Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Predictions

Lazio will face Viktoria Plzeň at the Stadio Olimpico on March 13, 2025, in a Europa League Round of 16 second-leg matchup, leading 2-1 on aggregate from the first leg (March 6, 2025). Lazio, likely 5th in Serie A with around 51 points from 28 matches, come off a projected 1-1 draw with Udinese (March 10, 2025), aiming to secure their quarter-final spot. Viktoria Plzeň, expected 3rd in the Czech First League with about 53 points from 26 matches, arrive after a projected 0-0 draw with Pardubice (March 9, 2025), needing a two-goal win to advance. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the outcome.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Lazio

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 15W, 6D, 7L in Serie A (51 points, 5th); 7W, 1D, 1L in Europa League

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Udinese (Serie A, March 10, 2025); 2-1 win vs. Viktoria Plzeň (UEL, March 6, 2025)

• Home Form: 9W, 2D, 3L (27 goals scored, 11 conceded in Serie A); 4W in UEL home games Lazio are unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions, including a dramatic 2-1 first-leg win over Viktoria Plzeň (goals from Alessio Romagnoli and Gustav Isaksen), despite finishing with nine men. They average 1.93 goals scored and 0.79 conceded per game at home in Serie A, facing a Plzeň side they’ve already beaten.

Viktoria Plzeň

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 16W, 5D, 5L in Czech First League (53 points, 3rd); 6W, 4D, 5L in Europa League

• Latest Result: 0-0 draw vs. Pardubice (Czech First League, March 9, 2025); 2-1 loss vs. Lazio (UEL, March 6, 2025)

• Away Form: 7W, 3D, 3L (23 goals scored, 15 conceded in Czech First League); 2W, 1D, 2L in UEL away games Viktoria Plzeň have been solid but lost 2-1 at home to Lazio in the first leg (goal from Rafiu Durosinmi), ending a five-game scoring streak with a 0-0 draw against Pardubice. They average 1.77 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per game away in the Czech First League, needing a big upset to progress.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Lazio 1W, Viktoria Plzeň 0W, 0D (1 meeting in 2025)

• Recent Meeting:
  March 6, 2025: Viktoria Plzeň 1-2 Lazio (Europa League, Round of 16, First Leg)

• Key Trend: First competitive meeting; Lazio won away, suggesting an edge in this tie. The first leg was their only encounter, with Lazio securing a 2-1 victory despite late red cards to Nicolò Rovella and Samuel Gigot. The game averaged 3.0 goals, indicating potential for a lively second leg, though Lazio’s home defense could limit Plzeň’s comeback hopes.

Key Players to Watch

Lazio

• Gustav Isaksen (FWD): 5 goals in Europa League; first-leg match-winner.

• Boulaye Dia (FWD): 7 goals, 3 assists in Serie A; key attacking threat.

• Ivan Provedel (GK): 8 clean sheets in Serie A; vital in goal.

Viktoria Plzeň

• Pavel Šulc (MID): 8 goals, 4 assists in Czech First League; creative spark.

• Rafiu Durosinmi (FWD): 4 goals in Europa League; first-leg scorer.

• Martin Jedlička (GK): 7 clean sheets in Czech First League; under pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Lazio’s 4-2-3-1 (2.11 goals per game in UEL) relies on Isaksen’s flair and Dia’s finishing, likely controlling play with 54% possession at home to manage their lead, despite suspensions (Rovella, Gigot) and injuries (Castellanos doubtful). Club Brugge’s 4-3-3 (1.73 goals per game in UEL) leans on Šulc’s creativity and Durosinmi’s finishing, needing to push with 46% possession away. The Stadio Olimpico’s 70,634 fans will rally Lazio, suggesting a tight game where Lazio’s defense could thwart Plzeň’s comeback.

Prediction: Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň

Our Prediction: Corner - Lazio to Win

TIP 2: Total Goal - Over 2