The big picture

AFC Bournemouth come in 2nd on the ladder with 12 points; Viktoria Plzen are 30th on 3. AFC Bournemouth have the higher position to protect.

AFC Bournemouth are 4–0 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 0.5 against.

Viktoria Plzen are 1–3 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.8 against.

Form

AFC Bournemouth have won five of their last five and most recently beat Sparta Prague 3–1.

Viktoria Plzen have won one of their last five and most recently beat Lillestrom 1–0.

AFC Bournemouth arrive on a 6-game winning streak.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For AFC Bournemouth, watch Marcus Tavernier (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Evanilson (0.4 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27).

For Viktoria Plzen, watch Prince Adu (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Christophe Kabongo (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth have won 7 of their last 21 at Vitality Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, AFC Bournemouth go in as clear favourites.