Viktoria Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Thursday 6th November | Doosan Arena | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

Midweek Europa League action heats up. Among the league phase's intriguing ties, Viktoria Plzen host Fenerbahçe on Thursday evening, both chasing vital points to climb the standings. Plzen, unbeaten in Europe this term, aim to leverage their fortress-like home record, while Fenerbahçe seek to build on recent Turkish triumphs despite a mixed away showing.

Fenerbahçe sit just one point adrift in 14th after three games, but their attacking flair could exploit Plzen's defensive vulnerabilities. The visitors, however, carry baggage from a prior knockout exit at Plzen's hands.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Predicted Lineups

Plzen Predicted XI: Jedlicka; Paluska, Jemelka, Dweh, Spacil; Souare, Cerv, Memic; Ladra; Durosinmi, Adu
Plzen boast a near-full squad, with only minor concerns: Jiri Panos (illness) and Jan Kopic (knee) sidelined, alongside long-term absentee Matej Vydra (ankle). Captain Tomas Chory is fit after recent domestic starts, bolstering the forward line. No suspensions reported.

Fenerbahçe Predicted XI: Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Mercan; Alvarez, Yuksek; Nene, Asensio, Akturkoglu; En-Nesyri

Fenerbahçe face selection headaches: Cenk Tosun and Irfan Can Kahveci (suspensions), Mert Hakan Yandas (fitness/muscle), plus no-eligibility issues for Emre Mor, Rodrigo Becao, Levent Mercan, Bartug Elmaz, and Abdou Aziz Fall. Edin Dzeko remains a squad option off the bench, with Youssef En-Nesyri leading the attack.

Plzen and Fenerbahçe Current Form and Standings

Plzen sit 5th in the Europa League table with 7 points from three games (2 wins, 1 draw), boasting a +4 goal difference after edging Roma 2-1 away. Domestically, they're rampant: 2-1 win at Teplice (Nov 2), 2-0 at Nové Sady (Oct 29), 2-0 vs Banik Ostrava (Oct 26), and that Roma upset. Unbeaten in six across all comps (5 wins, 1 draw), Plzen's home form shines with four wins in five, scoring freely through Durosinmi (3 goals).

Fenerbahçe languish in 14th on 6 points (2 wins, 1 loss), but domestically they're scorching: 3-2 at Besiktas (Nov 2), 4-0 at Gaziantep (Oct 27), 1-0 vs Stuttgart (Oct 23), and 2-1 win (Oct 19). Five straight wins overall highlight their momentum, though away Europa woes persist (one win in four). En-Nesyri (4 goals) drives their attack.

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Head-to-Head Timeline

These sides last met in the 2012/13 Europa League Round of 16, where Fenerbahçe advanced 2-1 aggregate amid controversy. Ties have been cagey, with low-scoring affairs.

Recent H2H Results:

Fenerbahce 1-1 Plzen, 14/03/13 (UEL Round of 16, 2nd leg)
Plzen 0-1 Fenerbahce, 07/03/13 (UEL Round of 16, 1st leg)

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Predictions

Our model crunches 200+ data points—form, H2H, availability, tactics—for a confident 1-2 Fenerbahçe win. Plzen's home edge (unbeaten in 14/15 Europa games here) meets Fenerbahçe's superior firepower (avg. 2.2 goals/game), but Turkish resolve and Asensio's creativity tip the scales. Expect goals: over 2.5 lands in 55% of sims.

Best Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80 (Odds are subject to change)

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe: Key Players to Watch

Vasil Kušej (Plzen) - The 22-year-old forward has erupted with 4 goals in 7 games, his pace terrorizing defenses and key to Plzen's counters.

Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe) - Morocco's hitman bags 6 goals this season, his aerial dominance (winning 68% duels) could punish Plzen's set-piece frailties.

Plzen vs Fenerbahçe Match Facts

Referee: TBD
Broadcast Details: TNT Sports, Paramount+
Stadium Information: Doosan Arena in Plzen holds 11,700 fans, known for raucous atmospheres that fuel Plzen's 80% home win rate in Europe.