FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
Basel need a win over the unbeaten Plzen on league phase matchday eight of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) to have any hopes of qualifying for the play-offs. This match on Thursday between the 27th-palced FCB and the 17th-placed Plzen comes with our prediction of less than 2.5 goals.
With six points (W2, L5), Basel are two points outside the top 24. They cannot advance to the round of 16 directly but may still qualify for the playoffs unseeded. Plzen’s 11 points (W2, D5) keep them just outside the top 16 and are assured of the play-offs although they can still advance directly to the round of 16.
Basel won 4-3 away at Zurich last weekend after losing 3-1 to Salzburg last week in the UEL matchday seven. They have only two wins from their last seven competitive games (D3, L2).
The hosts have struggled in the Europa League as well, losing four of their last five UEL games including three in a row.
Plzen drew 1-1 at home against Porto last week to extend their indifferent form. They have just two wins from their last nine competitive games (D5, L2).
Interestingly, the visitors have drawn their last four matches in the UEL campaign, three of which have been goalless. Plzen have also drawn two of their last three away UEL games.
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FC Basel 1893 v Viktoria Plzen Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.17 | 3.95 | 3.2 |
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2.05 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
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2.06 | 3.78 | 3.28 |
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1.95 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
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2.08 | 3.8 | 3.25 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between FC Basel 1893 and Viktoria Plzen?
Our prediction for the FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/01/2026 between FC Basel 1893 and Viktoria Plzen in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 25.34% for a win of FC Basel 1893 against Viktoria Plzen with odds of 2.17 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen is 40.77% with odds of 3.95 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.89% chance ⭐ for a win of Viktoria Plzen vs FC Basel 1893 with odds of 3.5 at Bet365.
FC Basel 1893 - Viktoria Plzen Prediction and Best Odds:
| FC Basel 1893 Viktoria Plzen Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 40.77% | 3.95 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.85% | 1.6 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 61.9% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 18.63% | 6.5 at Bet365 |
FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen Form
FC Basel 1893 and Viktoria Plzen's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14
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14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +5 |
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30
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6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -4 |
FC Basel 1893 and Viktoria Plzen Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Super League
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Super League
6 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Dec 2025 - Super League
17 Dec 2025 - Super League
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2026 - Super League
6 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Dec 2025 - Super League
14 Dec 2025 - Super League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
30 Nov 2025 - Super League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jan 2026 - Super League
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
17 Dec 2025 - Super League
7 Dec 2025 - Super League
4 Dec 2025 - Schweizer Cup
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
15 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Dec 2025 - Chance Liga
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Chance Liga
30 Nov 2025 - Chance Liga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
15 Jan 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Dec 2025 - Chance Liga
30 Nov 2025 - Chance Liga
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Chance Liga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Chance Liga
23 Nov 2025 - Chance Liga
2 Nov 2025 - Chance Liga
29 Oct 2025 - Cup
23 Oct 2025 - Europa League
FC Basel 1893 against Viktoria Plzen Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
M. Salvi
T. Pfeiffer
DefenderN. Vouilloz
M. Cisse
M. Akahomen
MidfielderL. Leroy
B. Andrej
ForwardM. Soticek
I. Salah
J. Agbonifo
A. Rexhaj
M. Tvrdon
M. Silhavy
DefenderP. Kubin
MidfielderA. Zeljkovic
C. Kabongo
D. Suchy
J. Chalupa
ForwardD. Visinsky
A. Novak
Most goals and assists
FC Basel 1893
Viktoria Plzen
X. Shaqiri
(3 Goals)
R. Durosinmi
(2 Goals)
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Spacil
(2 Goals)
X. Shaqiri
(2 Assists)
M. Valenta
(3 Assists)
FC Basel 1893 - Viktoria Plzen Key Points
- Plzen’s last four UEL games produced two or fewer goals.
- Plzen kept a clean sheet in four of their last six UEL matches.
- Plzen’s last three competitive games saw under 2.5 goals.
- Five of Basel’s last six home competitive matches saw fewer than three goals scored.
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Our FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction
Plzen are one of the three teams yet to lose in the league phase of the Europa League, but unlike the other two, they are stuck outside the top 16. The visitors also have the best defensive record of the competition, conceding a joint-low three goals, but will have to go beyond to push for a move up. Basel need to win to have any hopes of getting into the top 24 places.
This match could be a tight one on goals, and our FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen prediction is less than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis FC Basel 1893 Viktoria Plzen
| FC Basel 1893 vs Viktoria Plzen | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Basel 1893 wins | 1.93 | 2.17 | +12.4% |
| Draw | 3.25 | 3.95 | +21.5% |
| Viktoria Plzen wins | 4.7 | 3.5 | -25.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 21.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 30.8% and is now 25.3% (-5.5%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
