Europa League· League Stage - 5· Doosan Arena
Plzen
Benfica26 Nov
Plzen vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 26 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.53
Expected goals
1.3 - 2.3
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More Plzen vs Benfica tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Benfica +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| X2Benfica or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Plzen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 62% | 1.62 | - |
| 1XPlzen or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.06 | - |
| 2Benfica to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Benfica -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 38% | 2.61 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 35% | 2.88 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.30 | - |
| 1Plzen to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Plzen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.05 | - |
Plzen vs Benfica preview & analysis
Match preview
Plzen host Benfica in the Europa League (League Stage - 5) at Doosan Arena on Thursday, 26 November 2026, with kick-off at 17:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Plzen are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Ferencvarosi TC 1-2 away. They're 31st in the table with 0 points from 2 games. Benfica arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Celtic 4-1 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 6 points from 2 games.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Benfica narrow favourites: Plzen 17%, draw 41%, Benfica 42%. We expect around 3.6 goals (1.3 - 2.3 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 65% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Plzen 1-2 Benfica.
Recent form
Plzen- 15 OctAFerencvarosi TC1-2
- 10 OctHMlada Boleslav3-0
- 20 SeptASlavia Praha1-2
- 17 SeptHUnion St. Gilloise0-3
- 13 SeptHSigma Olomouc2-3
Benfica- 15 OctHCeltic4-1
- 11 OctHVitória SC2-0
- 20 SeptAFC Porto1-3
- 16 SeptAAC Milan2-0
- 13 SeptHGIL Vicente3-1
Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 6 |
| 3 | Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 5 |  Bournemouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 29 |  Anderlecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 | Plzen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 32 |  Marseille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 33 |  Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
Plzen vs Benfica: FAQ
What is the Plzen vs Benfica prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Plzen 1-2 Benfica.
Who is the favourite to win Plzen vs Benfica?
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Benfica are favourites. Our model gives Plzen a 17% chance of winning, Benfica 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Plzen vs Benfica?
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We rate both teams to score at 65%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Plzen vs Benfica kick off?
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Plzen vs Benfica kicks off at 17:45 UTC on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at Doosan Arena, Plzen.
