Porto complete the top eight and have an excellent chance of qualifying directly for the round of 16. The team now have one final push left – the last two matchdays. The first opponents are Viktoria Plzeň, who have collected only five of a possible nine points at home.
Viktoria Plzeň
The Czech side are an unpredictable team. The Czech league was paused back in December, so their preparation for the UEFA Europa League has consisted only of friendly matches. It is clear that Lugano (4:2) and SønderjyskE Fodbold (3:1) are significantly weaker opponents than Porto, so those meetings should not be taken too seriously when assessing their current level.
Porto
The visitors, by contrast, were recently seriously tested by S.L. Benfica (1:0), thereby confirming that they are top of the Primeira Liga on merit. In addition, Zaidu Sanusi has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations at a very good time and should further strengthen the team coached by Francesco Farioli.
Viktoria Plzeň vs Porto Prediction
The squad are on a run of nine consecutive victories and are unlikely to want to stop now. Viktoria Plzeň, who have been without competitive action and have not faced top-level opponents for a long time, are unlikely to offer serious resistance.
