Lazio vs Viktoria Plzen Prediction 13 March 2025
🔊 Is it worth expecting a miracle in the second leg between Lazio and Viktoria Plzeň? The Czech team was initially considered a clear underdog in this two-legged tie, and after the home defeat (1-2), their chances of advancing to the next round of the Europa League have practically dwindled to zero. Under these circumstances, we advise you to check out our prediction before placing a bet on the game, which will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico."
Head-to-Head
The game that took place last week was the first in history between Lazio and Viktoria. The Italian team confirmed their superiority in class by winning the first away match with a score of 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Lazio - Viktoria Plzen
Lazio Rome Team Overview
Lazio is in its element. In recent months, the team has been playing inconsistently, alternating between victories and frankly weak performances. After away victories over Milan (2-1) and Viktoria (2-1), the "Eagles" couldn't capitalize on their home field advantage and only managed a draw against Udinese (1-1). Moreover, Marco Baroni's squad was closer to defeat than triumph - 0.84-1.31 in xG and 10-15 in the number of shots. Due to such instability, Lazio is gradually starting to lose its position in the Italian championship standings, although quite recently they were confidently in the top 4. Notably, in the first game against the Czechs, the "Eagles" managed to snatch a victory despite being reduced to nine men on the field. Regarding the upcoming matchup, six players will miss the game, including Nicolò Rovella and Samuel Gigot (both were sent off in the previous match).
Match Results: Lazio Rome
Viktoria Plzen Team Overview
Victoria, on the other hand, is not experiencing the best of times. If the team was recently winning one match after another, now it has serious problems achieving the desired results. The Czech club has only managed to succeed in 2 out of the last 5 matches, and against Zlin, they needed overtime assistance (1-1 in regular time, 4-1 after the additional 30 minutes). Last weekend, Victoria dropped points in a game against Pardubice (0-0), who are in second-to-last place. Discussing the first meeting with Lazio (1-2) is pointless, especially considering that Miroslav Koubek's team managed to concede while playing at home in an 11 vs. 9 format. Regarding the upcoming match, the coaching staff will not be able to rely on 5 players, but there are no new injuries.
Match Results: Viktoria Plzen
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite Lazio being much stronger than their opponent and playing with the support of their home fans, the team is unlikely to keep a clean sheet. As we have noted, the "Eagles" have been playing very inconsistently lately, conceding in almost every match. In a stretch of 11 games, Marco Baroni's team managed to keep only Venezia scoreless (0-0). Moreover, Viktoria rarely leaves the field without scoring a goal. Therefore, a goal by Viktoria is our bet option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Corners are the only statistical parameter that Lazio excels in. Thanks to their active attacking play, the team regularly approaches the corner flag - averaging 5.7 times per game. It's worth noting that in the Italian championship, the "Eagles" confidently remain in the top-3. Overall, Viktoria also has high numbers (5.6), and in the first match, the team even managed to deliver 7 corners. In this situation, a logical decision would be to opt for total corners over 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
According to the bookmakers, Lazio is considered the clear favorite not only in the two-legged tie but also in the upcoming match specifically. In this situation, our editorial team sees no reason to disagree with them. The Europa League is the "Eagles'" tournament. Despite fielding a reserve squad in almost all matches during the group stage, they managed to score the most points (19) and secure the top spot overall. Marco Baroni's team dealt with very tough opponents without any issues, such as Ajax (3-1), Real Sociedad (3-1), and Nice (4-1). Viktoria, to put it mildly, does not measure up to the level of the Italian team. Even with home support and a two-player advantage, the team not only fails to score but also concedes goals. We wouldn't be surprised if the hosts win with a score of 4-1, and we are betting on Lazio to win with a handicap (-1.5).
No comments
Betting Tips: Lazio Rome - Viktoria Plzen
in 23 of last 25 home games.in 8 of last 9 games (UEFA Europa League).in 7 of last 8 games.
in 20 of last 21 Lazio Rome home games.in 7 of last 8 Lazio Rome games.in 8 of last 9 Viktoria Plzen games (UEFA Europa League).in 6 of last 7 Viktoria Plzen games.
in last 14 Danny Makkelie games.in 10 of last 11 games.in last 9 home games.in 19 of last 21 games.in 8 of last 9 games (UEFA Europa League).in last 5 Lazio Rome games.in 9 of last 10 Viktoria Plzen away games.in 7 of last 8 Viktoria Plzen games (UEFA Europa League).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
