{"id":1426643,"date":"2026-01-28T10:15:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426643"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:15:53","slug":"match-preview-basel-vs-viktoria-plzen-29-01-2026-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-basel-vs-viktoria-plzen-29-01-2026-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Basel vs Viktoria Plzen: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Defensive steel faces attacking ambition as Basel welcome Viktoria Plzen in a pivotal UEFA Europa League<\/a> clash at St. Jakob-Park on Thursday, 29 January, with kick-off set for 20:00. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plzen arrive boasting the tournament\u2019s meanest backline, while Basel are desperate to turn around a faltering campaign in front of their home crowd. This match-up is all about whether Basel\u2019s greater attacking presence can finally break down a Plzen rearguard that has been almost impenetrable so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Europa League stats so far, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in the draw market due to both sides\u2019 tendencies\u2014Plzen\u2019s strong defence and Basel\u2019s lack of cutting edge mean goals could be at a premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(27.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here given Plzen have drawn five of seven in Europe this season and Basel\u2019s attack has struggled for big chances. Plzen\u2019s defence makes them hard to beat, but they rarely do enough to win away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Albian Ajeti Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nIf Basel do find a way through, Ajeti is their likeliest source. He gets into good areas (over 23 touches in the opposition box per game for Basel as a team) and is their most established goal threat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The stats tell a story of contrasting strengths: Basel\u2019s attacking intent has not been matched by results, while Plzen\u2019s defensive organisation makes them one of the toughest teams to break down in this competition. Notably, Plzen are unbeaten but have the joint-most draws in the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Viktoria Plzen<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Basel<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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