Cagey clash expected when Viktoria Plzen host Roma

Champions League Group G
BT Sport ESPN, 5.55pm Wednesday

Viktoria Plzen climbed into third place in Group G by winning 2-1 at CSKA Moscow last month but they need another three points to make sure of reaching the Europa League knockout stage.

Roma are assured of second place and are set to make wholesale changes but their indifference to the fixture has been reflected in the markets with the Czech hosts coming in for lots of support.

Even a side made up of Roma’s reserves should be competitive and Plzen’s attitude depends on events in Madrid, where CSKA face Real.

Barring CSKA taking the lead at the Bernabeu, the Czechs are likely to adopt a cautious approach and that could increase the chances of a tight, low-scoring affair.

A shortage goals increases the possibilities of a stalemate, which looks a value bet.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 13-5 general

Bet on this match at Soccerbase.com

Team news

Viktoria Plzen
Daniel Kolar (Achilles) and Michael Krmencik (knee) are out.

Roma
Edin Dzeko, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Stephan El Shaarawy (all thigh) and Daniele De Rossi (knee) are definite absentees.

Key stat
Roma have drawn three of their last five away games.

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