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PLZEN VS PORTO - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: PLZEN VS PORTO
As Plzen prepare to host Porto on January 22, 2026, with kick-off at 18:45, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PLZEN PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Plzen, currently 14th in the standings with 10 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
PORTO PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Porto, sitting 8th with 13 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PLZEN VS PORTO
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In their previous league match against Panathinaikos, Plzen recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Wiegele, Jemelka, Dweh, Doski, Memic, Ladra, Cerv, Valenta, Visinsky, Adu, Durosinmi. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Porto's last outing came against Malmo FF, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 5-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Costa, Moura, Kiwior, Bednarek, Fernandes, Mora, Rosario, Froholdt, Sainz, Aghehowa, Pepe Aquino. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Plzen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Plzen and Porto are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PLZEN VS PORTO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Plzen's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Porto's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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