Viktoria Plzen face a daunting task in retaining their unbeaten status in this season’s Europa League campaign as they welcome red-hot Porto to Doosan Arena for the penultimate fixture of the league phase on Thursday.
The Czech hosts are one of just four teams yet to suffer defeat in the campaign, recording two wins and four draws to sit 14th in the standings, three points adrift of their Portuguese visitors in eighth.
Our Viktoria Plzen vs Porto prediction provides a clear outlook on the contest, with additional Europa League betting tips also included.
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Key stats:
- Porto have won each of their last nine games across all competitions.
- Plzen have failed to find the net in their last three league phase outings.
- Porto have kept clean sheets in five consecutive matches.
- The Dragons have not conceded in each of their last five away games, three of which have ended in 1–0 victories.
Correct score prediction: Plzen 0–1 Porto
This encounter carries all the markings of a tight affair, with goals likely to be at a premium given both sides have thrived on defensive solidity.
Plzen have recorded goalless draws in each of their last three Europa League games, though they have won three consecutive matches across the Czech top flight and friendlies since their stalemate against Panathinaikos on matchday six of the league phase.
As such, we expect Martin Hyský’s men to be difficult to break down by Porto, though the Dragons have shown they can thrive in such situations, with each of their last three games ending in 1–0 victories, capped by their league triumph over Vitoria de Guimaraes at the weekend.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Dragons almost twice as likely?
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and subject to change.
Porto have been backed by the bookies to take full spoils here, reflected by the 19/20 odds allocated to them, which indicates a 51.3% win probability. Plzen are priced at 11/4, carrying a 26.7% chance of victory, while the draw is available at 3.40.
Our hot tip — Porto to have the most corners — offers solid value at 3/4 (1.75).
Most recent H2H: First-ever meeting
Thursday’s encounter marks a historic meeting between the two sides, who have never faced each other in any competition before.
Plzen preview: Limited options in defence
Plzen’s draw against Panathinaikos came with some baggage, as defender Sampson Dweh picked up his third yellow card of the campaign and will be suspended for an accumulation of bookings.
Centre-back Vaclav Jemelka will also miss out after receiving a red card in that encounter, while Jan Paluska remains sidelined through injury.
Predicted XI: Wiegele (GK), Memic, Havel, Spacil, Doski, Cerv, Valenta, Ladra, Vydra, Souare & Adu
Plzen’s last five results:
- 15/01/26: Plzen 3–1 Sonderjyske (W)
- 09/01/26: Lugano 2–4 Plzen (W)
- 14/12/25: Plzen 2–0 Dukla Prague (W)
- 11/12/25: Panathinaikos 0–0 Plzen (D)
- 06/12/25: Slovacko 3–0 Plzen (L)
Porto preview: Veteran defender ineligible
Thiago Silva has performed excellently in his two games since rejoining the club in January, but the 41-year-old defender is ineligible to feature in the continental competition during the league phase.
Meanwhile, Luuk de Jong, Nehuen Perez and Tomas Perez remain out injured, though Zaidu Sanusi should be back from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted XI: D Costa; A Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior, Fernandes; Froholdt, Varela, Veiga; Pepe, Samu & Sainz
Porto’s last five results:
- 18/01/26: Vitoria Guimaraes 0–1 FC Porto (W)
- 14/01/26: FC Porto 1–0 Benfica (W)
- 04/01/26: Santa Clara 0–1 FC Porto (W)
- 29/12/25: FC Porto 2–0 AFS (W)
- 22/12/25: Alverca 0–3 FC Porto (W)
Player to watch: Samu Aghehowa
Samu Aghehowa has drawn a blank in his last two games and will be looking to atone for a missed penalty at the weekend. With nine goals in his last nine appearances for Porto, it would be a major risk to bet against the Spanish international.