Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League, February 13, 2025

Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen Preview

Competition: UEFA Europa League
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time: 5:45 PM GMT
Venue: Groupama Arena

Ferencvarosi and Viktoria Plzen will clash against each other in the first leg of the round of 32 of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League season. 8 teams have already booked a place in the knockouts of the competition but 16 others will have to contest another round of fixtures to advance to that stage. The Hungarian finished in 17th place in the league phase with 12 points while Viktoria Plzen secured the 16 spot, owing exact amount of points from the eight games played. The Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen match should set a brilliant base for the second leg to follow next week.

Robbie Keane-led side is coming to this game after a win against AZ Alkmaar meanwhile, Viktoria Plzen arrives from a defeat against Athletic. The Hungarian side is looking a bit rusty and out with only one win (AZ Alkmaar), two draws (Frankfurt & Puskas FC Academy), and two defeats (MTK Budapest & Zalaegerszeg) in their last five games across all competitions. On the other side, Viktoria Plzen has managed to win three games (SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, Anderlecht, & Slovan Liberec) and two defeats (Athletic Bilbao Club & Sigma Olomouc).

As far as their domestic standings, Ferencvaros is in 2nd position with 36 points in 19 games, scoring 30 goals and conceding 19. On the other hand, Viktoria Plzen is in 2nd position as well, with 46 points in 21 games played, netting 42 goals and conceding 19.

Ferencvarosi Team News

The two teams arrive at the fixture with confidence, especially after some impressive individual displays. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane has been in good form in recent matches and has provided two assists and netted two goals in the last five games.

He will be accompanied in the engine room by Saldanha and Traore who have been key in the attacking half of the park for the Hungarian side. The club has been lucky in the injury department as they only have one player who will be out of action for some time now, Denes Dibusz (knock).

Viktoria Plzen Team News

In contrast, Feyenoord has been facing several injury problems in recent weeks. The list of their unavailable players is extended with the short-term absentees such as Cheick Souare and Christophe Kabongo who can only watch the match from the bench.

Their main striker, Daniel Vasulin will have to sit out this game for disciplinary action, he earned a red card in the last Europa game against Athletic Club.

Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen Predicted Lineups

Ferencvarosi Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Adam Varga

Defenders: Eldar Civic, Stefan Gartenmann, Ibrahim Cisse, Cebrails Makreckis

Midfielders: Mohammad Abu Fani, Julio Romano, Alex Toth

Forwards: Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, Matheus Saldanha, Adama Traore

Viktoria Plzen Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Martin Jedlicka

Defenders: Vaclav Jemelka, Svetozar Markovic, Lukas Hejda

Midfielders: Cade, Lukas Kalvach, Lukas Cerv, Pavel Sulc, Milan Havel

Forwards: Prince Adu, Matej Vydra

Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen Head-to-Head Record

Both of these teams haven’t met each other before this fixture.

Key Players to Watch in Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Ferencvaros)

With their main striker out for disciplinary reasons and under fire attacking options, he will be the main guy to look out for. In the last five games across all competitions, he has been phenomenal for his team, scoring twice and providing two assists as well. Ben Romdhane has an xG of 0.22 in the domestic league and an xG of 0.52 in the Europa League.

Pavel Sulc (Viktoria Plzen)

The attacking midfielder, Pavel Sulc has been in tremendous form for his team. The 24-year-old midfielder has netted 8 goals and provided 5 assists this season. In the last 5 games, he has provided 2 assists with an xG of 0.40.

Ferencvarosi vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction

This game is expected to go neck-to-neck as both sides have seen a few shocking results in the last five games. The Hungarian side is coming off a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Puskas FC Academy and is in the 2nd position in their league. Meanwhile, the visitors are coming to this game with an impressive 3-2 win against the Slovan Liberec side. The home side is expected to win this game considering their xG and total goals scored in this competition.

Predicted Score: Ferencvarosi 2-1 Viktoria Plzen

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