Verdict: Arsenal win to nil
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday evening, Arsenal will travel to the Fortuna Arena when they meet Slavia Prague.
Slavia Prague
As for the visitors, while Slavia Prague might have secured back-to-back domestic victories over the past week, Jindrich Trpisovsky’s men have struggled to find any real stability over the past six weeks. Only winning a pair of their previous seven appearances across all competitions, the Czech giants are also still waiting to put a maiden Champions League victory on the board. However, despite facing what is a monumental challenge at the Fortuna Arena here, Slavia should take plenty of solace from their rugged success at the back. Last seen in European action playing out a gritty 0-0 stalemate away at Italian outfit Atalanta, Tuesday’s hosts have recorded a clean sheet in all of their last seven straight outings. In fact, Trpisovsky’s camp have not shipped a single strike in almost 500 minutes of action.
Slavia Prague Team News
Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list on either side of October’s international break, Slavia Prague will once again be without the likes of David Doudera, Tomas Holes, Dominik Javorcek and Slovakian international Ivan Schranz here.
While former Plzen marksman Tomas Chory might have failed to find the net in any of his previous eight appearances for club and country, the 30-year-old should keep his spot leading the line. Completing a permanent switch from Torino last year, David Zima will start at the heart of Trpisovsky will start at the heart of Slavia’s defence.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, although Arsenal might have signed off the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles, the Gunners are almost universally regarded as the Premier League’s standout title contender this time around. Last seen over the weekend securing a routine 2-0 victory away at Burnley, Mikel Arteta’s men have won all of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. With the mood around north London at a red-hot high, the Gunners have also gained a real reputation for their defensive steel. Along with conceding just a single strike from open play so far this season, Arsenal have also recorded a clean sheet in all of their last seven straight outings. With their sights set on mounting a genuine Champions League charge this season, Arteta’s side will be looking to make another statement here.
Arsenal Team News
All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Arsenal will travel to the Czech Republic without the quartet of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and skipper Martin Odegaard. However, despite missing out against Burnley over the weekend, Gabriel Martinelli could return to Arteta’s travelling squad.
England international Myles Lewis-Skelly could be handed a full recall at left-back and replace Ricardo Calafiori. Despite making a speedy return on Saturday afternoon and partnering Gabriel Magalhaes at Turf Moor, defensive talisman William Saliba could be handed a rest here.
Slavia Prague vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal last travelled to Slavia Prague back in April 2021, the Gunners collected a 4-0 Europa League victory at the Fortuna Arena.
- Arsenal have won all of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions.
- The Gunners have shipped just a single strike from open play so far this season.
- Arsenal have won all of their first three Champions League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-0.
- Slavia Prague have recorded a clean sheet in all of their last five appearances across all competitions.
Conclusion
Embarking on what has been a sensational purple patch, Arsenal will be looking to make another statement here. Winning all of their first three Champions League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-0, Arteta’s men are dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine European charge this season. Landing a 4-0 romp when they last travelled to Slavia Prague back in April 2021, Arsenal are rightfully installed as a standout contender at the Fortuna Arena. Two camps who have gained a reputation for their defensive steel, don’t be surprised to see chances come at a premium.
Verdict: Arsenal win to nil
Best Odds: 21/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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