Following a 3-0 loss in Belgrade, Plzen face an uphill task as they welcome Crvena Zvezda for the return meeting under new boss Radoslav Kovac. The Czech side failed to create a decent scoring opportunity in Belgrade and must produce a completely different attacking display if they are to give themselves any hope of a comeback. Plzen have won 67% of their last six home matches, scoring 2.50 goals per game, while in-form forward Christophe Kabongo is expected to return to the starting XI. Vaclav Jemelka remains sidelined.
Crvena Zvezda, meanwhile, travel to Czech Republic in excellent spirits after new boss Albert Riera injected fresh energy into the squad. The Serbian champions rested their entire starting XI in a 4-0 win over Cukaricki at the weekend, leaving them fresh for this clash. They have won 70% of their last 10 matches and average 2.70 goals per game. Mirko Ivanic, who scored twice in the first leg, will be the danger man. Bruno Duarte is doubtful, with Marko Arnautovic pushing for a start.
As both sides have high-scoring recent records, we believe that there is big value in betting on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Zvezda Over 1.5 (the Serbian champions average 2.70 goals per game).
This Europa League match will be played on Thursday 27 August 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Plzen vs Crvena Zvezda prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Plzen 2 - 2 Crvena Zvezda
Plzen vs Crvena Zvezda Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Crvena Zvezda +0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Crvena Zvezda +1 @ -138 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -163 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Viktoria Plzen - No @ -350 Odds
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