The big picture

Viktoria Plzen come in 30th on the ladder with 3 points; Benfica are 1st on 12. Benfica are the side higher up the table.

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

Benfica are 4–0 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 0.8 against.

Form

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

Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.

Benfica arrive on a 4-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 Viktoria Plzen, watch Denis Visinský (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Prince Adu (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Benfica, watch Gianluca Prestianni (0.5 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.

At Doosan Arena

Viktoria Plzen have won 6 of their last 20 at Doosan Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Benfica go in as clear favourites.