Last week, Viktoria Plzeň showcased a solid away display against Eintracht Frankfurt, resulting in a thrilling 3:3 draw. This performance suggests that the Czech side will pursue an aggressive attack against Ludogorets, aiming for a home victory and consistently creating chances.
Despite experiencing a dip in domestic form, Viktoria Plzeň remain committed to their open style of play. In four matches following the international break, they achieved an individual total over 1.5 twice. In Frankfurt, the team generated 1.13 xG and matched their top-tier opponents with six shots on target apiece. Forward Aziz Yakubu stands out in the lineup—the 21-year-old Ghanaian is capitalising on his starting opportunities, having scored twice last week.
Ludogorets' catastrophic defence in the Champions League qualifiers against Qarabağ (7:2 in the second leg) resulted in the coaching staff's departure. Their Europa League group stage debut was underwhelming against Slavia Prague, with a deserved 0:2 defeat as the Czechs dominated throughout (0.42 to 1.92 in xG). The trip to Plzeň likely holds little promise for Ludogorets.
Viktoria's potent attacking lineup should exploit Ludogorets' defensive vulnerabilities, which have been exposed repeatedly on the international stage. Additionally, with the Czechs' consistency in creating opportunities, an individual total over 1.5 seems within easy reach. Viktoria Plzeň are likely to net two goals without any difficulties.
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Miroslav Koubek
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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Line-up
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Martin Jedlička
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gk. | 1 | -3 |
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Sampson Kazorla Kargeoh Dweh Jr.
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df. | 5 | 0 |
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Václav Jemelka
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df. | 5 | 1 |
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Svetozar Marković
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Lukáš Kalvach
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mf. | 5 | 0 |
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Lukáš Červ
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mf. | 5 | 1 |
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Pavel Šulc
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mf. | 5 | 1 |
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Carlos Eduardo Lopes Cruz
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
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Erik Jirka
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
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Jiří Maxim Panoš
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Prince Kwabena Adu
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fw. | 1 | 1 |
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Substitutes
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Marián Tvrdoň
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gk. | 4 | 0 |
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Milan Havel
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df. | 5 | 0 |
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Lukas Hejda
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Jan Paluska
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Jan Kopic
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mf. | 4 | 0 |
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Alexandr Sojka
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mf. | 3 | 0 |
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Jhon Mosquera
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Matei Valenta
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Tom Slončík
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Matěj Vydra
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fw. | 5 | 0 |
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Daniel Vašulín
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Ricardo Viana Filho
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Igor Jovicevic
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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Line-up
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Hendrik Bonmann
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Aslak Fonn Witry
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df. | 2 | 0 |
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Dinis Almeida
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df. | 2 | 2 |
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Francisco Javier Hidalgo Gómez
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df. | 2 | 0 |
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Olivier Verdon
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Jakub Piotrowski
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Pedro Henrique Naressi Machado
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Ivaylo Chochev
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Caio Vidal Rocha
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fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Rick Jhonatan Lima Morais
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fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Rwan Philipe Rodrigues de Souza Cruz
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fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Substitutes
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Sergio Padt
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gk. | 2 | 0 |
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Damyan Hristov Hristov
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Anastas Dimitrov Pemperski
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Denny Gropper
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Georgi Terziev
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Aguibou Camara
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Deroy Duarte
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mf. | 2 | 0 |
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Kwadwo Duah
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fw. | 2 | 1 |
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Erick Marcus dos Santos Oliveira do Carmo
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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