Europa League

Viktoria Plzeň

22 Oct 2026 20:00

Levski Sofia

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Viktoria Plzeň to win 1.73

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Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/10/2026

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1X: Double Chance Viktoria Plzeň or Draw

1.73 on 7bet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 22 Oct 2026 at 03:05 · Odds are subject to change

Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia Preview

Viktoria Plzeň sit 31st in the Europa League table without a single point to their name, and manager Radoslav Kovac finds himself under mounting pressure after just one win in his last four home outings. His side have conceded 12 goals across the past six matches, a deeply troubling record. Kovac has stressed that midfielders Stefan Pirgic and Patrik Hrosovsky must deliver standout performances if Plzeň are to claim their first European points this campaign.

Levski Sofia arrive in slightly better shape, having collected a solitary point from their opening fixtures to sit 25th. Head coach Julio Velázquez has warned his players that Plzeň represent a far sterner test than their previous opponents, noting the hosts' contrasting defensive and offensive approach. Levski's own attacking output has been poor, managing just one shot on target across the Europa League stage, though a recent domestic victory offers a slender thread of confidence heading into this first-ever meeting.

The double chance on Viktoria Plzeň, covering home win or draw, represents the value selection here. Despite their poor run of results, the hosts boast a clear superiority in shot volume: 16 attempts with six on target across this stage, compared to Levski Sofia's 11 shots and a mere one on target. That disparity in attacking output suggests Plzeň carry a genuine threat at the Doosan Aréna.

Levski Sofia have managed just a single point from their Europa League fixtures, and head coach Julio Velázquez himself acknowledged the difficulty this match presents. Their creative output has been alarmingly low, and away form reading one win alongside two draws and two defeats does little to inspire confidence. Backing the hosts not to lose at 1.73 offers a route into this fixture with reasonable cover.

Both sides desperately need a result to keep knockout stage ambitions alive, which should produce an open contest. Kovac has stressed the importance of midfielders Stefan Pirgic and Patrik Hrosovsky stepping up, and their influence could prove decisive. With Plzeň's home advantage and Levski's blunt attack, the 1X double chance looks a sound selection. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia

• Plzeň outshoot Levski sixteen to eleven
• Levski manage just one shot on target
• Both sides winless in Europa League stage

Both sides line up in a 4-3-3, setting the stage for a mirror-image contest in which the midfield battle will likely prove decisive. Plzeň's Patrik Hrošovský offers the home side composure and range in the engine room, while Levski will look to Marko Grujić to impose physicality and dictate tempo from the centre.

For Plzeň, the wide threat of Christopher Kabongo and Tomáš Ladra could stretch a Levski back four that has faced varying levels of European quality this campaign. With both probable XIs drawn from credible recent sources, the tactical picture is reasonably clear ahead of a fixture that carries genuine weight in the Europa League standings.

How to Watch Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia Match?

What time is Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?

Viktoria Plzeň host Levski Sofia at the Doosan Aréna on Thursday 22 October 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 BST.

Where is Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia being played?

This fixture takes place at the Doosan Aréna in Plzeň, Czechia.

How Can I Watch Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia on TV and Live Stream?

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