Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise stroll past Plzen
A commanding 3-0 victory silences the home crowd in the Europa League clash.
Union St. Gilloise put on a clinical display to dismantle Plzen 3-0, with R. Mofokeng opening the scoring early on at 17', followed by M. Biondic just before half-time and O. Kričfaluši sealing the win after the break. This comprehensive away win defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a narrow 2-1 home victory, proving the visitors were in a class of their own on the night.
Outcome probability
Plzen and Union St. Gilloise face off in a Group Stage clash where attacking intent and defensive resilience will be key. Both sides have full squads available, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Match factors
No key player absences for either side
Both teams have no confirmed injuries, so full squads available for impact.
Plzen's home scoring streak vs recent defensive struggles
Plzen has scored in their last home game but conceded in both recent matches, indicating attacking potential but defensive vulnerability.
Plzen's strong home scoring average
Plzen averages 4 goals scored per home game, well above league positional averages, suggesting offensive edge at home.
Plzen's home advantage with recent scoring streak
Plzen's positive scoring streak at home and predicted 2 goals suggest they can exploit Union St. Gilloise's defense effectively.
The context
Plzen have played two matches in this competition so far, with one win and one loss, scoring and conceding four goals each. Their recent home playoff win against FK Crvena Zvezda (4-1) highlights their ability to find the net on home turf. Union St. Gilloise come into this game with no reported injuries, ready to challenge the hosts.
Key facts
- 1.Plzen have played 2 matches in this competition (W1 D0 L1, GF 4 / GA 4).
- 2.Plzen recently won a home playoff match 4-1 against FK Crvena Zvezda.
- 3.Plzen average 4 goals scored per home game in this competition.
- 4.Both teams have full squads available with no confirmed injuries.
- 5.Plzen have scored in their last home game but conceded in both recent matches.
- 6.The most likely full-time score is 2-1 in favour of Plzen.
- 7.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 3.
Analysis
Plzen's home scoring streak is notable, averaging four goals per home game, which gives them an offensive edge. However, their recent defensive vulnerabilities suggest this won't be a walk in the park. Union St. Gilloise will look to exploit these defensive lapses, but Plzen's ability to score at home should prove decisive. The predicted 2-1 scoreline reflects a closely contested match with Plzen just shading it.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Plzen
Away — Union St. Gilloise
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a Plzen win with a 2-1 scoreline. The home side's attacking prowess and recent scoring form at home make them favourites to clinch the three points, though Union St. Gilloise are expected to keep the contest tight.
The verdict
Expect a competitive match with Plzen's home advantage and scoring streak tipping the scales. Union St. Gilloise will not go quietly, but the hosts should emerge with a narrow victory to boost their Group Stage campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
No recent fixture data
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Union St. Gilloise has no record in this competition yet, so there is nothing to compare these totals against.
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Kričfaluši
Yellow Card
Mofokeng
Assist: Sylla
Biondic
Yellow Card
Biondic
Assist: Patris
Hrošovský
Yellow Card
Višinský
Spáčil
Kričfaluši
Assist: Zeneli
PirgiÄ
Yellow Card
Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho
Mofokeng
Biondic
Adu
Memić
Hrošovský
Kričfaluši
Olaru
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 25 |  Torreense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 |  Union St. Gilloise | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 |  Plzen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 |  Jagiellonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Plzen
5-4-1Starting XI
- 2T. PališčákD
- 3D. VavroD
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 12A. SojkaM
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 19C. SouaréD
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 80P. AduF
- 99A. MemićD
Substitutes
- 6L. ČervM
- 7S. LawalF
- 10M. ToureF
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 18T. LadraF
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 25C. KabongoF
- 29A. GabrielD
- 30V. BaierG
- 40S. DwehD
- 98F. PrebslD
Union St. Gilloise
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 9M. BiondicF
- 11Guilherme Henriques da Silva CarvalhoM
- 12H. KoffiG
- 17R. SchoofsM
- 23B. ZeneliM
- 27L. PatrisM
- 28D. OlaruM
- 29M. SyllaD
- 38R. MofokengF
- 55N. HavenaarD
- 80O. KričfalušiD
Substitutes
- 1V. ChambaereG
- 4N. ChibaniD
- 13K. RodríguezF
- 18G. KavelashviliG
- 20D. AquinoF
- 21D. De RoeveD
- 25I. HurteventF
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Wiegele | G | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vavro | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| S. Lawal | F | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4/6 |
| P. Adu | F | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| S. Dweh | D | 44 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| C. Souaré | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| B. Faal | F | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| L. Červ | M | 18 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| T. Pališčák | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| A. Gabriel | D | 26 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/4 |
| A. Sojka | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| S. PirgiÄ | M | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3/3 |
| D. Višinský | M | 46 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| P. Hrošovský | M | 72 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| A. Memić | D | 64 | 5.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| F. Prebsl | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Toure | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Ladra | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Maxim Panoš | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Baier | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Kabongo | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Union St. Gilloise
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Mofokeng | F | 63 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | — |
| O. Kričfaluši | D | 75 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| M. Biondic | F | 63 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| M. Sylla | D | 90 | 8.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| H. Koffi | G | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Zeneli | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1/2 |
| N. Havenaar | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho | M | 63 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| N. Chibani | D | 15 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Schoofs | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. De Roeve | D | 27 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Patris | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| D. Olaru | M | 82 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0/1 |
| K. Rodríguez | F | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| I. Hurtevent | F | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| D. Aquino | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Kavelashvili | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Chambaere | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Plzen to win against Union St. Gilloise.
- What score did Fipster predict for Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Plzen 2–1 Union St. Gilloise.
- What were the win probabilities for Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise?
- Fipster's model gave Plzen a 47% chance of winning, Union St. Gilloise a 26% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 47% confidence — a medium-confidence call.