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Plzen vs FK Crvena Zvezda Prediction, Tips & Odds

Plzen vs FK Crvena Zvezda

UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-offs
Plzen
DDLWL
VS
Doosan Arena, Plzen
FK Crvena Zvezda
LWLWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.46
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 71.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.2% vs 68.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FK Crvena Zvezda to win against Plzen, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FK Crvena Zvezda has shown a stronger form recently, with three wins in their last five matches, which highlights their ability to secure results when it matters most. Their recent performances have been characterized by a solid attacking display, likely making them a tough opponent for Plzen. On the other hand, Plzen has struggled to maintain consistency, recording only one win in their last five matches. Their form of one win, two draws, and two losses indicates challenges in both scoring and defending. This lack of momentum could hinder their chances against a more confident FK Crvena Zvezda side. The model output suggests a win probability of 65% for FK Crvena Zvezda, with a projected score of 2-1. However, one caveat is that if Plzen can manage to find their rhythm and capitalize on home advantage, they may pose a more significant threat than their recent form suggests. The full method, which includes expected goals and actual results analysis, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, courtesy of The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Plzen Win42%2.44
Draw23%3.56
FK Crvena Zvezda Win35%2.85
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4666.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5764.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Plzen 1-1 FK Crvena Zvezda
6.7515.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Plzen -0.3
2.0736%

Plzen have been the stronger side, winning 30% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.75
15.0%
2-1
9.07
11.1%
1-2
9.97
10.1%
2-2
10.12
10.0%
1-0
11.25
8.9%
0-1
11.88
8.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Plzen
-0.0
1.80
FK Crvena Zvezda
+0.0
2.11
Plzen
-0.3
2.07
FK Crvena Zvezda
+0.3
2.42

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Plzen are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Plzen vs FK Crvena Zvezda
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
1xBet
2.473.572.891.542.321.462.63
Betano
2.403.552.821.602.421.452.60

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
64.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
40.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XPlzen or Draw
65%1.45
12Plzen or FK Crvena Zvezda
78%1.29
X2Draw or FK Crvena Zvezda
58%1.60

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (FK Crvena Zvezda leads 1-0)
0 Plzen0 Draw1 FK Crvena Zvezda
20 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
3-0
Plzen
UEFA Europa League

The head-to-head record between Plzen and FK Crvena Zvezda shows that FK Crvena Zvezda has won 1 match, while Plzen has not secured any victories or draws. The lone encounter resulted in a decisive 3-0 win for FK Crvena Zvezda, indicating a one-sided matchup. This scoreline suggests that FK Crvena Zvezda was dominant in that match, leaving Plzen with a significant challenge in their previous meeting. As it stands, Plzen will be looking to improve upon this result in future encounters.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
PlzenFK Crvena Zvezda
2.3Goals p.g.1.8
2.1Goals conceded p.g.1.2
20%Clean sheets27%
30%Win rate40%
4.4Avg goals in match3
1.50xG per game3.88
-0.99xGA per game
59%Possession %58%
4.8Shots on target / game6.9
4.6Corners per game5.5
Plzen
Recent Form

Plzen have won 3 of their last 8 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Plzen 1-1 and lost to Plzen 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 3W 4D 3L from the last 10 games (30% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: PlzenAll competitions
08 Aug
Teplice
5-5
Plzen
Czech Liga
01 Aug
Plzen
1-1
Zbrojovka Brno
Czech Liga
25 Jul
Plzen
1-3
Slovan Liberec
Czech Liga
14 Jul
Plzen
2-0
Polessya
Friendlies Clubs
10 Jul
Plzen
3-5
BSC Young Boys
Friendlies Clubs
07 Jul
Plzen
1-1
FC Copenhagen
Friendlies Clubs
3
Win
30%
4
Draw
40%
3
Lost
30%
FK Crvena Zvezda
Recent Form

FK Crvena Zvezda have won 2 of their last 5 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Hapoel Beer Sheva 1-0 and lost to Zenit 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 5L from the last 15 games (40% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FK Crvena ZvezdaAll competitions
11 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
0-2
Hapoel Beer Sheva
UEFA Champions League
08 Aug
FK Crvena Zvezda
2-0
Novi Pazar
Super Liga
04 Aug
Hapoel Beer Sheva
1-0
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
29 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Larne
UEFA Champions League
26 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
3-1
Vojvodina
Super Liga
17 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Macva
Super Liga
6
Win
40%
4
Draw
27%
5
Lost
33%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Plzen

No reported absences

FK Crvena Zvezda

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.57 (64.7%)
Both Teams Score1.46 (66.9%)
Value Bets
Plzen Win2.44 (42.3%)
FK Crvena Zvezda Win2.85 (35.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.37 (35.3%)
BTTS No2.62 (33.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.56 (22.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Plzen have averaged 4.6 corners per match at home; FK Crvena Zvezda 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Plzen have generated 1.50 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 30% of them. They put 4.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Plzen player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.