- Team form: FC Thun are on a losing streak of 2 after home defeats to HNK Hajduk Split (UEFA Conference League) and FC Lugano (Swiss Super League).
- Club situation: Hearts Of Midlothian FC are still searching for lift-off.
A close match in Switzerland
This matchup looks close on paper and the odds reflect that with FC Thun listed at 2.42 and Hearts Of Midlothian FC at 2.58 at the time of writing. The Jambos enter with slightly more momentum after beating Motherwell 2-0 away and drawing 2-2 with Glasgow Rangers at home across their last two Premiership games.
However, Thun are 32nd in the UEFA Conference League league phase (0 points from 2 matches) while Hearts are 28th (1 point from 2 matches) so the Swiss side have more need to get out of the blocks quickly. The draw is available at 3.75 and is very tempting here, though both teams will feel they have a chance to win.
A tale of two coaches
Thun's tactics
It should make for an intriguing tactical battle between two different coaching methods. Gian-Luca Privitelli has continued to press the ball high and run channels when Thun have the ball. Thun can create chances but they may need to break the mould on Thursday to avoid a 3rd consecutive defeat.
Hearts' tactics
Wouter Vrancken, on the other hand, has introduced a more chaotic, free-flowing style to Hearts.
Key players and stats
- Riccardo Braschi is a good goal scorer and is their best attacking player so far, scoring 2 of their 6 goals across the last 5 games.
- Players regularly swap positions and it seems to suit Hearts as they've had some success in transition in recent games.
- However, the Jambos are yet to register an away goal in the Conference League and have scored 10 goals in total in the last 5 matches, with Calvin Miller netting four of them.
Goals more likely than a tie
FC Thun have only played 1 home match in the league phase, but it ended in defeat and they have already conceded 1 goal. Hearts have also played 1 away game, drawing 0 and losing 1.
The odds are so tight that it seems likely we will see both teams go for it and there will be chances at both ends. Both Teams To Score – Yes at 1.45 and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.55 look more likely than the long-odds on a draw.
