Lazio vs Viktoria Plzeň Live Stream – Europa League Match Preview (13.03.25)

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 20:45 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
🏆 Competition: UEFA Europa League – Round of 16
⚽ Coaches: Marco Baroni (Lazio), Miroslav Koubek (Viktoria Plzeň)

Lazio takes on Viktoria Plzeň in a crucial UEFA Europa League Round of 16 fixture at the Stadio Olimpico. Marco Baroni’s Lazio is aiming to secure a comfortable home victory, while Miroslav Koubek’s Czech side looks to spring a surprise and progress further in the competition.

Team Form and Standings

• Lazio: A strong Serie A side, Lazio has been dominant at home and will look to control possession and dictate the tempo.
• Viktoria Plzeň: The Czech club has shown resilience in European competitions and will rely on defensive solidity and counter-attacks.

Key Players to Watch

• Lazio:
  • Ciro Immobile: The experienced striker is Lazio’s top goal scorer.
  • Felipe Anderson: The Brazilian winger adds creativity and pace to Lazio’s attack.
  • Alessio Romagnoli: The defender will be crucial in stopping Viktoria Plzeň’s counter-attacks.
• Viktoria Plzeň:
  • Tomáš Chorý: The tall striker is a target man and a threat in aerial duels.
  • Pavel Bucha: The playmaker is key in Viktoria’s midfield creativity.
  • Lukáš Hejda: The experienced center-back will be tasked with stopping Lazio’s attack.

Tactical Approaches

• Lazio (Marco Baroni):
  • Possession-based football with quick ball circulation.
  • Using Immobile’s movement to exploit Viktoria Plzeň’s defensive weaknesses.
  • High pressing to force mistakes and recover possession quickly.
• Viktoria Plzeň (Miroslav Koubek):
  • Defensive setup with counter-attacking play.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a key goal-scoring opportunity.
  • Using Chorý’s physicality to hold up play and create chances.

Betting Tips

1. Lazio to Win – Their home form and attacking quality give them a clear edge.
2. Over 2.5 Goals – Lazio’s attacking intent could lead to multiple goals.
3. Ciro Immobile to Score Anytime – The Italian striker remains Lazio’s main goal threat.

Prediction

• Lazio 3-1 Viktoria Plzeň – A dominant performance from the Italian side to take control of the tie.