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Fenerbahce welcome Slavia Prague to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Tuesday evening for a UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter, with both sides seeking their first victory in the competition this season.
The Turkish side are looking to recover from a heavy defeat away to Aston Villa, while the visitors arrive in Istanbul hoping for their first set of points.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Fenerbahce vs. Slavia Prague key stats
- Fenerbahce have conceded seven goals in their first two UCL matches.
- Slavia Praha have conceded five goals across their opening two UCL games.
- Both teams have scored in all three past meetings between these sides.d
Fenerbahce vs. Slavia Prague preview: Can the hosts respond after their European humiliation?
Fenerbahce vs Slavia Prague — Tale of the Tape
| Fenerbahce | vs | Slavia Prague |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd (Super Lig) | Position | 1st (Czech First League) |
| 16 | Points | 27 |
| 22 | Goals For | 26 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 4th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 1st (A) |
Fenerbahce head into this fixture with a clear need to respond after their heavy defeat at Aston Villa, as the Turkish side were unable to contain Villa's attacking movement and conceded six times without scoring, a result that followed their 1-1 draw against Roma in their opening league-phase match.
With just one point from their first two European fixtures, the Yellow Canaries cannot afford another disappointing performance if they are to improve their position.
Their domestic form, however, provides a reason for optimism, having beaten Alanyaspor 3-0 in their most recent listed league match and have also recorded emphatic victories over Eyupspor and Caykur Rizespor in a four-game unbeaten run in the league.
Jayden Oosterwolde is expected to remain unavailable while recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, while Mert Muldur has also been listed with a knee problem.
Marco Asensio has returned to training after a muscle issue, although his availability remains uncertain, while Amara Diouf is also doubtful.
Slavia Praha, meanwhile, arrive in Istanbul with their own European difficulties to overcome, having lost 3-2 at home to Lens in their opening fixture despite taking the lead late in the game, before suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Sabah.
Those results have left the Czech side without a point in the league phase and needing a stronger performance against Fenerbahce.
Their domestic form has been more encouraging, with Slavia continuing to lead the Czech First League, seven points ahead of second place, though they played a goalless draw in their last league game against Hradec Kralove.
Slavia also have several reported injury concerns, with Igoh Ogbu recovering from an Achilles tendon problem, while Stepan Chaloupek has been associated with a muscle injury and David Jurasek with a thigh problem.
Lukas Provod and Ange Caumenan N'Guessan have also been listed as doubtful.
The previous meetings between these teams have been close, as Slavia won both legs of their 2022 Conference League knockout tie, but Fenerbahce gained some revenge with a 2-1 victory in Prague in the 2024-25 Europa League.
Fenerbahce vs. Slavia Prague form guide & betting tips
| Fenerbahce | vs | Slavia Prague |
|---|---|---|
WWWLW |
Form | WWWLD |
| 22 | Goals For | 8 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 4 |
DW |
UEFA Champions League | LL |
Whispers predicts: Fenerbahce 2-1 Slavia Prague
Fenerbahce are priced at around 1.65 (13/20) to win, making them favourites and they should live up to the billing seeing as Slavia Praha have not been convincing in Europe either.
Both teams to score is available at 1.67 (2/3) and looks an attractive alternative to backing the home win alone, as the hosts have the attacking resources to score more than once, while their recent European defensive performance gives Slavia a realistic chance of finding the net.
A 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce is the prediction and it is priced at 7.50 (13/2).
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: High
> Fenerbahce to win at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: High
> Both teams to score at 2/3 (1.67) | Likelihood: High
> Correct score: Fenerbahce 2-1 Slavia Praha at 13/2 (7.50) | Likelihood: Low