Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 13.03.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 18:45 GMT+1
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy

Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Preview and Team News

Lazio Team News

Lazio sit sixth in Serie A, with mixed results in recent matches. They were held to a draw by 10th-placed Udinese. Neither team were capable of asserting dominance. 

Florian Thauvin opened the scoring for Udinese in the 22nd minute, but Biancocelesti equalized ten minutes later through defender Alessandro Romagnoli. Although Le Zebrette registered 15 shots with 1.31 xG, Lazio managed more shots on target (5) compared to the opposition’s 4.

Lazio have struggled with consistency in recent weeks, despite securing a 2-1 win against Milan. The Romans took the lead through Mattia Zaccagni in the first half, but Chukwueze equalized in the 84th minute. 

Rossoneri thought they had done the hard part, having played with 10 men for 20 minutes after Strahinja Pavlović was sent off in the 61st minute. This was a blessing for Lazio, who were dominated for the previous quarter of the game. They secured victory in the 90+8′ when Pedro Rodríguez converted a penalty. 

Lazio fell to Inter (2-0) and were held to a draw by relegation candidate Venezia (0-0). 

Samuel Gigot and Nicolò Rovella are suspended. Elseid Hysaj, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Valentín Castellanos are out due to injuries.

Lazio predicted line-up vs Viktoria Plzeň (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Marušić, Romagnoli, Gila, Lazzari; Guendouzi, Vecino; Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen; Tchuna.

Viktoria Plzeň Team News

Viktoria sit third in the Czech League after registering 53 points in 25 matches. They trail two behind Sparta Prague and 12 behind Slavia Prague. 

Plzeň were caught off-guard by 15th-placed Pardubice in a goalless draw. This was the first time in 5 games that the opponents did not lose, despite Viktoria dominating possession. Wasteful in front of the net, their 15 shots were not enough to secure a victory.

Viktoria fell to Lazio 2-1 in the first leg. The rivals took an early lead and Plzeň equalized as the second half began. Even with a two-man advantage (11 vs. 9), The Czech squad failed to capitalize and win against the Romans. Isaksen scored the winner in the 90+8’ to secure a victory.

Cheick Souaré and Christophe Kabongo remain sidelined with injuries.

Viktoria Plzeň Predicted line-up vs Lazio (3-4-3): Jedlička; Jemelka, Dweh, Paluska; Doski, Kalvach, Cerv, Havel; Adu, Šulc, Memić.

Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Prediction

• Prediction: Lazio to win
• Odds: 1.345 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Lazio 2-0 Viktoria Plzeň

Although Lazio will be without two of their starters, the match will take place at home, in Rome’s Olympic stadium. Furthermore, the 1-1 tie against Udinese humbled them. The 2-1 advantage means their opponents will be forced to attack if they want to qualify. 

One thing the hosts have not lacked throughout the season have been goals. With their superior individual quality, betting odds favour Lazio. 

Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Betting Tip

• Pick: Pedro Rodriguez Ledesma to score
• Odds: 3 (22Bet)

Although 37-year-old Pedro may have lost some pace, he remains a dangerous attacking threat. His runs in behind and composure in the penalty box are a key element of his player profile, even if he doesn’t play as often. 

With Viktoria’s three-at-the-back system, they must carefully track Pedro’s movements. 

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