UEFA Champions League soccer will continue on Tuesday with Matchday 4 of the group stage, featuring Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal.
Our best best for this Champions League clash is Arsenal -1.5 on the Asian Handicap.
Slavia Prague vs. Arsenal best bet
Arsenal -1.5 Asian Handicap
Since the 1-0 loss to Liverpool, Arsenal hasn’t lost in 11 games across all competitions. The Gunners are currently on an eight-game winning streak and look set to win a major trophy this season. In our Slavia Prague vs Arsenal prediction, we side with the English to extend their unbeaten run.
The main reason behind Mikel Arteta’s success this season is the impeccable defense. Arsenal and Inter are the only two teams not to have conceded a goal in the Champions League this season.
The metrics underscore Arsenal’s defensive strength. With an expected goals against (xGA) of just 1.51, only Bayern Munich boasts a lower figure. Furthermore, Arsenal has faced the fewest shots on target across Europe, tied with Manchester City for first place, having conceded just six.
Despite playing at the Fortuna Arena, Arsenal is unlikely to struggle here. The Gunners recently left Atletico Madrid with just 0.67 xG (expected goals) and a single shot on target. With this in mind, Slavia is unlikely to manage what even the Colchoneros failed to do.
Arsenal’s attack has been equally impressive, netting eight goals in just three matches. Viktor Gyokeres is beginning to hit his stride, as he aims to capitalize on this mismatched game to demonstrate his worth.
He has already scored twice against Atletico and provided an assist against Olympiacos. The European stage seems to suit him well, making the Swedish forward a key target from crosses.
Regardless of who steps up in this game, Arsenal should be able to cover the set handicap. A two-goal margin is required to cover the spread, something Arsenal has done in all three UCL games this season.
Slavia Prague, buoyed by a magnificent performance from goalkeeper Jakub Markovič against Atalanta, will be looking to defy the odds once again.
Arsenal, on the other hand, arrives in Prague in commanding form, having extended its run in the league phase to seven consecutive victories.
A 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, helped by Gabriel’s header and Viktor Gyökeres’ brace, has consolidated the Gunners’ reputation as potential winners of the competition.
The club from North London has never lost in its 10 matches against Czech teams and is expected to continue its flawless European campaign.
Although Slavia has scored in 26 of its last 27 home European games, the latest Slavia Prague vs Arsenal odds suggest a 79% chance of an away victory.