Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
This Eastern European matchup may not grab global headlines, but both Ferencváros and Viktoria Plzeň have the potential to make an impact in the Europa League. The first leg in Budapest is expected to be a cautious encounter, with both sides focusing on analysing each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Ferencváros
The win over AZ Alkmaar (4:3) in the final round of the group stage was the Hungarian side’s only real highlight since the start of 2025. Their domestic form has been poor, failing to win any of their last three league matches and scoring just twice. Their last European away trip was particularly concerning—a loss to Eintracht Frankfurt (0:2), where they generated just 0.03 xG and failed to register a single shot on target.
Viktoria Plzeň
The Czech side also had mixed results in early 2025. They secured a solid victory over Anderlecht (2:0), but their league return saw them lose to Sigma Olomouc (1:2). In the Europa League group stage, Viktoria Plzeň won only one of their four away matches, a win over Athletic Bilbao (3:1), where they managed just 0.58 xG and two shots on target.
Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction
On Sunday, Ferencváros lost to Puskás Akadémia (0:1), failing to score despite generating 2.79 xG. Their attacking struggles, combined with Viktoria Plzeň’s cautious approach away from home, suggest a low-scoring first leg. Expect both teams to prioritise defensive solidity ahead of the return fixture in the Czech Republic.
