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

The fourth-round group stage match of the 2024/25 Europa League between Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) and Real Sociedad (Spain) will take place on November 7 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; Fouls per match on average – 28; Penalties – 33%. Probable line-ups for the match Viktoria Plzen vs Real Sociedad Viktoria Plzen (4-4-2): Martin Edlichka – Vaclav Jemelka, Svetozar Markovic, Sampson Dweh, Milan Havel – Alexandr Cermak, Pavel Bucha, Lukas Kalvach, Kadu Cruz – Matej Vydra, Prince Kwabena Adu. Real Sociedad (4-4-2): Unai Marrero – Jon Ander Olasagasti, Xabi Etxeita, Jon Pacheco, Aihen Munoz – Benat Turrientes, Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo – Mikel Oyarzabal, Umar Sadiq. The starting line-up for each team is based on their last match in this tournament. Viktoria Plzen The Czechs have drawn all three of their current group stage matches in the Europa League. Manchester United has also displayed similar compromise, drawing at home with Ludogorets (0:0), as well as sharing points away with Eintracht Frankfurt (3:3) and PAOK (2:2). Along with the Mancunians, Viktoria is tied for 20th place in the tournament table. It should be noted that the Czechs haven't lost in this European competition for seven matches now (4 wins and 3 draws). Defender Sampson Dweh will miss the meeting due to suspension. Also absent on the bench will be head coach Miroslav Koubek, who received a red card in the third round. - A maximum of three goals were scored in regular time in 17 of Viktoria's last 19 Europa League games. - The club did not concede in the final 90 minutes in their last five home matches in this tournament. - Additionally, the Czechs have not conceded a single goal in the second 45 minutes in their last 10 home meetings in the Europa League. Real Sociedad The Spaniards won their first victory in the group stage of the Europa League in the previous round. Playing on a neutral field, the club defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv with a score of 2:1. Before that, the San Sebastian side drew away with Nice (1:1) and lost at home to Anderlecht (1:2). Real Sociedad is placed 16th, having collected 4 points. In the last six matches in this European competition, the team has only managed one victory (2 draws and 3 losses). - Real Sociedad did not score more than 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 Europa League games. - A maximum of three goals were 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 cup. Viktoria Plzen vs Real Sociedad: match prediction Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match-up, most likely due to the higher rating 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 for 13 meetings now, with an impressive 12 wins (and one draw). The team is also in second place in their championship, having only lost 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 cup, only managing to defeat the modest Maccabi, which has been playing exclusively away for the last year. Things are also not going well in La Liga, where the San Sebastian side is only mid-table. With some insurance, I would suggest betting on the handicap for the hosts. The Spaniards rarely win away with a margin of two or more goals. In the previous 15 away matches, the Basques have only managed two victories with a margin greater than one goal. My prediction is "Viktoria Plzen with a handicap (+1)" for the odds of 1.54. Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko