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

UEFA Champions League · 2018-19
Wed 12 Dec 2018 · 17:55 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

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

Recent Form

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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec FC Viktoria Plzen 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' FC Viktoria Plzeň have kicked off against AS Roma. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' AS Roma started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Viktoria Plzeň and AS Roma are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Viktoria Plzeň in their trying to find a way past AS Roma's compact .
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aleksandar Kolarov suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for David Limbersky.
  • 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
  • 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 37' Kostas Manolas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Viktoria Plzeň tonight.
  • 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 47' Ales Hruska, a Czech Republic , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Viktoria Plzeň needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FC Viktoria Plzeň winning 100% of all matches.
  • 59' Time for substitution for AS Roma. Javier Pastore is replaced by Nicolo Zaniolo.
  • 62' Magnificent from Jan Kovarik! That is 1 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 67' FC Viktoria Plzeň looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 68' The deadlock is broken! Cengiz Under gets on the scoresheet on 68 minutes.
  • 71' FC Viktoria Plzen ring the changes. Jan Kopic has done his job and it is now time for Milan Petrzela to step up.
  • 72' Tomas Chory doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Florenzi. He replaces Davide Santon on 75 minute.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Justin Kluivert. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' Fresh legs for AS Roma! Luca Pellegrini comes on to replace Steven N'Zonzi.
  • 82' FC Viktoria Plzen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomas Horava is hanging Ales Cermak on the field on 82 minute.
  • 87' Jakub Reznicek is replacing Tomas Chory for the FC Viktoria Plzen side.
  • 89' Luca Pellegrini was booked on 89.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Pellegrini argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • The points are shared — FC Viktoria Plzeň 2-1 AS Roma. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

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.