Hradec Kralove
- David Horejs has done a good job with FC Hradec Kralove since taking over on 28 February 2024, they are solid in a back three with wing-backs and aren't a possession-based side, so they have a compact structure and make good transitions without taking too many risks.
- Hradec also have a decent home record, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5 in all competitions, so they have the momentum behind them heading into Thursday's clash.
Tromso IL
- Jørgen Vik's Tromso IL are a different beast all together, as they prefer to play vertically, at a higher tempo and get their wingers involved early on to create space through the center.
- Tromso IL have conceded seven goals on the road in all current competitions (1.75 average), so they could be exposed.
- Tromso are a better road team than their record suggests and should come here with confidence after winning 1 and drawing 1 of their last 2 away from home in all-competitions.
Head-to-Head
The hosts have been in good form in all-competitions across their last 10 games ( W6, D2, L2 ) and have a good recent record against Tromso IL, having beaten them 1-0 away from home in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 .
Key Players
Mick van Buren looks to be Hradec's main threat with 1 goal in 1 appearance in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026, while the hosts have scored 10 goals in their last 5 home games in all-competitions, so their wing-backs are supplying some bite.
Betting Insights
- Hradec Kralove have a superior home record and have the edge in the odds for Thursday's game.
- Hradec are priced at 2.5, which looks a little on the short side, but certainly the right side of even odds, as Tromso are 2.6 and the draw 3.4.
- The game looks like a low-scoring European scrap, with Under 2.5 at 1.75 and Both Teams to Score-No at 1.88 the obvious angles.
Prediction
Hradec have the home edge and are a low-risk side, while Tromso have conceded plenty on their travels, so we're backing the home team for a narrow victory here .
