The Matchday 4 clash in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Slavia Prague (Czech Republic) and Arsenal (England) will take place on November 4 at Eden Arena. Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Slavia Prague
The Czech club is yet to secure a victory in the group stage of the tournament and currently holds the 28th position. They started with a home draw against Bodo/Glimt (2-2) and then played two away games in Italy. First, they suffered a heavy defeat to Inter (3-0), followed by a goalless draw with Atalanta. The last time Prague failed to score in two consecutive Champions League matches was in August 2017.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 games in this European competition (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Slavia has not been defeated in five consecutive home matches in the Champions League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Three or more goals have been scored in 5 of Slavia's last 7 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Slavia Prague (4-4-2)
Jakub Markovic – Youssoufa Mboji, Stepan Chaloupek, David Zima, Tomas Vlcek – Lukas Provod, Oscar Dorley, Christos Zafeiris, David Moses – Tomas Chory, Vasil Kusej.
Injured and unavailable: defenders Dominik Javorcek, Jan Boril, and Tomas Holes, forward Ivan Schranz.
Arsenal
After three rounds in the Champions League group stage, five teams remain unbeaten, including the Gunners, who have yet to concede a goal. Besides them, only Inter remains with a clean sheet. The English side managed a 2-0 victory away at Athletic, followed by comfortable home wins against Olympiacos (2-0) and Atletico (4-0).
- The Londoners have won 10 of their last 13 Champions League games (1 draw, 2 losses).
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in 6 of Arsenal's last 7 matches in this European competition.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the Gunners' last 6 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Miles Lewis-Skelly – Christian Norgaard, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze – Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka.
Injured: forwards Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus, as well as midfielder Martin Odegaard. Midfielder Martin Zubimendi is out due to yellow card accumulation.
Referee
Aliyar Aghayev (Azerbaijan)
Matches – 11 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 42;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 27%.
Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal: Match Prediction
The Czechs are very strong at home and can pose a challenge to any opponent in the Champions League. However, Slavia's good home record in this tournament is mainly due to their performances in the qualifying rounds. The last time they played in the main stage of this European competition, they lost all three group stage matches. I believe it will be difficult for Slavia to even earn a draw this time.
The English side has an excellent defense, having not conceded in all three matches of the current Champions League group stage. In addition, Arsenal has kept a clean sheet in seven consecutive official matches. The Gunners' winning streak at the official level now stands at nine consecutive games. I believe the visitors are capable of extending their clean sheet streak.
My prediction: Slavia Prague Individual Total Under 0.5
