of the Europa League qualification, where they will fight for a ticket to the group stage with the Scottish Hearts.
The loser of the duel between the Ukrainian and Czech clubs in the playoff round of the Conference League qualification will play with the Spanish Betis.
All the most interesting football matches and competitions in other sports can be found in the line of the Ukrainian licensed bookmaker Favbet.