Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň

Swiss Super League side Basel host Czech First League leaders Viktoria Plzeň at St. Jakob Park in the concluding round of the league phase, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 29 January.

Basel look like an attractive bet at -106 and we think they can beat Viktoria Plzeň. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

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FC Basel sit 27th in the Europa League league-phase table, two points and three places outside the final play-off spot, and need victory plus favourable results elsewhere to keep their qualification hopes alive, while Viktoria Plzeň have already secured a play-off place on 11 points and can improve their position and potential draw with a win.

Last time out, Basel claimed a dramatic 4–3 Swiss Super League victory on the road against FC Zurich at Letzigrund Stadion. Ludovic Magnin's team had 52% possession and managed thirteen shots on target, with Xherdan Shaqiri scoring a hat-trick and Philip Otele also among the goals.

In the last Europa League round, Basel were beaten 3-1 away to Austrian Bundesliga team Red Bull Salzburg.

Viktoria Plzeň were held to a 1–1 draw by Porto in their last outing, with the Europa League clash taking place at Doosan Arena Plzeň. Viktoria had just 35% of the ball and recorded two shots on goal, while Lukas Cerv was on the scoresheet.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Viktoria Plzeň	7	2	5	0	7	3	4	7:3	11
27	Basel	7	2	0	5	9	12	-3	9:12	6

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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Basel predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Nicolas Vouilloz, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Andrej Bacanin, Léo Leroy, Jeremy Agbonifo, Xherdan Shaqiri, Albian Ajeti, Kaio Eduardo.

Viktoria Plzeň predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Florian Wiegele (GK), Merchas Doski, Karel Spacil, Cheick Souaré, Amar Memic, Matej Valenta, Lukas Cerv, Denis Visinsky, Tomas Ladra, Christophe Kabongo, Prince Kwabena Adu.

Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Basel could land the money in this Europa League game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -106 and we can’t pass up the chance to back Bebbi.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Europa League insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň Europa League & league stats:

• Basel have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Basel 1 - 0 Viktoria

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Basel to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +575, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Xherdan Shaqiri to Score +150

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel) has netted three goals in his past five matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +150 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Xherdan Shaqiri Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+390

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Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

FC Basel are forecasted to have a 52% chance of triumphing in this Europa League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -106. Viktoria Plzeň are the +270 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Basel -0.5 at -112 or alternatively Viktoria +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -127.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -159 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Europa League matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+230

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+132

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-370

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-244

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+112

Those interested in favourite Xherdan Shaqiri to find the net first can get +390, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +150.

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

First

+150

Anytime

+390

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Matěj Vydra (Viktoria)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Marin Soticek (Basel)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Prince Kwabena Adu (Viktoria)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Léo Leroy (Basel)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Patrik Hrosovsky (Viktoria)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Cheick Souare (Viktoria)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jan Paluska (Viktoria)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Keigo Tsunemoto (Basel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Basel Stats

Viktoria Plzeň Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.25 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 2.67 corners awarded and 7.33 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 10.75 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 2 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 39.50% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 35.33% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 3 away matches

Basel vs Viktoria Plzeň Lineups & Team News

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