Arsenal’s all-season campaign lies in hanging for the second leg when they take on Slavia Prague this week. The match schedules for Thursday at Sinobo Stadium with a kickoff at 10 pm.
The Gunners blew off a 1-0 home win in the first leg when a last-minute winner gave Slavia Prague an important away goal for the second leg. Thomas Hole was the man of the moment in a heated contested clash.
Arsenal fans worldwide felt their life flash in front of their eyes when Arsenal again blew away a goal to share the spoils in the dying minutes of the game. The game primarily described the Gunners’ inconsistent season so far.
However, Arteta made up with an impressive 3-0 win over Sheffield United during the weekend. The win ended a four winless run in the Premier League. Unfortunately, a win in the Premier League is no consolation, given the side failed to qualify for any European slot. Gunners hope of a 25th consecutive season on the continental stage hangs in the balance.
Jindrich Trpisovsky’s men were all smiles after salvaging their game at the last minute. The side is currently on a 23-unbeaten streak across all competitions and is yet to lose at home in the entire campaign. It is an impressive run with 11 wins and two draws in their last 13 matches at home.
Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with Slavia Prague taking home no-win while Arsenal picking one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Slavia Prague 2-0 Sparta Praha
Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Prague
FC Zbrojovka Brno 0-0 Slavia Praha
Slavia Praha 4-0 Slezsky FC Opava
Away
Sheffield United 0-3 Arsenal
Arsenal 1-1 Slavia Praha
Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool
West Ham 3-3 Arsenal
Slavia Prague Team News
Defender Ondrej Kudela has now received a ten-match ban by UEFA after being found guilty of a racist offense against Glen Kamara. The Czech giants have one defender fit with David Hovorka out with a knee injury and Simon Deli’s positive coronavirus test.
Arsenal Team News
Aubameyang missed out weekend’s cash due to the flu but is fully fit to start this weekend. Martinelli shrugged off any injury woes and remains available for selection this Thursday. Granit Xhaka partners with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park while Cedric Soares stepping into the left-back position.
Prediction and Odds
We cannot throw away the impressive home record for hosts, but visitors need a win.
Arsenal Win
Goals Under 3.5
Aubemayang to Score
