Athletic Club are targeting a top two finish in the league phase of the Europa League. Our Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen prediction and UEFA Europa League betting tips consider whether Ernesto Valverde’s side can pip Eintracht Frankfurt to second place on the final matchday.
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Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen prediction: Both teams to score in home win
Key stats
- Our Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen betting tips take into account that both teams have scored in three of the Basque team’s last four games.
- Six of Viktoria Plzen’s last seven matches have seen both teams score.
- The Czech side have only failed to score in one of their 11 European fixtures this term.
Correct score prediction: Athletic Club 2-1 Viktoria Plzen
Athletic were really impressive in this competition at the end of 2024, but a heavy defeat in Turkey last week, and some poorer domestic displays, suggest that this could be a competitive affair.
Viktoria Plzen have already caused problems for Eintracht Frankfurt and Manchester United in this competition, but San Mames is a really tough place to go, and Athletic look capable of getting over the line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts the clear favourites
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen odds, with an implied probability of 57.1% that they win this match.
They head into the game after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Leganes in La Liga.
As for Viktoria Plzen, they’ve not played since beating Anderlecht 2-0 in the Europa League last week, with Lukas Cerv and Prince Kwabena Adu on target.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen prediction suggests the first ever meeting will go the way of the side from La Liga.
Viktoria Plzen have already faced Basque opposition in this season’s Europa League, defeating Real Sociedad 2-1 at home back in November.
Athletic Club preview: Hosts close to full strength
Midfielder Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is the only notable injury absentee for the hosts. Some rotation is expected again from Valverde.
Predicted Lineup: Agirrezabala (GK), De Marcos, Paredes, Vivian, Yuri, Prados, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams & Djalo
Spain La Liga 13/04/25 W Rayo Vallecano 1 Athletic Bilbao 3 UEFA Europa League 10/04/25 D Rangers 0 Athletic Bilbao 0 Spain La Liga 06/04/25 D Villarreal 0 Athletic Bilbao 0 Spain La Liga 30/03/25 D Osasuna 0 Athletic Bilbao 0 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 W Sevilla 0 Athletic Bilbao 1
Viktoria Plzen preview: Souare likely to miss out
Midfielder Cheick Souare is likely to be missing through injury for the visitors. Having not played at the weekend, they may go with the same players that won last week in Europe.
Predicted Lineup: Jedlicka (GK), Dweh, Markovic, Jemelka, Cadu, Kalvach, Cerv, Sulc, Havel, Vydra & Adu
Czechia First League 13/04/25 W Bohemians 1905 1 Viktoria Plzen 2 Czechia Cup 10/04/25 W Bohemians 1905 1 Viktoria Plzen 3 Czechia First League 06/04/25 W Slovacko 0 Viktoria Plzen 2 Czechia First League 30/03/25 W Sparta Prague 2 Viktoria Plzen 4 Czechia First League 16/03/25 L Banik Ostrava 1 Viktoria Plzen 0
Player to watch – Inaki Williams
Athletic’s main goal threat in this competition has come from Inaki Williams. The Ghana international has scored four goals in seven Europa League outings.
Inaki firing halfway through the second half
The older of the two Williams brothers has been particularly effective in the middle of the second half this term. 50% of his goals in all competitions have come between the 61st and 75th minutes.