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by Daniel Ngulu in Europa League Predictions
The UEFA Europa League is back for the Round of 16, and at the close of two legs, eight teams will book their spots in the quarter-finals. One of the matches to look out for is Viktoria Plzen hosting Lazio in the first leg in the Czech Republic. We have below the preview and two predictions of the possible outcome of the match slated for Thursday 6th March.
This match marks the first ever meeting between the two sides. Viktoria Plzen are looking to elevate their European profile even more after getting to the quarter-finals of the Conference League last season. To get to their current position, the Czech side had to go through the knockout round play-offs.
Viktoria defeated Ferencvaros 3-1 on aggregate, after overturning a 1-0 first leg deficit. Lazio on the other hand, are here courtesy of their splendid performance in the league stage, where they finished top of the 24-team table. The winner from this tie will meet either Bodo/Glimt or Olympiacos.
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The Best Betting Odds for Viktoria Plzen v Lazio Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.33 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
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4.33 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
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4.2 | 2.37 | 2.2 |
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4.66 | 3.51 | 1.88 |
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4.66 | 3.51 | 1.88 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Viktoria Plzen and Lazio?
Our prediction for the Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio match is: Viktoria Plzen wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 06/03/2025 between Viktoria Plzen and Lazio in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.27% for a win of Viktoria Plzen against Lazio with odds of 4.8 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio is 13.55% with odds of 3.75 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.18% chance ⭐ for a win of Lazio vs Viktoria Plzen with odds of 2.2 at Ladbrokes.
Viktoria Plzen - Lazio Prediction and Best Odds:
| Viktoria Plzen Lazio Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Viktoria Plzen wins | 49.27% | 4.8 at Betobet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.61% | 2.13 at Tonybet |
| Both Team To Score | 42.86% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Viktoria Plzen/Viktoria Plzen | 18.45% | 7.5 at Unibet |
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Form
Viktoria Plzen and Lazio Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Mar 2025 - Fortuna Liga
27 Feb 2025 - Cup
23 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
20 Feb 2025 - Europa League
16 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
13 Feb 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Feb 2025 - Cup
23 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
20 Feb 2025 - Europa League
8 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
12 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Mar 2025 - Fortuna Liga
16 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
13 Feb 2025 - Europa League
3 Feb 2025 - Fortuna Liga
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
16 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Mar 2025 - Serie A
25 Feb 2025 - Coppa Italia
22 Feb 2025 - Serie A
15 Feb 2025 - Serie A
9 Feb 2025 - Serie A
3 Feb 2025 - Serie A
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Feb 2025 - Serie A
9 Feb 2025 - Serie A
26 Jan 2025 - Serie A
23 Jan 2025 - Europa League
10 Jan 2025 - Serie A
28 Dec 2024 - Serie A
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Mar 2025 - Serie A
25 Feb 2025 - Coppa Italia
22 Feb 2025 - Serie A
3 Feb 2025 - Serie A
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
19 Jan 2025 - Serie A
Viktoria Plzen - Lazio: Form Analysis
Viktoria Plzen had an anticlimax in the league phase, losing 3-1 to Athletic Bilbao, and finished out of the top eight. However, they did themselves a favor in the play-offs, recovering from a 1-0 first leg loss to beat Ferencvaros 3-1.
The Czech side will now be looking to have a positive start in this two-legged tie. Last season, their time in Europe was ended by an Italian side, falling 2-0 on aggregate against Fiorentina in the Conference League quarters.
Coming from a 2-0 win over Mlada Boleslav will ensure they are in the right spirits for this match. Another lift for the hosts will come in the form of their home form. They’ve won 15 of their last 17 home matches in the Europa League.
Lazio had the highest average passing accuracy in the league phase with 87%.
Lazio were the best finishers in the league stage, winning six of the eight matches and scoring 17 goals in the process. Participating in the Europa League was somewhat a downgrade for the Italians, who reached the last 16 of the Champions League last season.
Going by their solid start this season, Lazio will be looking to better their best performance in Europe when they lost the 1997/98 Europa League final. They do have a European title though, having won the 1999 Super Cup.
