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FC Viktoria Plzeň vs AS Roma, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
FC Viktoria Plzeň
2 – 1
Full Time
AS Roma
Wed 12 Dec 2018 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
David Limbersky 22' Y
Y 79' Justin Kluivert
Y 89' Luca Pellegrini
R 90' Luca Pellegrini

Overview

Match Preview

FC Viktoria Plzen vs AS Roma — Champions League .

Match Details

  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Stephen Child
  • Referee Anthony Taylor
  • Referee Martin Atkinson
  • Referee Gary Beswick
  • Referee Adam Nunn

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Arsenal FC 8 24
2 FC Bayern München 8 21
3 Liverpool FC 8 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 8 17
5 FC Barcelona 8 16
6 Chelsea FC 8 16
7 Sporting Clube de Portugal 8 16
8 Manchester City FC 8 16
9 Real Madrid CF 8 15
10 FC Internazionale Milano 8 15
11 Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 14
12 Newcastle United FC 8 14
13 Juventus FC 8 13
14 Club Atletico de Madrid 8 13
15 Atalanta BC 8 13
16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 8 12
17 Borussia Dortmund 8 11
18 PAE Olympiakos SFP 8 11
19 Club Brugge KV 8 10
20 Galatasaray SK 8 10
21 AS Monaco FC 8 10
22 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 8 10
23 FK Bodø/Glimt 8 9
24 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 9
25 Olympique de Marseille 8 9
26 Paphos FC 8 9
27 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 8 9
28 PSV 8 8
29 Athletic Club 8 8
30 SSC Napoli 8 8
31 FC København 8 8
32 AFC Ajax 8 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 4
34 SK Slavia Praha 8 3
35 Villarreal CF 8 1
36 FK Kairat 8 1

Head-to-Head

4
2
1
FC Viktoria Plzeň 7 games · Avg 2.4 goals AS Roma
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 AS Roma 2018-10-02 AS Roma 5–0 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2018-04-07 FC Viktoria Plzeň 0–0 AS Roma 2017-08-05 AS Roma 0–2 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2017-03-14 AS Roma 0–2 FC Viktoria Plzeň

Recent Form

FC Viktoria Plzeň
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec AS Roma H 2–1 W
27 Nov PFC CSKA Moskva A 2–1 W
07 Nov Real Madrid CF H 0–5 L
23 Oct Real Madrid CF A 1–2 L
02 Oct AS Roma A 0–5 L
19 Sep PFC CSKA Moskva H 2–2 D
AS Roma
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec FC Viktoria Plzeň A 1–2 L
08 Dec Cagliari Calcio A 2–2 D
02 Dec FC Internazionale Milano H 2–2 D
27 Nov Real Madrid CF H 0–2 L
24 Nov Udinese Calcio A 0–1 L
11 Nov UC Sampdoria H 4–1 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Viktoria Plzen to score. At the same time, AS Roma does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' AS Roma seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' The referee shows FC Viktoria Plzen player a Yellow card on 22.
  • 27' Aleksandar Kolarov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Viktoria Plzen so far.
  • 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eusebio Di Francesco will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
  • 47' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 52' AS Roma is showing some good football. However, AS Roma are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 57' FC Viktoria Plzen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AS Roma backline.
  • 59' The AS Roma bench stirs into life. Javier Pastore is withdrawn and Nicolo Zaniolo gets his opportunity.
  • 62' What a moment for Jan Kovarik! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 67' Patrik Hrosovsky is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AS Roma tonight.
  • 68' Cengiz Under has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
  • 71' The whistle greets Jan Kopic as he departs to be replaced by Milan Petrzela.
  • 72' A goal from the Czech Republic international Tomas Chory! He fires home on 72 to make it 2-1!
  • 75' The whistle greets Davide Santon as he departs to be replaced by Alessandro Florenzi.
  • 79' Controversy at the stadium! Justin Kluivert argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 80' Luca Pellegrini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven N'Zonzi at the 80 minute mark.
  • 82' A tactical swap from FC Viktoria Plzen — Tomas Horava on, Ales Cermak off on 82 minutes.
  • 87' FC Viktoria Plzen make a change. Tomas Chory trudges off to be replaced by Jakub Reznicek on 87 minutes.
  • 89' Luca Pellegrini catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Luca Pellegrini on 90 minutes earns him a Red card. AS Roma will be frustrated.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Viktoria Plzen players.

Lineups

FC Viktoria Plzen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pavel Vrba

AS Roma Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eusebio Di Francesco

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Edin Dzeko 3
Edin Dzeko 3
Cengiz Under 2
Justin Kluivert 1
Cengiz Under 1
Justin Kluivert 1
Jan Kovarik 1
Tomas Chory 1

Head to Head

2018-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 AS Roma 2018-10-02 AS Roma 5–0 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2018-04-07 FC Viktoria Plzeň 0–0 AS Roma 2017-08-05 AS Roma 0–2 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2017-03-14 AS Roma 0–2 FC Viktoria Plzeň

FC Viktoria Plzen Form

2018-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 AS Roma L 2018-11-27 PFC CSKA Moskva 1–2 FC Viktoria Plzeň W 2018-11-07 FC Viktoria Plzeň 0–5 Real Madrid CF W 2018-10-23 Real Madrid CF 2–1 FC Viktoria Plzeň L 2018-10-02 AS Roma 5–0 FC Viktoria Plzeň L 2018-09-19 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–2 PFC CSKA Moskva D

AS Roma Form

2018-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzeň 2–1 AS Roma L 2018-12-08 Cagliari Calcio 2–2 AS Roma D 2018-12-02 AS Roma 2–2 FC Internazionale Milano D 2018-11-27 AS Roma 0–2 Real Madrid CF L 2018-11-24 Udinese Calcio 1–0 AS Roma L 2018-11-11 AS Roma 4–1 UC Sampdoria W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38 FC Viktoria Plzen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 AS Roma xG
I would bet for: FC Viktoria Plzen or AS Roma 74% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Viktoria Plzen43% Draw26% AS Roma31%
Actual: FC Viktoria Plzen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

FC Viktoria Plzen or Draw
69%
Draw or AS Roma
57%
FC Viktoria Plzen or AS Roma
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Viktoria Plzen27% Draw47% AS Roma26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — FC Viktoria Plzen

Handicap FC Viktoria Plzen covers Push AS Roma covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Viktoria Plzen keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
AS Roma keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.