Viktoria Plzen vs Inter Milan Preview: Probable Lineups, Prediction, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats
Viktoria Plzen vs. Inter Milan is a pre-match preview.
Viktoria Plzen take on Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. Inter have lost three of their last five games and lost their opening game to Bayern Munich. Plen lost to Barcelona in their first game. The Czech side are looking to play in front of home crowd and make up for the loss to Barca. The Hard Tackle looks at how both sides could line up on the night and what tactics they might employ. They also discuss the group of death.
Viktoria Plzen have never faced Inter Milan in their history but they beat AS Roma in the final group game of the 2018-19 Champions League campaign. Michal Bilek is likely to deploy his side in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jindrick Stanek will start in goal behind the back four of Libor Holik, Lukas Hejda, Ludek Pernica and Vaclav Jemelka. Luka Kalvach and Pavel Bucha will act as the double pivot. Jan Kopic, Jan Sykora and Jhon Mosquera will be the attacking midfielders. Tomas Chory will lead the line. Stefan De Vrij is not the fastest player and could find his hand full against the Plen duo.
Viktoria Plzen vs. Inter Milan is a friendly match.
Simone Inzaghi's team is without star striker Romelu Lukaku. Inter Milan have lost their aura of invincibility this season. Inzadi's side will play with three at the back again. Andre Onana will start in goal ahead of Samir Handanovic. Marcelo Brozovic will be the central midfielder. Denzel Dumfries will return to the right wing-back position. Edin Dzeko will partner Lautaro Martinez upfront.
Inter Milan have travelled to The Czech Republic just once before in the UEFA Champions League. Viktoria Plzen have won their last eight home games and have scored at least two goals in each of them. They have lost just one of their 19 home matches in Europe, a 5-0 defeat to Real Madrid in 2018.
Inter Milan have travelled to The Czech Republic just once before in the UEFA Champions League. This was during their 3-1 win over Slavia Prague in 2018-19 group stage. Viktoria Plzen have won their last eight home games and have scored at least two goals in each of them. They have lost just one of their 19 home matches in Europe, a 5-0 defeat to Real Madrid in 2014.
Marcelo Brozovic scored an 89th-minute winner against Torino at the weekend. Marcelo has been a key part of Simone Inzaghi's game plan this season. Inter Milan will hope Marcelos continues his purple patch against Viktoria Plzen.
Viktoria Plzen host Inter Milan in a European Champions League group stage match. Inter have a poor recent form, but have quality in depth.
