Can Ferencvaros Maintain Their Unbeaten Run? Ferencvaros vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction | October 15, 2026
Ferencvaros host Viktoria Plzen on October 15 in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The Hungarian side are unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches and began its European campaign with a 3–1 away win over Celtic. Viktoria, meanwhile, ended a four-match winless run with a victory over Mlada Boleslav but lost their Europa League opener at home.
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Ferencvaros
Ferencvaros have been difficult to beat despite an inconsistent start to their domestic campaign. They have recorded seven wins and four draws in their last 11 competitive matches, although two consecutive draws in the Hungarian league have slowed their progress. The club sits sixth in the table with a game in hand, four points behind the leaders.
Their European form has been more convincing. Ferencvaros came through qualifying, including a victory over Trabzonspor in the final round, before opening the league phase with a 3–1 win away to Celtic. They finished 12th in last season's league phase with 15 points, then eliminated Ludogorets before losing to Braga in the round of 16.
Home advantage could be important against Viktoria, but Ferencvaros have conceded in each of their last three matches.
- Ferencvaros Possible lineup: Varga, Nagy, Gomez, Raemaekers, Cadu, Corbu, A.Nagy, Bamidele, Zachariassen, Arzani, Bagi.
Viktoria Plzen
Viktoria Plzen have endured a difficult start to the season. Before their latest match, they had gone four games without a win, drawing once and losing three times, including league defeats to Sigma Olomouc and Slavia Prague. Their 3–0 victory over Mlada Boleslav finally brought that run to an end.
However, the result has not erased their wider domestic concerns. Viktoria sit tenth in the Czech league after 10 rounds, 13 points behind leaders Slavia Prague. Their Europa League campaign also began poorly, with a 3–0 home defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise leaving them searching for their first points in the competition.
Last season, Viktoria finished 14th in the Europa League league phase before being eliminated by Panathinaikos in the knockout play-offs. They will be looking to respond in Hungary, although their recent inconsistency and defensive problems in the opening European fixture remain concerns.
- Viktoria Plzen Possible lineup: Baier, Paliscak, Vavro, Spacil, Memic, Pirgic, Hrosovsky, Souare, Visinsky, Sojka, Adu.
Head-to-Head
The teams have met five times, with Viktoria Plzen recording two wins, Ferencvaros one and two matches ending in draws. Their recent meetings have been closely contested: Ferencvaros won 1–0 at home in the 2025 Europa League knockout stage, while another recent encounter finished 1–1. The record gives Viktoria a slight historical edge, but it does not point to a clear advantage for either side ahead of this meeting.
Key Trends
- Ferencvaros are unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches.
- Ferencvaros have conceded in 3 consecutive matches.
- 6 of Ferencvaros' last 8 matches featured at least three goals.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Ferencvaros' last 5 matches.
- In 5 head-to-head meetings, Viktoria have two wins, Ferencvaros one, and two matches have ended in draws.
Prediction
Ferencvaros arrive with the stronger recent record and the confidence of a convincing away win over Celtic. Their ability to score consistently, combined with home advantage, gives them a solid platform. However, conceding in three consecutive matches remains a weakness that Viktoria may be able to exploit. The Czech side will take encouragement from its 3–0 victory over Mlada Boleslav, but the defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise exposed the challenges they face in Europe. The head-to-head record is relatively balanced, so another competitive match is possible. With Ferencvaros producing plenty of goals recently and showing some defensive vulnerability, both teams could find opportunities to score. Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes
