Europa League: Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 12)

• Man United have avoided defeat in all five Europa League outings this season
• Viktoria Plzen also unbeaten in five matches, winning their last two

Europa League action resumes on Thursday, as Man United bid to bounce back to form after losing two on the bounce in the Premier League. Viktoria Plzen could present a difficult challenge for United after avoiding defeat in their opening five Europa League matches this term.

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How To Watch

• When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET
• Where: Doosan Arena, Plzen, Czechia
• How To Watch: Paramount+

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Viktoria Plzen	+450
Draw	+290
Man United	-167

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Match Preview

It has been a jarring period for Ruben Amorim, as Man United come into this Thursday’s Europa League showdown with Viktoria Plzen after losing successive matches in the Premier League.

Still, the Red Devils will have qualification in the Europa League in their own hands after avoiding defeat in their opening five matches. United ended a three-game drawing sequence under Ruud van Nistelrooy, and they have now won their last two.

Viktoria Plzen are currently level on points with the Red Devils after enjoying an identical record to United. The side from Czechia comes into this round after winning each of their last two matches.

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However, Viktoria have a poor record against English sides, losing each of their last two. Regardless, Man United also have a poor record on the road against Czechia, failing to win on their last three visits to the nation.

United will be looking to make some history in Europe this week, as they could avoid defeat across the opening six matchdays for the first time since 2013-14 if they win or draw in Czechia.

Rasmus Hojlund could be a player worth considering this week. The Danish international has already scored eight European goals for the Red Devils, and he could become the third player in club history to net nine goals for the club before turning 22.

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Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United Picks

United’s inconsistent form makes them a dangerous betting proposition as an odds-on chance this week. However, the Red Devils should boast far too much quality in the final third for their rivals, meaning that an away win is the most likely outcome.

Free Pick:

• Man United