All eyes will be on Stadion Rajko Mitiv when Crvena Zvezda and Plzen go head-to-head in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Zvezda will be eager to put their disappointing Champions League qualifying campaign behind them after suffering a 3-0 aggregate defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva. The Serbian champions now have a new boss in Albert Riera, who will be keen to make a strong impression on his debut. Adem Avdic remains sidelined, while Mohammed Abu Fani is suspended. Mirko Ivanic and Marko Arnautovic are both pushing for a starting spot, adding plenty of attacking quality.
Plzen, meanwhile, head into their Europa League opener unbeaten in their last three league matches. The Czech side have won five of their last 10 games overall and have been reliable defensively, keeping four clean sheets during that period. However, their away record has been less convincing, with just one win in their last four away matches and two goals conceded per game. With Zvezda averaging 2.57 goals per home game across their last 10, the hosts should have enough firepower to cause problems.
Zvezda's home game and the arrival of Riera should give the Serbian champions an extra boost. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside Crvena Zvezda Over 1.5 team goals and Arnautovic to Score (Zvezda average 2.57 goals per home game).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Crvena Zvezda vs Plzen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Crvena Zvezda 2 - 1 Plzen
Crvena Zvezda vs Plzen Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Crvena Zvezda -0.5 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Crvena Zvezda +1 @ -400 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Crvena Zvezda to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Crvena Zvezda to Win/Crvena Zvezda to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Crvena Zvezda - No @ -250 Odds
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