As we come to the final two matchdays of the Europa League’s first phase, teams have a clear idea of what they need to remain in the competition. Viktoria Plzen and Anderlecht will face off in very different positions in the table, but both with the same goal.
The risk of elimination is looming over many in the competition and now there is little time to recover any mishaps. The heat is on and we’re set for another thrilling round of fixtures!
So, join us as we preview one of the featured games of this week.
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Viktoria Plzen vs Anderlecht Preview
Viktoria will welcome Anderlecht to the Doosan Arena in high spirits and full of confidence. In addition to a run of positive friendlies over the Christmas break, Viktoria are unbeaten in six Czech First League games.
They have also won two of their last three Europa League fixtures, defeating Dynamo Kyiv and Real Sociedad in matchdays 4 and 5. Underestimated by many, Viktoria have the capacity to hurt any team in the competition.
But sitting precariously at 17th in the new League Phase table and facing Anderlecht, then Athletic Bilbao, in the final two fixtures, it won’t be easy to maintain their position. As such, they’ll need to be at the top of their game in order to progress to the play-offs.
Anderlecht, on the other hand, are sitting pretty in 3rd and guaranteed progression to the play-offs at the very least. But this doesn’t mean they can rest on their laurels for the games to come.
The play-offs are a daunting prospect, so the determination to remain in the automatic qualification places will be strong, especially with a closing fixture against a tough Hoffenheim team on the horizon.
Anderlecht remain a relatively safe bet for the Jupiler Pro League’s Championship Play-Offs, so they can place additional focus on European competition over the next week or so.
Viktoria Plzen vs Anderlecht Odds
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The home side are shock 2.16 favourites to earn all three points in Pilsen and climb the Europa League table. Anderlecht won’t mind being priced at 3.34 underdogs, though and will probably relish the chance to produce something of an upset.
Viktoria Plzen vs Anderlecht Betting Tips
Lechts Go!
With Anderlecht the underdogs in what is set to be a close game, the 3rd-placed team are a decent option to choose as the winner. And with the quality of both sides, it wouldn’t be surprising if it was a tight affair. Both teams to score and Anderlecht to win is at 5.80.
Great Dane
Anderlecht will be hoping Kasper Dolberg is fit to play a part in this one after recently sustaining a knee injury, as he is their top scorer and key man in attack. The Dane is 3.17 to get on the scoresheet anytime.
Vydeo Highlights
On the other side of the coin, if Viktoria want to continue on their trajectory toward the play-offs, then look no further than main man and veteran forward Matej Vydra, who has netted three times in the Europa League this season. The seasoned striker is priced at 3.18 to score anytime.
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