The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League playoff between Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) and Ferencvaros (Hungary) will be held 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 ended a six-match scoring streak in this tournament. In the second leg, Viktoria needs to win in regular time by at least two goals. If the Czechs win by exactly one goal, extra time will be played.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Viktoria's last 7 Europa League matches.
- The team has won 14 of their last 16 home games 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, Cadu Cruz – Matej Vydra, Prince Kwabena Adu.
Ferencvaros
In the first leg, the Hungarians not only secured their fifth win in the last seven Europa League matches (2 losses) but 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 needs only to avoid defeat. However, Ferencvaros has lost 3 of their last 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 games in this tournament (1 draw and 6 losses in regular time).
- The team has scored no more than one goal in 24 of their last 25 away Europa League games.
Predicted lineup for Ferencvaros (4-3-3)
David Grof – Chebrail Makreckis, Stefan Gartenmann, Ibrahima Cisse, Raul Gustavo – Mohammed Abu Fani, Eldar Civic, Kristoffer Zachariassen – Barnabas Varga, Saldanha, Julio Romao.
Forward Barnabas Varga is suspended.
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%.
Match Prediction: Viktoria Plzen vs. Ferencvaros
A narrow defeat leaves the Czechs with a decent chance of progressing to the Round of 16. At home in the Europa League, Viktoria has shown excellent results, remaining unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches (14 wins, 1 draw), with their only loss in this stretch coming against Manchester United. Ferencvaros, on the other hand, rarely secures positive results away from home. The Hungarian club has lost 6 of their last 8 Europa League matches (1 win and 1 draw in regular time).
Without scoring, the hosts cannot ensure passage to the next round. The Czechs have no issues with scoring, having found the net in 24 of their last 25 home games in this tournament. The Hungarians are not known for reliable defense. Robbie Keane's side has conceded in 7 of their last 8 away Europa League matches, with 7 goals scored against them in the last two away games.
My prediction: 1X and Total over 1.5
