The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League playoff between Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) and Ferencvaros (Hungary) will take place on February 20 at the Doosan Arena. The first match ended 1-0 in favor of Ferencvaros. Viktoria Plzen vs. Ferencvaros: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Viktoria Plzen
Miroslav Koubek's side suffered a 0-1 defeat to Ferencvaros in the first leg. This loss marked their third in the last four Europa League games (1 win). Additionally, Plzen's six-match scoring streak in this tournament came to an end. In the return leg, Viktoria Plzen needs to win in regular time by at least two goals. If the Czechs win by exactly one goal, extra time will be required.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Viktoria Plzen's last 7 Europa League matches.
- The team has won 14 of their last 16 home matches in this tournament (1 draw, 1 loss).
- The Czechs have opened the scoring in 7 of their last 8 home Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for Viktoria Plzen (3-5-2)
Martin Jedlicka – Vaclav Jemelka, Svetozar Markovic, Sampson Dweh – Milan Havel, Pavel Schulz, Lukas Cerv, Lukas Kalvach, Kadu Cruz – Matej Vydra, Prince Kwabena Adu.
Ferencvaros
The Hungarians not only secured their fifth win in seven recent Europa League matches (2 losses) with the first-leg victory, but they also managed to keep a clean sheet for the first time in five previous games in this tournament. To advance to the Round of 16, Robbie Keane's side only needs to avoid defeat, but Ferencvaros has lost 3 of their 4 away matches in the main stage of this Europa League campaign.
- At least one opponent has failed to score in 5 of Ferencvaros's last 7 Europa League matches.
- The club has not won in 7 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament (1 draw and 6 losses in regular time).
- The team has not scored more than one goal in 24 of their last 25 away Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for Ferencvaros (4-3-3)
David Grof – Cebrail Makreckis, Stefan Gartenmann, Ibrahima Cisse, Raul Gustavo – Mohammed Abu Fani, Eldar Civic, Kristoffer Zachariassen – Barnabas Varga, Saldanha, Julio Romao.
Midfielder Habib Maiga is sidelined with an injury.
Referee
Jerome Brisard (France)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.33;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 33%.
Viktoria Plzen vs. Ferencvaros: Match Prediction
A narrow defeat leaves the Czechs with a fair chance of progressing to the Round of 16. Viktoria Plzen has shown excellent results at home in the Europa League, avoiding defeat in 15 of their last 16 matches (14 wins, 1 draw), with their only loss in this span coming against Manchester United. Ferencvaros rarely achieves positive outcomes away from home. The Hungarian club has lost 6 of their last 8 Europa League matches (1 win and 1 draw in 90 minutes).
Without scoring, the hosts cannot secure passage to the next round. The Czechs have no issues with scoring, having found the net in 24 of their last 25 home matches in this tournament. The Hungarians are not known for their reliable defense. Robbie Keane's side has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away Europa League matches, and in their last two away games, Ferencvaros has let in a total of 7 goals.
My prediction: 1X and Total over 1.5
