Viktoria Plzen vs. Freiburg Europa League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

Czech outfit Viktoria Plzen are preparing for a big clash on home soil as they welcome Freiburg. 

The hosts head into the clash to turn around a recent barren spell, with Martin Hysky's side winless in their last three matches, leaving them in sixth place in the Czech First League standings. Though, like Freiburg, they are yet to lose in Europe. 

Freiburg have two more points than Thursday's opponents so far, having won three and drawn one of their matches thus far - with the point coming in a difficult clash away at Bologna. And as has been the case with all of their Europa League away matches thus far, Julian Schuster's side do not have to travel too far as they look to add another three points and climb to the top of the standings. 

Freiburg do go into the clash off the back of a heavy 6-2 defeat against Bayern Munich, though the match wasn't without its positives, with Die Breisgauer racing into a 2-0 lead after 17 minutes at the Allianz. 

There are no new injury concerns for Schuster heading into the clash, while Daniel-Kofi Kyereh continues his path to full fitness. 

For Plzen, Jan Paluska and Jan Kopic will both miss this encounter. 

Viktoria Plzen predicted lineup - 4-3-3: Jedlicka - Doski, Dweh, Jemelka, Souare - Cerv, Valenta, Spacil - Memic, Durosinmi, Ladra

SC Freiburg predicted lineup - 4-2-3-1: Atubolu - Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo - Eggestein, Osterhage - Beste, Manzambi, Grifo - Adamu