While this is the first time they meet Viktoria Plzen, Lazio have previous experience facing a Czech team. They’ve earlier played Sparta Prague, winning twice, drawing twice and losing as many.
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Players list
M. Jedlicka
DefenderS. Dweh
S. Markovic
V. Jemelka
MidfielderJ. Panos
L. Kalvach
C. Lopes Cruz
P. Sulc
ForwardJ. Kopic
M. Vydra
P. Adu
I. Provedel
DefenderA. Marusic
S. Gigot
A. Romagnoli
M. Lazzari
MidfielderM. Guendouzi
N. Rovella
ForwardG. Isaksen
M. Vecino
L. Tchaouna
Patric
Substitutes
M. Tvrdon
V. Baier
DefenderJ. Paluska
M. Havel
MidfielderA. Sojka
J. Kopic
M. Valenta
M. Doski
ForwardD. Vasulin
P. Adu
J. Panos
A. Furlanetto
C. Mandas
DefenderPatric
M. Gila
A. Milani
MidfielderM. Nazzaro
M. Lazzari
M. Vecino
F. Serra
L. Tchaouna
Viktoria Plzen & Lazio Squad Analysis
Czech midfielder Pavel Sulc has borne the burden of creativity for Viktoria Plzen this season. Two assists in the Europa League qualifiers barely told the story of the player he is.
In the league and Europa League proper, he has been a livewire for the Czech side. He has a total of 23 goal involvements this season, starting from the qualifiers.
His three goals and three assists in the Europa League make him a man to watch here. He carries into this game a 2.26 xG rating after taking 21 shots in the Europa League, with 33% of them on target.
From a midfield position Pavel Sulc is the Viktoria Plzen lead scorer.
Mattia Zaccagni will be looking to carry his threat in attack into this game. He hasn’t been as prolific in the Europa League as he has been in the Serie A but there are encouraging signs.
Of his 10 goals in the season, only two came in Europe. As they are coming off a 2-1 win against Milan, a game in which he scored, The forward will be confident of extending his run here.
Major help for Zaccagni in this game will come from Nuno Tavares. The Arsenal loanee has won adoration from his performances in the attacking third. The defender has nine assists this season and among the recipients of his service has been Zaccagni.
Most goals and assists
Viktoria Plzen
Lazio
P. Sulc
(15 Goals)
T. Castellanos
(13 Goals)
L. Kalvach
(4 Assists)
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P. Sulc
(4 Assists)
N. Tavares
(9 Assists)
Viktoria Plzen - Lazio Key Points
- Viktoria Plzen have four wins in their last five home matches.
- In their last three home Europa League matches, Viktoria Plzen won.
- Away from home in seven matches, Lazio suffered three defeats.
- Lazio are coming here on one win in their last four matches.
- Viktoria Plzen lost once in the last 17 Europa League home matches.
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Our Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Prediction
Lazio lost their last away match in the Europa League. It could be assumed that it was a dead-rubber game, having already secured top spot in the league phase. They can’t afford the same comforts, coming into a game against a side that has a fine home record in this competition.
In their past few matches, Lazio stuttered a bit, winning one in four and in the last seven on the road, they lost four times. On the flipside, with just one loss in 15 home Europa League matches, we expect a dominant performance from the hosts. Our prediction for Viktoria Plzen v Lazio is that Viktoria Plzen wins the match.
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5 goals.
At least three goals were scored in three of Viktoria’s last four matches and their last five produced 16 goals. Three of Lazio’s last five matches also produced over 2.5 goals, while the last five averaged three goals per game.
As both sides are coming here on good attacking returns, we expect a high-scoring match. Our second prediction for this match is for over 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Viktoria Plzen Lazio
| Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Viktoria Plzen wins | 3.5 | 4.33 | +23.7% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.3 | -8.3% |
| Lazio wins | 2 | 1.9 | -5.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Viktoria Plzen is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 23.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 28.6% and is now 23.1% (-5.5%)
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Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio match : Frequently asked questions
The Viktoria Plzen v Lazio match will be played on Thursday 6th March.
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