Viktoria Plzen vs FC Zlin preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 27, 2025

A classic David versus Goliath clash is on the docket in the Czech First League as title-challengers Viktoria Plzen prepare to host a struggling FC Zlin side at the Doosan Arena. For the home team, this is a fixture where three points are the absolute minimum requirement as they fight to keep pace at the top of the table. Plzen have been in imperious form at home and will be expected to secure a comfortable victory. For FC Zlin, this represents the most difficult away trip of their season, and any result other than a defeat would be considered a massive upset.

This match preview will explore what appears to be one of the most one-sided fixtures of the weekend. We will analyse the overwhelming head-to-head statistics, the vast difference in recent form, and the latest team news to provide expert predictions for punters looking for value in the handicap and goals markets.

Viktoria Plzen Vs FC Zlin match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

Based on their recent fixtures in the 2025/26 Czech First League season, here is the competitive form for both clubs.

Viktoria Plzen: WWWLW

FC Zlin: LLDLL

key stats

Viktoria Plzen’s home dominance in this fixture is absolute; they have won their last ten consecutive home matches against FC Zlin in all competitions.
FC Zlin are in the midst of a severe goal drought on their travels, having failed to score in their last five away matches in the Czech First League.
Plzen’s defence has been a brick wall against Zlin at home, keeping a clean sheet in eight of their last ten home victories over the visitors.

My prediction is a 3-0 victory for Viktoria Plzen. The historical data, current form, and gulf in quality between these two sides all point towards a comprehensive and comfortable home win. Plzen are a powerhouse at the Doosan Arena, while Zlin are one of the weakest travelling teams in the division. The most telling statistic is Zlin’s complete inability to even score a goal at this stadium in recent years. Expect Plzen to control the game from start to finish, patiently breaking down Zlin’s defensive block before cruising to a victory with a clean sheet.

Viktoria Plzen Vs FC Zlin H2H

Viktoria Plzen boast a perfect record in recent memory, having won their last 10 consecutive home games against FC Zlin.
Clean sheets are the norm in this fixture, with Plzen shutting out the Zlin attack in eight of those last ten home victories.
You have to go all the way back to 2017 for the last time FC Zlin managed to score a single goal at the Doosan Arena.
Plzen typically win this fixture comfortably, with the winning margin being two or more goals in seven of their last nine home meetings.

pre game odds

Viktoria Plzen Win: 1.15
Draw: 7.50
FC Zlin Win: 15.00

(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)

team news Viktoria Plzen

Manager Miroslav Koubek will likely use this opportunity to rotate his squad following a midweek European fixture. Key players who featured for 90 minutes may be rested, with several fringe players given a chance to impress. Top scorer Tomáš Chorý could start on the bench, with the likes of Jan Kliment or Rafiu Durosinmi potentially leading the line. Despite the changes, the team will still possess far superior quality to their opponents.

team news FC Zlin

FC Zlin’s manager, Bronislav Červenka, has the unenviable task of trying to contain one of the league’s best attacks. He has a fully-fit squad to choose from, with no new injuries or suspensions reported. The game plan will be to defend in a deep, compact block and try to frustrate the home side for as long as possible. They will rely on veteran striker Libor Kozák to hold up the ball on the rare occasions they can venture forward.