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

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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
	1.88	3.60	3.70
	1.92	3.84	4.00
	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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