The Matchday 3 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Roma (Italy) and Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) will take place on October 23 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Roma vs. Viktoria Plzen: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini's side suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Lille in the last round. As a result, Roma's five-match winning streak at home in the Europa League came to an end. Moreover, the team failed to keep a clean sheet for the sixth consecutive match in this competition. The Italians are in 15th place in the standings with three points.
- The club has not lost in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Europa League (5 wins, 1 draw).
- The team scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 home games in this competition.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Roma's last 6 Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Roma (3-4-3)
Mile Svilar – Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso, Zeki Celik – Wesley Fofana, Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Kostas Tsimikas – Lorenzo Pellegrini, Evan Ferguson, Matias Soule.
Defender Angelino will miss the match due to injury.
Viktoria Plzen
The Czechs confidently defeated Malmo 3-0 at home in the last round. As a result, Viktoria Plzen secured their first victory in four Europa League matches and managed to keep a clean sheet. Furthermore, the team achieved a big win for only the second time in their last 19 matches in this competition. In the standings, the club has four points and sits in eighth place.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Europa League (4 draws, 2 losses).
- The players have scored in 8 of their last 9 away games in this competition.
- The Czechs conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Viktoria Plzen (4-5-1)
Martin Jedlicka – Merchas Doski, Karel Spacil, Vaclav Jemelka, Sampson Dweh – Matej Vydra, Lukas Cerv, Denis Vinsky, Matej Valenta, Amar Memic – Rafiu Durosinmi.
Midfielders Jan Kopic and Jiri Panos, as well as forward Rafiu Durosinmi, are injured. Defender Merchas Doski is suspended. Additionally, Martin Hisky has taken over as head coach, replacing Miroslav Koubek.
Referee
Umut Meler (Turkey)
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction: Roma vs. Viktoria Plzen
Roma rarely struggles with scoring and regularly finds the net at home. In their last 27 home Europa League matches, Roma failed to score only twice, and in 19 of those games, they scored at least two goals. However, their defense is not always flawless: in their last nine home matches in this competition, Roma kept a clean sheet only three times.
Viktoria Plzen focuses on creating chances and often succeeds in attack, even away from home. In their last nine away Europa League matches, the team failed to score only once, and in four of those games, they scored at least two goals. However, their defense is less reliable: Viktoria Plzen conceded in 13 of their last 14 away matches in this tournament.
I expect an effective attacking performance from both sides, and my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
