Roma will play Viktoria Plzeň in the third round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 23, with the match starting at 21:00 CET. Here’s a look at the upcoming game.
Roma vs Viktoria Plzeň: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Roma has lost two of their last three matches.
- Viktoria Plzeň remains unbeaten in their last three games, with two wins and one draw.
- Roma has lost three of their last four home games.
- Roma has conceded goals in three consecutive matches, while Viktoria Plzeň has scored in their last three.
- Roma kept clean sheets in five of their last ten matches. Viktoria has achieved clean sheets in 21% of their games this season.
- Viktoria Plzeň has scored in 42% of their matches, including their last two.
- In their last match, Viktoria Plzeň beat Roma 2–1.
Roma vs Viktoria Plzeň: Match Preview
Roma is struggling at the moment, having more losses than wins recently, especially at home. They have lost three out of their last four home matches and won only once. In the Europa League, they started with a 2–1 win against Nice but lost 0–1 to Lille in their second game, resulting in three points after two matches. In Serie A, they are currently fourth with 15 points from seven games, just one point behind the leaders.
On the other hand, Viktoria Plzeň is performing slightly better, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches. They sit fourth in the Czech league with 19 points after 12 games, trailing Sparta Prague by eight points. In the Europa League, they began with a 1–1 draw against Ferencváros and then won 3–0 against Malmö, bringing their total to four points from two matches—one point ahead of Roma.
Probable Lineups
- Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; Rensch, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Bailey, Baldanzi; Dovbyk
- Viktoria Plzeň: Jedlicka; Jemelka, Dweh, Spacil; Valenta, Souare, Cerv, Havel; Memic, Vydra; Durosinmi
Prediction
Both teams are in differing forms. Roma aims to end their poor home streak and likely has the ability to do so. A suggested bet is over two goals for Roma.