Two teams with the same record in Europa League, Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United face off in round 6 of thier European campaign. Viktoria will stage home for United at Doosan Arena on Thursday, 12 December. The Czech side enters this game with the confidence of remarkable domestic form while Manchester United are buried under pressure with their struggles in Premier League.
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United: Match Preview
Viktoria Plzen came from behind against Karvina to return to their winning ways in Czech First League with a late brace from Pavel Sulce. Plzen are undefeated in thier last seven fixtures across all competitions while winning of them. But the record is even more convincing at Doosan Arena with 10 wins and three draws this season. The Czech club shared three consecutive stalemates in Europa League before the recent two straight victories. Despite being unbeaten in five rounds, the lack of strong performances have put them in the thirteenth position in Europa League.
Manchester United have also acquired the same record so far in Europa League surprisingly in the same order. But the Red Devils’ struggles continue at the domestic level as well. A favorable start of manager Amorim’s spell couldn’t go longer as they endured consecutive defeats in Premier League against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest ahead of this game. The away form has been alarming with a seven-game winless run, losing two. Following thier current inconsistency, United are twelfth in Europa League while thirteenth in Premier League.
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United: Head-to-Head Record
The fixture on Thursday will be Viktoria Plzen and United’s first meetup in history. Czech opponents have not been ideal for Manchester United as they have featured two wins and three draws in six games. Meanwhile, Plzen have lost both of thier two games against only English side Manchester City.
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Christophe Kabongo, Jan Sykora, Matej Valenta, and Rafiu Durosinmi are injured while Prince Adu will be out against United due to personal reasons. On the other hand, United will have to deal with the absence of Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw, and Victor Lindelof.
Viktoria Plzen Predicted Lineup
Jedlicka (GK), Havel, Jemelka, Markovic, Dweh, Kalvach, Jirka, Sulc, Cerv, Souare & Vydra.
Manchester United Predicted Lineup
Onana (GK), de Ligt, Dalot, Martínez, Yoro, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mainoo, Garnacho, Diallo & Hojlund.
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United: Match Prediction
Viktoria Plzen have shared BTTS outcomes in all of thier previous four games, scoring seven in total. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s scoring end has also put in great efforts, notching nine goals in the same duration. Although both sides have secured a similar record in five rounds of Europa Leauge, we predict Manchester United to regain thier momentum with crucial three points against Plzen.
Viktoria Plzen vs Manchester United Predicted Result: 1-2 victory for Manchester United
