Europa League WON 4–1
Thu, Aug 27 · 19:00 · Doosan Arena
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Plzen vs FK Crvena Zvezda — UEFA Europa League
Tipster's pick Plzen or Crvena Zvezda
Value Fair · 2/5
Odds 1.28 Odds via Bet365
Our estimate76%
This price needs78%
Expert analysis

Both Sides Show Enough Attack to Avoid Draw

Plzen’s recent matches feature high goal tallies on both ends, suggesting they push forward even at home despite a recent loss. FK Crvena Zvezda arrives with strong scoring output and a perfect clean sheet record in their last outing, pointing to an organized back line that limits opponents. The single prior head-to-head ended with a decisive result rather than a stalemate, reflecting styles that favor open play. Plzen’s home setup typically creates chances through midfield transitions, while Crvena Zvezda counters effectively on the break. Current squad trends show both sides averaging over two goals per game across recent fixtures, reducing the chance of a low-event tie. Tactical adjustments from each coach emphasize width and forward runs, which historically opens space and produces winners in similar European ties.

AcePredictor Analysis by AcePredictor 73% win rate
Result
4–1 WON

Our pick “Plzen or Crvena Zvezda” at odds 1.28 won — final score 4–1.

Match timeline
  1. First half
  2. P. Adu assist C. Souare 8'
  3. M. Ivanic 11'
  4. Second half
  5. F. Tebo Uchenna 50'
  6. P. Adu Penalty missed 51'
  7. O. Bukari 53'
  8. D. Visinsky Penalty 58'
  9. M. Bajo ↓ M. Ivanic 60'
  10. P. Hrosovsky assist L. Cerv 63'
  11. M. Arnautovic 65'
  12. J. Enem ↓ M. Arnautovic 67'
  13. M. Vydra ↓ K. Spacil 72'
  14. T. Ladra ↓ P. Adu 72'
  15. C. Kabongo ↓ D. Visinsky 72'
  16. Rodrigo ↓ T. Elsnik 72'
  17. A. Sojka ↓ C. Souare 79'
  18. B. Faal ↓ L. Cerv 86'
  19. J. Enem 90+2'
  20. Rodrigo 90+4'
  21. C. Kabongo Penalty 90+5'
  22. Extra time
  23. D. Krcik ↓ F. Prebsl 91'
  24. V. Lucic ↓ M. Cham 95'
  25. D. Krcik assist C. Kabongo 96'
  26. T. Ladra 102'
  27. D. Luckassen 103'
  28. R. Krunic 105+2'
  29. V. Kostov 105+3'
This season
Plzen FK Crvena Zvezda
Over 2.5 goals 0% 100%
Clean sheet 0% 100%
Failed to score 100% 0%
Scored per game 0.0 3.0
Conceded per game 3.0 0.0
Scored home / away 0.0 / 0.0 3.0 / 0.0

Across 1 and 1 matches played this season.

Recent form · last 5 finished matches
Plzen LDDWL
L vs Slovan Liberec 1–3 Jul 25
D vs Zbrojovka Brno 1–1 Aug 1
D @ Teplice 5–5 Aug 8
W vs Zlin 3–2 Aug 15
L @ FK Crvena Zvezda 0–3 Aug 20
FK Crvena Zvezda WLWW
W vs Novi Pazar 2–0 Aug 8
L vs Hapoel Beer Sheva 0–2 Aug 11
W vs Plzen 3–0 Aug 20
W vs Cukaricki 4–0 Aug 23
Goals trend · last 5 matches
Plzen
Scored 2.0 avg
1 1 5 3 0
Conceded 2.8 avg
3 1 5 2 3
FK Crvena Zvezda
Scored 2.3 avg
2 0 3 4
Conceded 0.5 avg
0 2 0 0
Head-to-head · last meetings
0 Plzen
0 Draws
1 FK Crvena Zvezda
Aug 2026 FK Crvena Zvezda 3–0 Plzen FK Crvena Zvezda

Over 2.5 goals in 1 of the last 1 meetings.

Confirmed lineups
Plzen 3-5-1-1
  • 44 Florian Wiegele G
  • 98 Filip Prebsl D
  • 40 Sampson Dweh D
  • 5 Karel Spáčil D
  • 99 Amar Memić M
  • 6 Lukáš Červ M
  • 17 Patrik Hrošovský M
  • 19 Cheick Souaré M
  • 14 Merchas Doski M
  • 9 Denis Višinský F
  • 80 Prince Kwabena Adu F
Bench Dominik Ťapaj, Dávid Krčík, Alexandr Sojka, Jiří Panoš, Stefan Pirgić, Sebastian Boháč, Salim Fago Lawal, Mohamed Toure, Matěj Vydra, Tomáš Ladra, Baboucarr Faal, Christophe Kabongo

Radoslav Kovac

FK Crvena Zvezda 3-4-3
  • 1 Matheus G
  • 32 Derrick Luckassen D
  • 13 Miloš Veljković D
  • 30 Franklin Tebo D
  • 22 Vasilije Kostov M
  • 33 Rade Krunić M
  • 21 Timi Max Elšnik M
  • 70 Muhammed-Cham Saračević M
  • 14 Osman Bukari F
  • 7 Marko Arnautović F
  • 4 Mirko Ivanić F
Bench Savo Radanović, Ivan Guteša, Rodrigão, Matej Strika, Stefan Gudelj, Mahmudu Bajo, Aleksandar Katai, Loizos Loizou, Matej Gaštarov, Vladimir Lučić, Jay Enem, Dimitrije Šarić

Albert Riera