Viktoria Plzeň vs Lazio Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 06.03.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, 6 March, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Doosan Arena, Plzeň, Czech Republic

Viktoria Plzeň vs Lazio Preview and Team News

Viktoria Plzeň Team News

Viktoria Plzeň go into the home clash against Lazio in relatively good form. They’ve won three and lost two of their previous five outings in the Czech First Division and currently sit second on the table with 52 points, 13 off leaders Slavia Praha.

In the last round, they defeated Ferencvárosi 3-1 on aggregate to earn a tie against Serie A’s Lazio. However, they lost 1-0 away to Ferencvárosi before winning the home leg 3-0 to progress on aggregate.

Ahead of Thursday’s match, the hosts will be without center-forward Christophe Kabongo. The 21-year-old is nursing a knee injury. The rest of the squad are available for selection.

Our football predictions indicate Viktoria Plzeň are well-positioned to get something from the clash this week. Playing at home, where they have shown fine form, is a major plus for them. It also means that this tie is finely poised over the two legs.

Viktoria Plzeň Predicted Lineup vs Lazio (3-4-1-2): Jedlička; Jemelka, Dweh, Paluska; Cadu, Kalvach, Červ, Memić; Šulc; Durosinmi, Vydra. 

Lazio Team News

Lazio warmed up for their trip to Plzeň with an impressive 1-2 Serie A win away to AC Milan. This victory extended their unbeaten run to five matches. It also showed them returning to winning ways after two back-to-back draws in the league.

This positive run has seen the guests close in on the fight for the top four in Serie A. They now sit 5th on the table with 50 points after 27 rounds of fixtures. The club are currently 2 points behind fourth-placed Juventus and five off third. 

Lazio finished at the top of the league phase. With 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, they amassed 19 points and a superior goal difference to book a place in the final 16. Their last match in the Europa League was a 1-0 defeat away to Braga. This loss followed a 3-1 win at home to Real Sociedad on matchday 7.

Lazio is being competitive against Viktoria Plzeň. However, they’ll be without Taty Castellanos (hamstring), Elseid Hysaj (hamstring), and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (ankle). They will also miss the services of Alessio Romagnoli (abductor pain) and Adam Marusic (knee problems).

Lazio Predicted Lineup vs Viktoria Plzeň (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Tavares, Gila, Gigot, Marušić; Guendouzi, Rovella; Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen; Tchaouna.

Viktoria Plzeň vs Lazio Prediction 

• Pick: The Match Will End In A Draw
• Odds: 3.76 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Viktoria Plzeň 1-1 Lazio

Both sides go into the game on a relatively good run of form. Lazio are unbeaten in five, with three wins and two draws. Viktoria Plzeň have won three and lost two of their last five. 

The tactical aspect of the event will likely be cagey, especially with the second leg coming up. Our football predictions analysis foresees neither team wanting to lose heavily in the first leg. This approach will make the match tightly-contested, with both clubs looking for an edge. 

The football pick in this encounter is a draw, with the clash finely poised at the halfway point.

Viktoria Plzeň vs Lazio Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Goals Scored In Both Halves – Yes
• Odds: 1.68 (22Bet)

Thursday’s clash between Viktoria Plzeň and Lazio will be close. Our expert soccer predictions back both teams approaching the game pragmatically. With defenses on top, few clear-cut chances will be created.

The likely football pick is a lead by one of the squads “To Nil” at half time, with the other side equalizing in the second half. This supports the “goals scored in both halves” pick in this match. 

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