Viktoria Plzen vs Man Utd preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 9:00, 12 Dec 2024
Updated: 12:04, 12 Dec 2024

MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Czechia for Thursday's Europa League showdown against Viktoria Plzen.

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Viktoria Plzen vs Man Utd preview

Ruben Amorim's side will be determined to get back to winning ways following successive losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Any notion of Amorim waltzing in and waving a magic wand has now been extinguished and his warning that supporters would have to "suffer" before things improved looks fully justified.

The Red Devils sit 13th in the Premier League with just five wins from 15 matches and have the Manchester derby to come at the Etihad on Sunday.

Draw 16/5 with BetMGM -

Man Utd 6/11 with Betfred -

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Viktoria Plzen vs Man Utd preview betting tips and predictions

Home goals

As mentioned, Viktoria Plzen have been very impressive on home turf this season - winning 10 of their 13 competitive matches. In those games, they've scored 22 goals and registered eight clean sheets.

They have somewhat of a free hit against a Manchester United side who are odds-on favourites to win the encounter, but Amorim's side are vulnerable on the road having failed to win in seven, while they've also conceded 2+ goals in three of their last four games in all competitions.

Viktoria Plzen to score over 1.5 goals at 5/2 with Betfred -

First goalscorer and correct score predictions

Viktoria Plzen vs Man Utd

First goalscorer: Rasmus Hojlund at 9/2 with William Hill -

Correct score: 2-2 at 12/1 with BetMGM -

Most improved

Amad Diallo has been one of the main beneficiaries of Ruben Amorim's arrival.

He's thriving in his new role at right wing-back having struck more efforts on goal than any other Manchester United player since Amorim took charge (8).

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