Plzen host Union St. Gilloise on 17 September 2026 at 22:00 in the Europa League round 1. Plzen arrive after a 3-2 domestic loss to Sigma Olomouc, though they showed resilience in qualifying by overturning a three-goal deficit against Crvena Zvezda. Jemelka, Spacil, Vydra and Paluska remain sidelined; Denis Vavro returns from suspension. St. Gilloise travel in sharp form, winning four straight Jupiler League matches including a 5-0 rout of Lommel. Kevin Mac Allister is doubtful with a weekend knock.
Form and H2H
Plzen won three of their last ten home matches, drawing four and losing three, averaging 1.99 goals for and 1.90 against. Their recent home fixtures have produced four goals per game on average. St. Gilloise won six of their last ten away matches without defeat, averaging 2.70 goals scored and 0.99 conceded. They have scored in every away match in this sample and average 4.20 goals across their last ten road fixtures.
Best Bet
St. Gilloise's unbeaten away record and prolific scoring form make them the pick here. Back Plzen 1 - 2 St Gilloise as the main prediction, with St. Gilloise Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 total goals as supporting plays given both teams' involvement in high-scoring matches.
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