Viktoria Plzeň vs Benfica prediction, odds and how to watch

Levski Sofia claimed a famous 2-1 victory away at Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League, with Christophe Kabongo's second-half goal proving the decisive moment on a night when the hosts simply did not compete hard enough.

Benfica ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League, with Vangelis Pavlidis, Fredrik Aursnes, and Gianluca Prestianni all on the scoresheet. Omonia competed for a spell but were simply outclassed by a side operating at a different level.

Benfica dismantled Celtic 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League, with Jhon Durán and Vangelis Pavlidis doing the damage and Celtic's defensive basics found badly wanting from the fifth minute onwards.

Viktoria Plzeň host Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 26 November with one win from their last five matches in the competition. Benfica have won all five of theirs.

Benfica arrive at this Europa League group stage clash in formidable shape, having dropped just two points in five European outings. Lech Poznań travel to Lisbon with three wins but a 0-4 hammering by Crystal Palace still fresh in the memory.

Two sides with identical three-match Europa League samples and serious questions to answer. Thursday evening at Lillestrøm could go several ways, and not many of them are comfortable for either manager.

Viktoria Plzeň host Levski Sofia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October, with both sides carrying form that gives their supporters very little to feel good about. Someone has to win. Neither looks ready.

Benfica arrive in Nicosia on Thursday having scored fifteen goals in five Europa League matches. Omonia need to be at their absolute best just to stay in the game.