Viktoria Plzen is coming into this match playing in very good form in their recent matches. They have won 2 of their last 3 as well as 4 of their last 6 matches with only 1 loss in that span. Their attack has been on fire in these matches as well, scoring 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6. When playing at home, they have been in much better form as they have won their last 2 straight as well as 7 of their last 9 matches with no losses in that span. Their defense has also been much better in those matches as they have not allowed a goal in their last 3 straight matches at home. They have also been great in this competition as they do not have a loss in their 3 matches of the league phase, but they have drawn all 3 matches as well and they will be pushing for 3 points at home as they need a boost in the table. They are going up against a Real Sociedad side that has been in good form in their recent matches, winning 3 of their last 4 matches, and their defense has been good in these as well. They do not have a strong attack though and even with 3 straight away wins, they will struggle to break down this Viktoria Plzen defense. They won their last match in Europa League, beating Maccabi Tel-Aviv 2-1 away from home, but they also have a 1-1 away draw with Nice as well as a 2-1 home loss to Anderlecht as they have not been dominant in this competition. Real Sociedad is going to struggle to score against this good defense away from home and they do not have the strength in their attack to bury this Plzen side with goals either. Even if Real Sociedad can crack this defense, Viktoria Plzen has been scoring a lot of goals recently and they are going to have the confidence at home to push for a win here and a much needed 3 point boost in the table. Viktoria Plzen will win this match at home or at least draw, take Viktoria Plzen +0.5 here.
UEFA Europa League: Viktoria Plzen +0.5, Rot. 224526