Viktoria Plzen vs Union St.Gilloise confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. See official Europa League starting XIs, tactical setups, and odds.
Viktoria Plzen vs Union St.Gilloise Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Doosan Arena |
The starting lineups for Thursday's Europa League fixture between Viktoria Plzen and Union St.Gilloise have been confirmed ahead of kick-off at the Doosan Arena.
Viktoria Plzen Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Florian Wiegele, Denis Vavro, Tobiás Paliscák, Karel Spácil, Amar Memic, Patrik Hrosovsky, Denis Visinsky, Stefan Pirgic, Cheick Souaré, Alexandr Sojka, Prince Adu
Substitutes: Mohamed Toure, Baboucarr Faal, Salim Lawal, Jirí Panos, Viktor Baier, Sampson Dweh, Merchas Doski, Adam Gabriel, Christophe Kabongo, Filip Prebsl, Lukás Cerv, Tomás Ladra
Union St.Gilloise Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI: Hervé Koffi, Nikki Havenaar, Massiré Sylla, Ondrej Kricfalusi, Louis Patris, Guilherme Smith, Darius Olaru, Rob Schoofs, Besfort Zeneli, Mateo Biondic, Relebohile Mofokeng
Substitutes: Nohim Chibani, Ilan Hurtevent, Giorgi Kavlashvili, Sekou Keita, Youssef Hamoutahar, Daniel Tshilanda, Dylan Aquino, Vic Chambaere, Kevin Rodríguez, Denzel De Roeve
Viktoria Plzen vs Union St.Gilloise Immediate Reaction
Viktoria Plzen
Viktoria Plzen set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this European clash, with Prince Adu leading the line as the centre-forward. Patrik Hrosovsky and Stefan Pirgic take charge of the double pivot in midfield, anchoring play behind an attacking trident of Alexandr Sojka, Cheick Souaré, and Denis Visinsky. Denis Vavro and Tobiás Paliscák form the central defensive partnership in front of goalkeeper Florian Wiegele.
Union St.Gilloise
Union St.Gilloise have opted for a 3-4-1-2 system, spearheaded by a front two of Mateo Biondic and Relebohile Mofokeng. Besfort Zeneli operates just behind the strikers in the advanced midfield role, while Darius Olaru and Rob Schoofs partner in the centre of the park with Louis Patris and Guilherme Smith stationed on the flanks. A three-man backline consisting of Nikki Havenaar, Massiré Sylla, and Ondrej Kricfalusi shields goalkeeper Hervé Koffi.
Viktoria Plzen vs Union St.Gilloise Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder brings together four complementary selections for the clash at the Doosan Arena. The builder backs Viktoria Plzen to win the match, alongside both teams to score in what promises to be an entertaining encounter. In the individual player markets, the combination includes Baboucarr Faal to score anytime and Kevin Mac Allister to receive a card.
Viktoria Plzen vs Union St.Gilloise Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the confirmed lineups locked in, Viktoria Plzen head into the contest as slight favourites on home soil. Both sides possess potent attacking setups capable of creating chances, pointing towards a closely fought battle where the hosts' structured midfield could give them the decisive edge.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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