Catch the thrilling UEFA Europa League action on 20.08.2026 as FK Crvena Zvezda takes on Plzen. With FK Crvena Zvezda holding a narrow lead in the odds, this game could be closer than expected. Explore our comprehensive match preview, featuring tactical evaluations, player form analysis, and expert opinions. Our prediction will guide your betting strategies effectively.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15/7 | 14 |
| 14 | Plzen | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8/3 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7/6 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15/11 | 13 |
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x 1 x 3FK Crvena Zvezda vs Plzen Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | FK Crvena Zvezda | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 11.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super Liga | FK Crvena Zvezda | Novi Pazar | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Hapoel Beer Sheva | FK Crvena Zvezda | 04.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | FK Crvena Zvezda | Larne | 29.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Super Liga | FK Crvena Zvezda | Vojvodina | 26.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Larne | FK Crvena Zvezda | 21.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Super Liga | FK Crvena Zvezda | Macva | 17.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zenit | FK Crvena Zvezda | 12.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FK Crvena Zvezda | FC BW Linz | 03.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FK Crvena Zvezda | Slovan Bratislava | 29.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Liga | Plzen | Zlin | 15.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Czech Liga | Teplice | Plzen | 08.08.2026 | 5-5 |
| Czech Liga | Plzen | Zbrojovka Brno | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Czech Liga | Plzen | Slovan Liberec | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | Polessya | 14.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | BSC Young Boys | 10.07.2026 | 3-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | FC Copenhagen | 07.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | Spartak Trnava | 01.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | Artis | 27.06.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Plzen | Sonderjyske | 15.01.2026 | 3-1 |
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Betting Intelligence: FK Crvena Zvezda vs Plzen
htmlBelgrade is ready to roar. FK Crvena Zvezda host Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League, and the Marakana atmosphere alone could be worth a goal start. This is European football. This is what Red Star live for.
But here's what you need to watch for — both sides arrive at this fixture level on 14 points after eight Europa League games. Same points, almost identical goal records. This is as tight as it gets on paper. In reality, home advantage could be the decisive factor.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Red Star struggling in Europe. Yes, they were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Hapoel Beer Sheva, losing both legs. But before that? They hammered Larne 5-0 on aggregate without breaking a sweat. In the Super Liga, they've been dominant, winning three of their last five competitive games. The attacking intent is there.
Plzen, meanwhile, have been leaking goals at an alarming rate. A jaw-dropping 5-5 draw at Teplice in their most recent Czech Liga outing is the kind of result that should have every Crvena Zvezda fan smiling. Their defence has shipped three in that game alone. This is not a team that travels with a watertight backline.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that most people will miss — Plzen have also lost to Slovan Liberec at home this season and surrendered three goals to them. Red Star's attack, which has scored seven in this Europa League campaign, should fancy its chances against a defence this shaky.
One tactical matchup I'm genuinely excited about is Red Star's pressing game against Plzen's tendency to commit bodies forward. With Merchas Doski already carrying a red card and three yellows in seven games, Plzen's aggression could cost them. He's a disciplinary time bomb, and the intense atmosphere of the Marakana will test him hard. Backs the cards market heavily here.
Red Star's F. Tebo Uchenna has similar disciplinary concerns, but that aggression also powers their midfield engine. Watch for him to dominate the physical duels in the middle of the park.
In terms of betting value, the odds of 1.84 on Red Star feel fair rather than generous, but the real value lies in goals. Both teams have shown they can score and concede. Over 2.5 goals looks like a gift at this price. I'd also back Red Star to score in both halves given their home intensity and Plzen's defensive frailties.
My bold prediction? Red Star win 2-1, with Plzen grabbing a late consolation. A tense, physical European night decided by Red Star's home fortress advantage.
The Marakana will be electric on Thursday night. Don't miss a second of it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ivanić | Montenegro | 32 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| N. Tiknizyan | Armenia | 27 | Defender | 182 | 82 |
| M. Veljković | Serbia | 30 | Defender | 188 | 83 |
| T. Elšnik | Slovenia | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 65 |
| M. Arnautović | Austria | 37 | Attacker | 192 | 83 |
| R. Krunić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 32 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| Matheus | Brazil | 34 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 86 |
| A. Katai | Serbia | 35 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| Bruno Duarte | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| L. Loizou | Cyprus | 23 | Midfielder | 168 | n/a |
| M. Abu Fani | Israel | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Eraković | Serbia | 25 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| M. Cham | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| Seol Young-Woo | Korea Republic | 27 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| F. Tebo Uchenna | Nigeria | 26 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| V. Kostov | Serbia | 18 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| L. Zarić | Serbia | 17 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| S. Radanović | Serbia | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| K. Balov | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Strika | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Hrošovský | Slovakia | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| M. Vydra | Czechia | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| T. Ladra | Czechia | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| L. Červ | Czechia | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 70 |
| C. Souaré | France | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Prebsl | Czechia | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Krčík | Slovakia | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Wiegele | Austria | 25 | Goalkeeper | 205 | n/a |
| Merchas Doski | Iraq | 26 | Defender | 172 | 96 |
| C. Kabongo | Czechia | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Višinský | Czechia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Dweh | Liberia | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Memić | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. PirgiÄ | Serbia | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Ťapaj | Slovakia | 22 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | 85 kg |
| S. Boháč | Czechia | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sojka | Czechia | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Faal | Gambia | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Karel Spáčil | Czechia | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Lawal | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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