Crvena Zvezda Belgrade vs Viktoria Plzeň predictions, Aug 20, 2026

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Crvena Zvezda

Plzeň

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As FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade prepares to host Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League on August 20, 2026, fans can expect a clash that highlights both teams’ current trajectories. Crvena Zvezda comes into this match with a solid form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical discipline and home advantage will be crucial, especially as they leverage their strong attacking play to pressure the opposition.

Conversely, Viktoria Plzeň has struggled in recent outings, failing to secure a victory in their last 5 matches. This poor run could hinder their ability to mount a formidable challenge in Belgrade. Crvena Zvezda’s defensive organization, combined with their attacking prowess, will likely test Viktoria Plzeň’s resolve.

Bookmaker odds indicate a favorable outlook for the home side, with odds of 2.02 for a Crvena Zvezda win compared to 3.54 for an away victory. Probability models suggest a 47.4% chance of a home win, a 25.8% chance of a draw, and a 26.7% chance for the away side to secure all three points. The predicted final score of 1:1 reflects a possibility of both teams finding the net, but with Crvena Zvezda’s current form, they may have the edge. Nonetheless, in a tournament setting, surprises are always possible, making the outcome uncertain until the final whistle.

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Crvena Zvezda
50.5%
Draw
25.4%
Plzeň
24%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.88 3.60 3.70
MarathonBet 1.92 3.84 4.00
Best for US Customers 1.86 3.80 4.20

Latest Results

11.08.26 FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – Hapoel Beer Sheva – 0:2
08.08.26 FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – FK Novi Pazar – 2:0
04.08.26 Hapoel Beer Sheva – FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – 1:0
29.07.26 FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – Larne FC – 5:0
26.07.26 FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – FK Vojvodina – 3:1
08.08.26 FK Teplice – Viktoria Plzeň – 5:5
01.08.26 Viktoria Plzeň – Zbrojovka Brno – 1:1
25.07.26 Viktoria Plzeň – Slovan Liberec – 1:3
10.07.26 Viktoria Plzeň – Young Boys – 3:5
07.07.26 Viktoria Plzeň – FC Copenhagen – 1:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Crvena Zvezda has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Plzeň‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Crvena Zvezda may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Crvena Zvezda is considered a favorite.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
  • Standings

    Draw

    1/8-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    5 Twente Bye
    6 Vojvodina Ferencvaros 0 : 3, 1 : 2
    8 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    9 KuPS Bye
    12 Bye Univ. Craiova
    16 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    17 St. Truiden Bye
    21 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    24 Bye Omonia
    25 Crvena zvezda Bye
    32 Bye Plzen
    33 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    36 Bye Egnatia
    40 Bye Lillestrom
    41 Jagiellonia Bye
    44 Bye Rangers
    45 Larne Bye
    48 Bye Iberia 1999
    49 Mjallby Bye
    53 Hajduk Split Zilina 1 : 2, 2 : 0
    54 Bye Pafos
    56 Bye Salzburg
    57 Kairat Almaty Bye
    61 Dyn. Kyiv U. Cluj 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    62 Bye PAOK
    63 Hammarby Bye
    64 Bye Anderlecht
    65 Lech Poznan Bye
    68 Bye Klaksvik
    69 Thun Bye
    72 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    73 Tromso Bye
    74 Bye Hradec Kralove
    75 Besiktas Bye
    76 Bye Midtjylland
    80 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    81 St. Gallen Bye
    82 Bye Benfica
    84 Bye Hearts
    88 Bye Aarhus
    89 OFI Crete Bye
    93 Sheriff Tiraspol Aluminij 1 : 0, 0 : 0
    94 Bye Maccabi Tel Aviv
    95 Qarabag Vestri 3 : 0, 3 : 0
    96 CSKA Sofia Derry City 2 : 1, 3 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    3 Twente Ferencvaros 2 : 2, 1 : 2
    4 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    5 KuPS Bye
    6 Bye Univ. Craiova
    8 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    9 St. Truiden Bye
    11 Lincoln Red Imps Bye
    12 Bye Omonia
    13 Crvena zvezda Bye
    16 Bye Plzen
    17 Shamrock Rovers Bye
    18 Bye Egnatia
    20 Bye Lillestrom
    21 Jagiellonia Bye
    22 Bye Rangers
    23 Larne Bye
    24 Bye Iberia 1999
    25 Mjallby Bye
    27 Hajduk Split Pafos 0 : 4, 2 : 0
    28 Bye Salzburg
    29 Kairat Almaty Bye
    31 Dyn. Kyiv PAOK 0 : 2, 2 : 3
    32 Hammarby Anderlecht 1 : 3, 1 : 1
    33 Lech Poznan Bye
    34 Bye Klaksvik
    35 Thun Bye
    36 Bye Vikingur Reykjavik
    37 Tromso Hradec Kralove 1 : 3, 0 : 1
    38 Besiktas Midtjylland 2 : 0, 1 : 0
    40 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    41 St. Gallen Benfica 0 : 5, 2 : 1
    42 Bye Hearts
    44 Bye Aarhus
    45 OFI Crete Bye
    47 Sheriff Tiraspol Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 : 1, 0 : 5
    48 Qarabag CSKA Sofia 0 : 1, 0 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Trabzonspor Bye
    2 Ferencvaros Gornik Zabrze 1 : 1, 1 : 0
    3 KuPS Univ. Craiova 1 : 2, 1 : 1
    4 Bye Ararat-Armenia
    5 St. Truiden Bye
    6 Lincoln Red Imps Omonia 0 : 1, 1 : 1
    7 Crvena zvezda Bye
    8 Bye Plzen
    9 Shamrock Rovers Egnatia 1 : 5, 3 : 1
    10 Bye Lillestrom
    11 Jagiellonia Rangers 1 : 1, 2 : 1
    12 Larne Iberia 1999 1 : 2, 0 : 0
    13 Mjallby Bye
    14 Pafos Salzburg 3 : 3, 0 : 1
    15 Kairat Almaty Bye
    16 PAOK Anderlecht 2 : 3, 0 : 1
    17 Lech Poznan Klaksvik 1 : 0
    18 Thun Vikingur Reykjavik 2 : 3, 3 : 0
    19 Hradec Kralove Besiktas 0 : 1, 0 : 1
    20 Bye Kauno Zalgiris
    21 Benfica Hearts 1 : 1, 6 : 1
    22 Bye Aarhus
    23 OFI Crete Bye
    24 Maccabi Tel Aviv CSKA Sofia 3 : 1, 0 : 3

    Final

    1 Trabzonspor Ferencvaros
    2 Univ. Craiova Ararat-Armenia
    3 St. Truiden Omonia
    4 Crvena zvezda Plzen
    5 Egnatia Lillestrom
    6 Jagiellonia Iberia 1999
    7 Mjallby Salzburg
    8 Kairat Almaty Anderlecht
    9 TBD #17 Thun
    10 Besiktas Kauno Zalgiris
    11 Benfica Aarhus
    12 OFI Crete CSKA Sofia

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