Viktoria Plzeň vs Crvena Zvezda preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Doosan Aréna
Europa League
Viktoria PlzeňVPL
Crvena ZvezdaCRV
KICKOFF :
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 3

CONTEXT

Viktoria Plzeň hosts Crvena Zvezda at Doosan Aréna in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie. The home side enters with a significant power advantage of 18.2 points and a stronger overall rating of 52.78 compared to the visitors' 34.56. This international cup encounter features contrasting recent form indicators, with the away team holding a form score of 50 while the hosts sit at 0. Set piece metrics remain unavailable due to limited xG data and low confidence levels for both sides. The first leg concluded with Crvena Zvezda securing a 3-0 victory, placing Viktoria Plzeň in a position to chase a substantial recovery on home soil. Structural elements favor the hosts through their power metrics and venue familiarity in this high-stakes return fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Viktoria Plzeň holds a clear power advantage of 18.2 points over Crvena Zvezda.
  • Form: Crvena Zvezda enters with a form score of 50 while Viktoria Plzeň registers 0.
  • Squad: Viktoria Plzeň is identified as the stronger team based on power ratings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data remains limited with no specific metrics provided.
  • Set pieces: Set piece xG data shows low confidence and proxy usage for both sides.
  • xVariable: No additional xG variables are available due to missing data inputs.
  • Market: Viktoria Plzeň 45.9% (Δ+0%) | Draw 25.5% (Δ+0%) | Crvena Zvezda 28.7% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Viktoria Plzeň M. Hysky
M. Hysky
VS
Crvena Zvezda A. Riera Ortega
A. Riera Ortega
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Crvena Zvezda Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Viktoria Plzeň Rank: 74 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Viktoria Plzeň
45.86%
Draw
25.48%
Away Crvena Zvezda
28.66%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
52.78
34.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Viktoria Plzeň
Crvena Zvezda
Power Score
52.78
34.56
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Viktoria Plzeň — Opponent-weighted form score
Crvena Zvezda — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Viktoria Plzeň Crvena Zvezda

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Viktoria Plzeň VPL Home
1 matches
Crvena Zvezda CRV Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T01:23:02+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 3
Stadium
Doosan Aréna
Capacity
11700
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Danny Desmond Makkelie
Hessel Steegstra
Jan de Vries
Joey Kooij

Squad

Referee : Danny Desmond Makkelie

Squad ▼

13
Marián Tvrdoň
Marián Tvrdoň Goalkeeper
44
Florian Wiegele
Florian Wiegele Goalkeeper
1
Dominik Ťapaj
Dominik Ťapaj Goalkeeper
30
Viktor Baier
Viktor Baier Goalkeeper
21
Václav Jemelka
Václav Jemelka Defender
—
Václav Míka
Václav Míka Defender
37
David Krcik
David Krcik Defender
98
Filip Prebsl
Filip Prebsl Defender
14
Merchas Doski
Merchas Doski Defender
40
Sampson Dweh
Sampson Dweh Defender
22
Jan Paluška
Jan Paluška Defender
5
Karel Spácil
Karel Spácil Defender
17
Patrik Hrošovský
Patrik Hrošovský Midfielder
18
Tomáš Ladra
Tomáš Ladra Midfielder
6
Lukáš Červ
Lukáš Červ Midfielder
9
Denis Višinský
Denis Višinský Midfielder
19
Cheick Souare
Cheick Souare Midfielder
99
Amar Memić
Amar Memić Midfielder
36
Stefan Pirgić
Stefan Pirgić Midfielder
66
Sebastian Boháč
Sebastian Boháč Midfielder
12
Alexandr Sojka
Alexandr Sojka Midfielder
20
Jiří Maxim Panoš
Jiří Maxim Panoš Midfielder
11
Matěj Vydra
Matěj Vydra Attacker
25
Christopher Kabongo
Christopher Kabongo Attacker
80
Prince Kwabena Adu
Prince Kwabena Adu Attacker
23
Baboucarr Faal
Baboucarr Faal Attacker
7
Salim Fago Lawal
Salim Fago Lawal Attacker
10
Mohamed Toure
Mohamed Toure Attacker
Referee : Danny Desmond Makkelie

Squad ▼

1
Matheus Lima Magalhães
Matheus Lima Magalhães Goalkeeper
77
Ivan Guteša
Ivan Guteša Goalkeeper
50
Savo Radanović
Savo Radanović Goalkeeper
13
Milos Veljkovic
Milos Veljkovic Defender
32
Derrick Luckassen
Derrick Luckassen Defender
23
Mihailo Ristić
Mihailo Ristić Defender
5
Rodrigo de Souza Prado
Rodrigo de Souza Prado Defender
25
Strahinja Eraković
Strahinja Eraković Defender
66
Young-Woo Seol
Young-Woo Seol Defender
30
Tebo Franklin Degaulle
Tebo Franklin Degaulle Defender
71
Adem Avdić
Adem Avdić Defender
45
Stefan Gudelj
Stefan Gudelj Defender
27
Matej Strika
Matej Strika Defender
21
Timi Elšnik
Timi Elšnik Midfielder
4
Mirko Ivanić
Mirko Ivanić Midfielder
10
Aleksandar Katai
Aleksandar Katai Midfielder
33
Rade Krunić
Rade Krunić Midfielder
15
Mohammad Abu Fani
Mohammad Abu Fani Midfielder
70
Muhammed Cham Saracevic
Muhammed Cham Saracevic Midfielder
20
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel Midfielder
6
Mahmudu Bajo
Mahmudu Bajo Midfielder
60
Matej Gashtarov
Matej Gashtarov Midfielder
22
Vasilije Kostov
Vasilije Kostov Midfielder
7
Marko Arnautović
Marko Arnautović Attacker
17
Bruno Duarte da Silva
Bruno Duarte da Silva Attacker
14
Osman Bukari
Osman Bukari Attacker
75
Loizos Loizou
Loizos Loizou Attacker
37
Vladimir Lučić
Vladimir Lučić Attacker
—
Cheikh Bamba Dieng
Cheikh Bamba Dieng Attacker
9
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem Attacker
8
Kristiyan Balov
Kristiyan Balov Attacker
55
Dimitrije Saric
Dimitrije Saric Attacker

CONCLUSION

Viktoria Plzeň will look to leverage their home power edge and venue strengths to mount a comeback against Crvena Zvezda in this decisive second leg. The visitors carry momentum from their first-leg result but face a challenging environment where structural ratings suggest the hosts hold the upper hand. Limited efficiency and set piece insights leave room for in-game adjustments to shape outcomes. Both teams must navigate the absence of detailed xG metrics, placing emphasis on overall squad quality and match dynamics. The encounter promises an analytical battle centered on recovery potential for the home side and defensive resilience from the away team.