Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League

• Tournament: UEFA Europa League
• Date: March 6th, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT

• Venue: Doosan Arena, Plzen, Czech Republic

  Viktoria Plzen are set to host Lazio for the first time ever in their history in the UEFA Europa League Round Of 16. The UEFA Europa League is set to dish out some exciting matches with Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio being one of them.

  As of now Viktoria Plzen are 2nd in the Czech First League and are in blistering form with 52 points in 24 games. Their last five games in the league have been decent with three wins and two losses. Viktoria Plzen, however, did not do well in the Europa League League Stage since they finished in 16th place with three wins, three draws and two losses.

  Lazio, on the other hand, are in blistering form in Serie A and in the Europa League, both. In the league, just recently Lazio pulled off a dramatic 2-1 win against AC Milan with Lazio scoring the winning goal in the 98th minute. Lazio are in fourth place in the Serie A table with 50 points and are likely to secure UEFA Champions League if they continue this form. Moreover, they have been unbeaten in their last five games, winning three games and drawing two. In the Europa League League Stage, Lazio finished top of the table with 19 points, winning six games, drawing one and losing only one.

Viktoria Plzen Team News

There are no major injuries in Viktoria Plzen's squad and the manager Miroslav Koubek is likely to field his preferred lineup, particularly a formation in which they can crowd the midfield and get more pressure on the opponents' backline.

Lazio Team News

The visitors have a hamstring injury issue in their squad with Elseid Hysaj, Matias Vecino, Taty Castellanos facing hamstring injuries. Other than this, Marco Baroni is likely to field his preferred lineup, particularly the one which they did against AC Milan on 3rd March, 2025, in which they were able to break down a strong defensive side.

Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Predicted Lineups

Viktoria Plzen Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Jedlicka

Defenders: Jemelka, Havel, Dweh, Paluska

Midfielders: Kalvach, Cerv

Forwards: Memic, Cadu, Sulc, Vydra

Lazio Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Provedel

Defenders: Tavares, Gila, Gigot, Marusic

Midfielders: Guendouzi, Rovella

Forwards: Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen, Tchaouna

Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio H2H Record

This is the first time that Viktoria Plzen and Lazio are going to face each other, which makes it an unique fixture.

Key Players To Watch In Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio

Pavel Sulc (Viktoria Plzen)

Sulc is a midfield maestro for Viktoria Plzen who helps to create more attacking opportunities. Moreover, he is not only a midfielder who helps create attacking plays but also helps scoring goals and providing assists as well. Sulc has scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 games for Viktoria Plzen across all competitions, bringing his goal contribution to an impressive 23 goals and assists.

Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio)

Zaccagni is already better than he was last season, where he only scored seven goals in 30 games across all competitions. As of now in the 2024-2025 season, Zaccagni has already scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 32 games across all competitions. He has scored eight goals and provided seven assists in 24 Serie A games in the 2024-2025 season with his latest goal from the penalty spot against AC Milan in the 98th minute.

Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio Prediction

Although Viktoria Plzen are doing great as well in the Czech League, this is Lazio who they will be facing, one of the top teams from Serie A, which is amongst the top five best leagues in the world. Viktoria Plzen might even manage to score a goal, but containing a team like Lazio, which is experienced and has already topped the 2024-2025 Europa League stage, will be very difficult.

Predicted Score : Viktoria Plzen 1-3 Lazio

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