Prediction Ferencvárosi vs Viktoria Plzeň 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Europa League on 25/09/2025

Match preview: Groupama Aréna set for continental fireworks

The Europa League returns to Budapest on 25 September and Ferencvárosi will welcome Viktoria Plzeň to the Groupama Aréna in what promises to be an entertaining opening-day tussle. The Hungarian hosts arrive with confidence after a string of eye-catching domestic results, while the Czech visitors carry the weight of a recent defeat and a mixed run of form. With a 22,000 capacity ground and passionate home support, this fixture has all the ingredients for an intense night under the floodlights.

Ferencvárosi’s recent domestic sequence has been productive: a dramatic 2-2 draw with Diósgyőr was flanked by emphatic wins, including a remarkable 15-0 victory over Szarvaskend and solid away triumphs at Debrecen and Qarabağ. Their latest ten-match summary shows six wins, two draws and just two losses, suggesting a side in good rhythm domestically. Plzeň, meanwhile, have been less consistent. They recorded convincing victories such as a 6-1 away win and narrow league triumphs, but also suffered a 2-1 reverse to Sparta Praha in their most recent outing. Their ten-match balance reads five wins, two draws and three losses.

Head-to-head and tactical edge

History adds an intriguing subplot: the most recent competitive meeting between these sides came in February 2025 in Europa League knockout play-offs, where Plzeň recorded a 3-0 win. That result will not be forgotten, and it will surely feed into the Czech team’s belief that they can unsettle Ferencvárosi again. Yet football is rarely decided on past results alone. The home side’s ability to score freely in recent matches indicates an attacking edge that could trouble Plzeň, especially on home turf.

Plzeň’s pattern of results suggests a side capable of both scoring and conceding; their wins have been sharp but peppered with lapses. Ferencvárosi’s momentum at home combined with the crowd factor gives them a tangible advantage, while Plzeň must recover quickly from their league setback if they want to steal points on the road.

Conclusion: expect an open contest with chances at both ends, but the balance of form, venue and bookmaker confidence tilt slightly in Ferencvárosi’s direction.

Betting suggestion: 1X2 — Back Ferencvárosi to win (odds 2.40). This selection offers value given Ferencvárosi’s recent domestic form, home advantage at Groupama Aréna and the bookmaker probability favouring the hosts. As always, treat the tip with caution and stake responsibly.