Match Overview

The Matchday 4 fixture of the 2025/26 group stage between Slavia Prague (Czech Republic) and Arsenal (England) will take place on November 4 at Eden Arena. Here’s our prediction, betting tips, odds, and statistics for Slavia Prague vs Arsenal.

Slavia Prague

Team Form and Performance

The Czech club has yet to secure a win in the tournament’s group stage, currently sitting in 28th place. They started with a 2-2 draw at home against Bodø/Glimt, followed by two away matches in Italy. First, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Inter, then played to a goalless draw with Atalanta. This marks the first time since August 2017 that Slavia Prague has failed to score in two consecutive Champions League matches.

Key Statistics for Slavia Prague

• The team has lost only 2 of their last 8 matches in this European competition (4 wins and 2 draws).
• Slavia has been undefeated in their last five home Champions League matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
• Three or more goals were scored in 5 of the Czech side’s last 7 home matches in this tournament.

Slavia Prague: Estimated Lineup (4-4-2)

Probable Starting XI

Jakub Markovic – Youssoufou Mbodji, Jan Boril, David Zima, Tomas Vlcek – Lukas Provod, Oscar Dorley, Christos Zafeiris, David Moses – Tomas Chory, Vasil Kusej.

Injuries and Suspensions

Midfielders Petr Sevcik and David Doudera, defenders Dominik Javorcek and Tomas Holes, and forward Ivan Schranz are out due to injuries.

Arsenal

Team Form and Performance

After three matchdays in the Champions League group stage, five teams remain with a perfect record. Arsenal is among them, notably having not conceded a single goal. Only Inter shares this impressive defensive record. The English side defeated Athletic Club 2-0 away, then easily handled Olympiacos 2-0 at home, and followed up with a dominant 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Key Statistics for Arsenal

• The Londoners have won 10 of their last 13 Champions League matches (1 draw and 2 losses).
• A maximum of three goals were 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.

Arsenal: Estimated Lineup (4-3-3)

Probable Starting XI

David Raya – Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly – Kristoffer Ajer, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze – Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka.

Injuries and Suspensions

Forwards Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus, along with midfielder Martin Odegaard, are injured. Midfielder Martin Zubimendi is out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Referee

Match Official Details

Aliyar Aghayev (Azerbaijan)

Referee Statistics (2024/25–2025/26 International Matches)

Matches – 11;

Yellow Cards (incl. second yellow) – 42;

Average Yellow Cards per Match – 3.8;

Red Cards – 2;

Average Fouls per Match – 25;

Penalties Awarded – 27%.

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal Match Prediction

Expert Analysis: Slavia Prague’s Home Form

The Czechs are very strong on their home turf and can certainly cause problems for any opponent in the Champions League. However, Slavia’s good home record in this tournament is primarily due to achievements in the qualifying rounds. The last time the club played in the main stage of this European competition, they lost all three group stage matches. I believe Slavia will struggle to even secure a draw this time.

Expert Analysis: Arsenal’s Defensive Strength

The English side boasts an excellent defense, which has not conceded in all three matches of the current Champions League group stage. Furthermore, Arsenal has kept a clean sheet in 7 consecutive official matches. Their winning streak at an official level now stands at nine consecutive matches. I believe the visitors are quite capable of extending their clean sheet run.

My Betting Tip

My prediction – “Slavia Prague Individual Total Under 0.5” at odds of 1.73

Author Information

Oleksandr Oleksenko