On Tuesday, November 4, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, Slavia Prague will host Arsenal in a clash that could already prove decisive for the European future of both teams. After the first three rounds of the UEFA Champions League, the English side leads the group with maximum points: another win would allow the Gunners to take a major step toward qualification for the Round of 16. Mikel Arteta’s team has started the season in excellent form, showing consistency and solidity that make them strong contenders not only in Europe but also in the Premier League, where they are dominating after the first ten matchdays. The situation is quite the opposite for Slavia Prague, still searching for their first victory in this European campaign and currently on 2 points after three matches. For the Czech champions, it’s a tough task: while Trpisovsky’s men continue to dominate domestically, a defeat against the Londoners would likely end their European dream.

Slavia Prague's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Slavia Prague are enjoying a good run of form, unbeaten in their last six matches, including a 2-0 league win over Ostrava in their most recent outing. In their last five matches, the Czech side have recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, scoring an average of 1.2 goals per game and conceding none, showcasing their strong defensive organization.

Their UEFA Champions League campaign, however, has been disappointing so far, with only 2 points earned from draws against Bodo/Glimt (2-2) and Atalanta (0-0), and a 3-0 defeat to Inter Milan. The Czech champions have averaged 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match in Europe.

Trpisovsky’s team should not be underestimated at home, having avoided defeat in 19 of their last 20 home matches in all competitions. Moreover, they have not conceded a single goal in their last three home games — though against teams of a much lower level than Arsenal.

Arsenal's Recent Form and Key Statistics

Arsenal are undoubtedly one of the most in-form teams in the world right now, coming off nine consecutive wins in all competitions. The Gunners, fresh from a 0-2 away win at Burnley, have shown excellent defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in their last seven matches.

After three matchdays in the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal have a perfect record with 9 points, having beaten Athletic Bilbao (0-2), Olympiacos (2-0), and Atletico Madrid (4-0). Arteta’s men have yet to concede a goal in this European campaign, while averaging 2.67 goals per game.

The Londoners are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions and have won their last five away games, averaging 1.8 goals scored per match and conceding just one in total. In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal have won five of their last six away matches.

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal Prediction by BetMines

Based on performances so far in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, BetMines predicts a comfortable Arsenal victory, with the Gunners having a 53% chance of securing their fourth consecutive win in the competition — effectively sealing qualification for the knockout stage.

Historically, Arsenal have the upper hand: in the four previous meetings between these two teams, the English side have never lost, earning 2 draws and 2 wins with an average of 2.3 goals scored and just 0.3 conceded per match. In three of those four encounters, Slavia Prague failed to score.

Given Arsenal’s defensive solidity over the past month, it’s likely that goalkeeper Raya could secure his eighth consecutive clean sheet. For this reason, BetMines tips both an Arsenal win (away win) and the option “at least one team fails to score,” with a 55% probability.

As for team news, Slavia Prague coach Trpisovsky must deal with several absences, including Schranz — who has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist this season — and central defenders Holes and Ogbu. On the other hand, Mikel Arteta will be without the suspended Zubimendi and the injured Martinelli, Odegaard, Madueke, Havertz, and Jesus.

Probable Lineups Slavia Prague vs Arsenal

SLAVIA PRAGUE (3-4-1-2): Markovic; Zima, Chaloupek, Vlceck; Moses, Oscar, Zafeiris, Mbodji; Provod; Chory, Chytil. Coach: Trpisovsky

ARSENAL (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard.
Coach: Arteta