Viktoria Plzen vs Real Sociedad: betting odds November 7, 2024

The fourth-round match of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) and Real Sociedad (Spain) will take place on November 7th at the Doosan Arena. Viktoria Plzen vs Real Sociedad: prediction and betting odds, statistics. Referee: Andris Treimanis (Latvia) Matches – 9 (International meetings, 2023/24–2024/25); Yellow/red cards shown – 49; Average yellow/red cards per match – 5.4; Red cards shown – 3; Average fouls per match – 28; Penalties – 33%. Probable line-ups for the match Viktoria Plzen – Real Sociedad Viktoria Plzen (4-4-2): Martin Edlichka – Vaclav Jemelka, Svetozar Markovic, Sampson Dweh, Milan Havel – Alexandr Sojka, Pavel Shultz, Lukas Kalvach, Kadu Cruz – Matej Vydra, Prince Kwabena Adu. Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Unai Marrero – Jon Ander Aranburu, Xavi Lopez, Jon Pacheco, Nayef Aguerd – Benyat Turrientes, Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo – Mikel Oyarzabal, Umar Sadiq. The starting line-up for each team is from their last match in this tournament. Viktoria Plzen The Czechs have drawn all three of their current Europa League group stage matches. Manchester United also recorded the same level of compromise, drawing at home with Ludogorets (0:0), as well as sharing points away with Eintracht (3:3) and PAOK (2:2). Along with the Mancunians, Viktoria occupies the 20th place in the tournament table. It's noteworthy that the Czechs haven't lost in this European competition over the course of seven matches (4 wins and 3 draws). Defender Sampson Dweh will miss the match due to suspension. Head coach Miroslav Koubek, who received a red card in the third round, will also be absent from the bench. No more than three goals have been scored in regular time in 17 of Viktoria's last 19 Europa League games. The club has not conceded at the end of 90 minutes in their last five home matches in this tournament. Also, the Czechs have not conceded a single goal in the second 45 minutes in 10 previous home meetings in the Europa League. Real Sociedad The Spaniards won their first match of the Europa League group stage in the last round, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 2:1 on neutral ground. Before that, the San Sebastian side drew away with Nice (1:1) and lost at home to Anderlecht (1:2). Real Sociedad is positioned 16th in the standings with 4 points. In their last six matches in this European competition, the team has only managed one victory (2 draws and 3 losses). Real Sociedad has not scored more than 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 Europa League games. A maximum of three goals have been scored in the last 11 matches of the San Sebastian club in this tournament. Exactly two or three goals were scored in 8 of the club's last 10 encounters in this European competition. Viktoria Plzen – Real Sociedad: Match Prediction Bookmakers favor the visitors in this encounter, likely due to the higher ranking of Spain's La Liga over the Czech championship. However, I believe that the hosts will at least not lose. Viktoria has not lost in regular time at home in the Europa League over the course of 13 matches, securing as many as 12 victories (with one draw). Additionally, the team is currently second in their domestic league, having lost only twice after 13 rounds. The Spanish club has not been impressive this season. The team had a poor start to the main stage of the European competition, only managing to beat the modest Maccabi, which has been playing exclusively away for the last year. Furthermore, their performance in La Liga has been lackluster, with the San Sebastian side only in the middle of the table. With a bit of insurance, I suggest betting on the handicap for the hosts. The Spaniards rarely win away with a margin of two or more goals. In their previous 15 away matches, the Basque team has only secured two victories with a margin greater than one goal. My prediction is "Viktoria Plzen with a handicap (+1)" at odds of 1.54. Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko