Team analysis: Hearts
The 2024/25 season was a difficult one for Hearts, but a change of manager brought improvements. After a disastrous start to the season under Stephen Nesmith, the arrival of Neil Critchley brought new energy to the team. Despite being eliminated from the Europa League qualifiers, Hearts managed to secure two important wins at the start of the Conference League competition, defeating Dinamo Minsk and Omonia Nicosia.
Unfortunately, that initial momentum didn’t last long, as three defeats followed against Heidenheim, Circle Brugge and Copenhagen, all 2-0. That left them in 23rd place in the table, just two points clear of the relegation zone from the knockout stages.
The team is currently in poor form across all competitions, with just one win in their last six games. Despite this, the match against Petrocub represents an excellent opportunity to confirm their place among the top 24 teams in the Conference League. The return of suspended captain Laurence Shankland should bolster Hearts’ attack.
Team analysis: Petrocub Hincesti
Petrocub achieved huge success by entering the group stage of the Conference League, becoming only the second Moldovan team to do so. Their journey to this competition was impressive, but the draw presented them with too much of a challenge.
So far, they have not managed to achieve a single win in the Conference League, recording four defeats and one draw. Although they have no chance of going further, they will surely want to end the competition with their first ever victory.
Their biggest problem is inefficiency – they have scored just one goal in five games, while conceding 10. Andrej Martin’s team lacks the width and quality needed to compete seriously in Europe. In addition, the injury of key player Ion Borš further complicates the situation, so Nar Jangmah is expected to take his place in the team.
Betting suggestion: 1&0-3
Hearts are expected to capitalize on the poor form and poor quality of their opponents to secure victory and progress to the next stage of the competition. However, their offensive ineffectiveness of late suggests we won’t see too many goals. Petrocub is also struggling to score, which favors this bet.
Quota 1.89
SoccerExpertPro
Meet SoccerExpertPro – your new ally in the world of betting! Analyze matches from over 800 leagues worldwide, with betting suggestions and an accuracy rate of over 83% in just 10 seconds. Utilize this top-notch application and gain an advantage in the world of sports betting starting today!
SoccerExpertPro