Arsenal will continue their Champions League campaign this week, when they travel to Czechia to take on Slavia Prague.
The Gunners are now considered the favourites to win the tournament with several top bookmakers, and considering their recent form, it's difficult to argue that there is a better team in Europe right now.
Slavia Prague have an almighty task on their hands, but could their passionate support help them?
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Slavia Prague vs Arsenal prediction.
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Slavia Prague vs Arsenal prediction: More of the same for Arsenal
Key Stats
- Arsenal have won all three of their Champions League games so far without conceding a goal.
- Arsenal have conceded just one shot on target across their last four matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in six out of Arsenal's last seven matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Slavia Prague 0-2 Arsenal
Two-nil to the Arsenal is fastly becoming the new one-nil to the Arsenal. The Gunners have won by this scoreline in five of their last nine matches in all competitions and in two of their three Champions League matches this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal are big favourites
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Slavia Prague vs Arsenal odds are exactly where you'd expect them to be. Ladbrokes have given Arsenal a 77.8% chance of winning the match, while Slavia Prague have been given just a 10% chance of overcoming the Gunners.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Arsenal
Slavia Prague and Arsenal have only ever met on four previous occasions. Across those four matches, Arsenal have won two and drawn two, making them unbeaten in all matches against the Czech giants.
Slavia Prague preview: Poor prep
Jindrich Trpisovsky is facing something of an injury crisis ahead of this one, which is far from ideal when you're preparing to take on the tournament favourites. The Czech side will be without Ivan Schranz, Igoh Ogbu, Tomas Holes, Filip Horsky, Petr Sevcik, Dominik Javorcek and their captain, Jan Boril, on Tuesday night.
Predicted lineup: Markovic (GK), Zima, Chaloupek, Vlceck, Oscar, Moses, Zafeiris, Mbodji, Provod, Chory, Chytil
Last five results
- Slavia Prague 2-0 Ostrava
- Zlin 0-4 Slavia Prague
- Sigma Otomouc 0-0 Slavia Prague
- Atalanta 0-0 Slavia Prague
- Slavia Prague 0-0 Zlin
Arsenal preview: Two to add to the injury list
Arsenal's win over Burnley at the weekend came at the expense of two players. Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi both went off injured in the second half, and neither player will be risked here. Other injury absentees include Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK), White, Gabriel, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Norgaard, Rice, Eze, Saka, Merino, Trossard
Last five results
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
- Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
- Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid
- Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
Player to watch: Bukayo Saka
Although Arsenal have been utterly dominant in every match they have played in so far this season, there are some growing concerns around the form of Bukayo Saka. The England winger hasn't been his usual dazzling self on the right-hand side but perhaps all he needs is a goal or two to regain some confidence.