Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
Red Star will look to make up for their UEFA Champions League (UCL) disappointment when they face Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) play-off round. This match on Thursday in Belgrade between the ‘Red-Whites’ and the ‘Victorians’ could be a low-scoring one, and our prediction is under 2.5 goals.
Red Star lost in the UCL third qualifying round, while Plzen are playing their first European match of the season here. The winners of this two-legged tie will move to the UEL league phase, while the losers will be transferred to the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
A 2-0 home defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva last week was a second loss in Red Star’s last three games (W1). It saw the Serbians crash out 3-0 in the UCL qualifiers, but they have five wins from their last seven games (L2).
Four wins from their last five home games (L1) give Red Star hope of staying in the tie with a strong performance.
Plzen won 3-2 at home last weekend in the domestic league, but it was their first victory in four games (D2, L1). Including the friendlies, the visitors have just two wins from their last eight games (D4, L2).
Interestingly, Plzen have drawn six of their last seven European games (W1) within 90 minutes, with three of those remaining goalless.
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Red Star Belgrade v Viktoria Plzen Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.62 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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1.71 | 4.26 | 4.29 |
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1.62 | 4.18 | 5.1 |
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1.68 | 4.24 | 4.48 |
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1.71 | 4.26 | 4.29 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Red Star Belgrade and Viktoria Plzen?
Our prediction for the Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen match is: under 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/08/2026 between Red Star Belgrade and Viktoria Plzen in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 43.45% for a win of Red Star Belgrade against Viktoria Plzen with odds of 1.71 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen is 29.57% with odds of 4.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.98% chance ⭐ for a win of Viktoria Plzen vs Red Star Belgrade with odds of 5.14 at 888Starz.
Red Star Belgrade - Viktoria Plzen Prediction and Best Odds:
| Red Star Belgrade Viktoria Plzen Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Red Star Belgrade wins | 43.45% | 1.71 at 1xbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.05% | 1.6 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score: No | 69.05% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Red Star Belgrade/Red Star Belgrade | 17.63% | 2.6 at Betsson |
Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen Form
Red Star Belgrade and Viktoria Plzen Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
26 Jul 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
29 Jul 2026 - Champions League
26 Jul 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
17 Jul 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
29 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
12 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Serbian Super Liga
13 May 2026 - Serbia Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
8 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
1 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
25 Jul 2026 - Chance Liga
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
1 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
25 Jul 2026 - Chance Liga
14 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Chance Liga
24 May 2026 - Chance Liga
12 May 2026 - Chance Liga
25 Apr 2026 - Chance Liga
12 Apr 2026 - Chance Liga
8 Mar 2026 - Chance Liga
Red Star Belgrade against Viktoria Plzen Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Substitutes
I. Gutesa
R. Savo
DefenderS. Gudelj
F. Tebo
R. De Souza Prado
MidfielderM. Gashtarov
M. Bajo
L. Loizou
J. Enem
V. Lucic
A. Katai
D. Tapaj
DefenderSpacil
A. Sojka
S. Bohac
C. Kabongo
S. Pirgic
D. Visinsky
J. Panos
M. Vydra
M. Toure
S. Lawal
B. Faal
Red Star Belgrade - Viktoria Plzen Key Points
- Ten of Red Star’s last 12 matches in European competitions have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Six of Red Star’s last seven home matches in Europe have produced two or fewer goals.
- Six of Plzen’s last eight European matches have produced fewer than three goals.
- Plzen have failed to score in five of their last eight away matches in all competitions.
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Our Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction
Red Star crashed out of the UCL competition after losing in the third qualifying round and now have a chance to qualify for the UEL group stage. Barring a couple of games, the Serbians have enjoyed home dominance in Europe, which could be crucial against Plzen. The Czechs haven’t really dominated this season, which could be an opportunity for the hosts.
Red Star’s recent record at home in European competitions suggests this could be another low-scoring game. That’s why our Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen prediction is under 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Red Star Belgrade Viktoria Plzen
| Red Star Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzen | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Red Star Belgrade wins | 2.15 | 1.71 | -20.5% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 4.4 | +25.7% |
| Viktoria Plzen wins | 3.46 | 5.14 | +48.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Red Star Belgrade is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 20.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 46.5% and is now 58.5% (12.0%)
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