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Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Prediction & Picks - Europa League
by Carlos Zabala in Soccer Picks
Lazio finished as the dominant team in the Europa League, finishing first with 19 points and a goal differential of +12. Now, in an unprecedented tie that starts on Thursday in the Czech Republic, the team from the Roman capital will start as the favorite to beat Plzen in the first match at the Doosan Arena by odds of around -109.
After a successful start for Plzen in the Europa League, two difficult matches against Manchester United and then against Athletic Bilbao in which both lost condemned them to having to accommodate two additional games in their calendar, as they had to play the Playoffs against Ferencvaros of Hungary. After they lost 0-1 in the first leg, in the second leg with a series of furious minutes in the Czech Republic between the 25th and the 40th they produced 3 goals, in a match where they achieved an xG of 2.14 and 8 shots on goal.
In the long term, while Lazio are the fourth favourites to win this Europa League, Plzen remain the least likely of the remaining 16 teams to win it, and to have a chance of surviving this tie, they will have to at least not lose Thursday's game in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Form
Viktoria Plzen and Lazio Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 2, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 27, 2025 - Cup
Feb 23, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 20, 2025 - Europa League
Feb 16, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 13, 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 27, 2025 - Cup
Feb 23, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 20, 2025 - Europa League
Feb 8, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 12, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 2, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 16, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Feb 13, 2025 - Europa League
Feb 3, 2025 - Fortuna Liga
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 16, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 2, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 25, 2025 - Coppa Italia
Feb 22, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 15, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 9, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 3, 2025 - Serie A
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 9, 2025 - Serie A
Jan 26, 2025 - Serie A
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 10, 2025 - Serie A
Dec 28, 2024 - Serie A
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 2, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 25, 2025 - Coppa Italia
Feb 22, 2025 - Serie A
Feb 3, 2025 - Serie A
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 19, 2025 - Serie A
Viktoria Plzen - Lazio: Form Analysis
In Serie A, Lazio remain 5th in a tight table in the fight for European places like never before. Marco Baroni's team may have been at their best in October and November, when they won 7 games in a row, but the latest victory at San Siro against AC Milan last weekend may well inspire them to go on another run like that.
Lazio beat Milan 1-2 away on Sunday, in what was a good game from Gila and Guendouzi. When the game was tied at zero, Lazio attacked with enough danger, however, while winning, they looked a bit slow in defence and Milan had several chances to get the equaliser even though Pavlovic was sent off and they were left with one less man. Through a header by Chukwueze Milan would equalise but a questionable penalty taken well by Pedro in the last minute finally produced the victory for the Roman team.
Lazio should not underestimate Plzen, since the Czech team is on an upward line in European football, reaching the quarter-finals of the Conference League last season, then in 2025 improving their position and reaching this round of 16 of the Europa League.
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Viktoria Plzen & Lazio Squad Analysis
In Europe, Plzen was saved a lot by timely interventions by their goalkeeper Jedlicka who will surely have a busy night against Lazio. In attack for the home side, none other than Vydra is expected to be on the attack, having assisted in 3 of the last 4 games he has played, while a good performance from Dweh against Lazio will be key, the Liberian defender having made the most assist recoveries of any player in this Europa League.
Baroni is expected to stick with his usual starters like Guendouzi, Gila and Lazzari, but the Italian coach may want to include the experienced striker Pedro for this match. It is not yet known if Marusic will be fit for Thursday, but Baroni is optimistic about this.
Most goals and assists
Viktoria Plzen
Lazio
P. Sulc
(12 Goals)
T. Castellanos
(12 Goals)
P. Sulc
(4 Assists)
N. Tavares
(9 Assists)
Viktoria Plzen and Lazio Stats in Europa League
Viktoria Plzen - Lazio Key Points
- Lazio had an xG of 2.85 in last game against AC Milan
- Lazio second best defense in the Europa League with 5 goals conceded in 8 games
- Plzen's last three games saw goals scored before the 15th minute
- Plzen lost the last time they were not favorites in the betting at the Doosan Arena
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Our Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Prediction
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio - Other Interesting Picks
Over 2.5 goals
Lazio won to Nil
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