Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia Prediction and Betting Tips | Europa League Gameweek 3
Europa League · Thursday 22 October 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Doosan Aréna, Plzeň · updated 2026-10-10
Viktoria Plzeň welcome Levski Sofia to Doosan Aréna in Plzeň in Europa League Gameweek 3 action on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC.
Viktoria Plzeň have played 3 matches in the Europa League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 2.3 goals a game and winning 33% of them. At home they average 2.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 100% win rate. Levski Sofia have played 8 matches in the Europa League this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 0.9 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded over 4 matches, with a 25% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Viktoria Plzeň are narrow favourites at 42%, with the draw at 28% and Levski Sofia at 30%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Viktoria Plzeň 1.43, Levski Sofia 1.18.
- Over 2.5 goals: 49% · both teams to score: 54%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (13%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (3 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Viktoria Plzeň: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 2.48 a match created (goals minus xG: -2.5).
- Shots: 20.3 a match, 7.3 on target.
- Possession: 51.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 33% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.0 a match.
- Discipline: 2.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.63.
Levski Sofia: form and key numbers
- Expected goals: 0.31 a match created (goals minus xG: +7.5).
- Shots: 10.8 a match, 3.4 on target.
- Possession: 53.1% on average.
- Clean sheets: 63% of matches (20% away).
- Both teams scored in 25% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.5 a match.
- Discipline: 1.6 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.58.
Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: season averages side by side
| Viktoria Plzeň | Per match this season | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Matches | 8 |
| 1.7 | Goals scored | 1.3 |
| 2.3 | Goals conceded | 0.9 |
| 2.48 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.31 |
| 20.3 | Shots | 10.8 |
| 7.3 | On target | 3.4 |
| 51.3 | Possession % | 53.1 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 63% |
| 33% | Both teams scored % | 25% |
| 5.0 | Corners | 4.5 |
| 2.3 | Yellow cards | 1.6 |
| 6.63 | Average rating | 6.58 |
Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia prediction
Moneyball's model expects about 2.6 goals - 1.43 for Viktoria Plzeň and 1.18 for Levski Sofia - with over 2.5 goals at 49% and both teams scoring at 54%. Viktoria Plzeň have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 Levski Sofia
Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia betting tips
- Tip 1: Viktoria Plzeň win or draw (double chance) 70% between them
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.62 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (49%)
- Tip 3: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 4.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 8.5 corners 9.5 corners a match between them
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Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia: questions and answers
When is Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?
Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia is on Thursday 22 October 2026, kick-off 19:00 UTC, in Europa League Gameweek 3.
Where is Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia played?
At Doosan Aréna, Plzeň, Viktoria Plzeň's home ground.
Who will win Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?
Viktoria Plzeň are the favourites: Viktoria Plzeň 42%, draw 28%, Levski Sofia 30%. Our prediction is Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 Levski Sofia.
How many goals will there be in Viktoria Plzeň vs Levski Sofia?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.6 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 49%.
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