Plzen vs Royale Union SG - Live Stream
View the live stream, TV coverage details and live score for the Plzen vs Royale Union SG, a UEFA Europa League Match.
Viktoria Plzeň will welcome Belgian league leaders Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to the Doosan Arena for their UEFA Europa League league-phase opener on Thursday, September 17. Kickoff in Plzeň is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time—or 3:00 p.m. US Eastern Time. The Czech side secured their place in dramatic fashion, overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Red Star Belgrade with a remarkable 5-1 victory in the return fixture. Union SG dropped into the Europa League following a narrow 6-5 aggregate Champions League playoff defeat against Bodø/Glimt, but David Hubert’s team arrive unbeaten in five matches, having won four in succession while collecting 16 points from a possible 18 to lead the Belgian Pro League.
How to Watch Plzen vs Royale Union SG – TV & Streaming Coverage
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| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
| United States | Soccer fans in the US can watch the match live on: |
| Canada | Canadian football fans follow the match live on Fubo TV Canada, DAZN Canada and one soccer. |
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on DAZN2 and DAZN Portugal. |
| Italy | In Italy fans can access the live coverage on:
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| Netherlands | Ziggo Sports 2 and Ziggo Go will provide live coverage in Netherlands. |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Liga de Campeones 2 will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on Disney Nordic +. |
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| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on Viaplay Norway. |
| France | Canal + Live 2, Canal + foor and myCanal will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
| Worldwide | See UEFA Europa League Broadcast Partners by Country. |
Note: Broadcast schedules and partners are subject to change. We recommend checking your local listings regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Team news
Viktoria Plzeň have no major new absences reported ahead of the match. Radoslav Kováč could select a three-man defence containing Filip Prebsl, Sampson Dweh and Tobias Pališčák, with Lukáš Červ, Patrik Hrošovský and Cheick Souaré forming the midfield unit. Denis Višinský and Prince Kwabena Adu, who both scored in the comeback against Red Star, are candidates to lead the attack.
Union SG have significant availability problems. Defender Kevin Mac Allister is expected to miss several months after suffering a serious knee ligament injury, while midfielder Kamiel Van de Perre is suspended. Kevin Rodríguez, Nohim Chibani and Ross Sykes have also been listed among the visitors’ unavailable players.
Nikki Havenaar could replace Mac Allister in the back three alongside Massiré Sylla and Ondřej Kričfaluši. Rob Schoofs is expected to partner Adem Zorgane in midfield, while Relebohile Mofokeng and Mateo Biondić should lead the attack.
Predicted lineups
Viktoria Plzeň: Wiegele; Prebsl, Dweh, Pališčák; Memić, Červ, Hrošovský, Souaré, Doski; Višinský, Adu.
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise: Koffi; Havenaar, Sylla, Kričfaluši; Patris, Schoofs, Zorgane, Smith; Zeneli; Mofokeng, Biondić.
