Plzen (home)
- Plzen are a counter-attacking side that will try to keep things compact and spring fast breaks when they do win the ball.
- Plzen have won only two, drawn four and lost four in their last ten matches.
- At home they have made it two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six in all competitions.
- Plzen boss Martin Hysky, who joined on 15 October 2025, has given the club a tactical flexibility to change between 4-2-3-1 and compact back-four systems that suit the players' strengths.
- They have averaged 2.33 goals scored and 2.00 goals conceded per home match across all competitions.
Red Star (away)
- Red Star are a more proactive side under Albert Riera, looking to press high and keep the ball against opponents.
- Crvena Zvezda have won six of their last ten matches.
- Red Star have won only one and lost one of their two road matches in all competitions.
- Albert Riera has only been in charge since 14 August 2026, changing the identity of the club to a more front-foot and possession-based identity that presses high and looks to force errors.
Head-to-Head
Plzen and Red Star have played each other before, but the visitors beat the hosts 3-0 in the previous round.
Plzen
- Christophe Kabongo has three goals in his last five games and looks Plzen's biggest threat in the box.
- The Czech side have scored nine goals in their last five matches in all competitions.
Red Star
- Timi Elsnik has been a key link between the defence and attack, delivering three assists in the past five games.
- Aleksandar Katai has three goals in the same games to give Red Star a cutting edge in the attacking third.
- Red Star have scored five times in their two away games this season.
Betting Insights
- Red Star are coming in at a slightly higher odds than the Czech hosts, with the draw 3.55, but Plzen are only a shade ahead at 2.4.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.54.
- Both Teams To Score - Yes is available at 1.46.
Prediction
- Red Star look more likely to be the winner on the night and in the overall tie on recent evidence.
- The tie still looks on a knife's edge, with plenty of goals likely.
