Match Information
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Match Overview
Slavia Praha host Arsenal at Sinobo Stadium on November 4 in League Stage Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League, a point in the campaign where the standings begin to take shape. The contrast in positions is stark: Slavia Praha sit 32nd in the league phase table, while Arsenal occupy 9th, giving the visitors a clear edge in the early race for a top-eight finish.
The most telling factor is the contrast in how each side arrives. Both teams drew their most recent Champions League matches on October 20 and October 21 respectively, Slavia Praha 2-2 at Fenerbahçe and Arsenal 2-2 at Bayern München. Since then, Arsenal have won two Premier League matches, including a 1-0 victory at Liverpool on November 1, and drew 1-1 at Fleetwood Town in the League Cup on October 27. Slavia Praha, meanwhile, have won both of their matches since their European draw: a 4-0 cup victory over Zbrojovka Brno on October 27 and a 5-0 win at FK Jablonec on October 31, though they also drew 1-1 with Mlada Boleslav on October 24. That Jablonec result offers a notable momentum boost for the hosts, with nine goals scored across their last two outings.
Head-to-head history also leans toward the visitors. Arsenal have won two of the three recorded meetings, 4-0 in their April 15, 2021 encounter in Prague and 3-0 on November 4, 2025, with the first leg of the 2021 tie ending 1-1 on April 8. Slavia Praha have yet to beat Arsenal in these meetings.
Neither side has reported any injuries, so both managers, J. Trpišovský and Mikel Arteta, have full squads to select from. Arsenal's travel from a recent Premier League match on November 1 means a quick turnaround, while Slavia Praha's last outing came on October 31. Slavia Praha will look to translate domestic goal-scoring form into a first win over Arsenal, while Arsenal aim to consolidate their top-ten standing.
Predicted Lineups
Slavia Praha
Domchak; Holeš, Zima, N'Guessan; Vlček, Moses, Sadílek, Kubiak; Ayaosi, Suleiman; Nowak
Arsenal
Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Calafiori; Rice, Bruno Guimarães; Madueke, Ødegaard, Tzolis; Havertz
Team Form Analysis
Slavia Praha
League Position: 32Slavia Praha Form Analysis
Slavia Praha's recent form shows a team scoring freely at home and away in domestic competition while remaining resilient in Europe. Of their last five matches across all competitions, they have won two, drawn three and lost none. The most recent result was a 5-0 away win at FK Jablonec in the Czech Liga on October 31, preceded by a 4-0 home win over Zbrojovka Brno in the Cup Round of 16 on October 27.
Attacking output has been the clear strength of the past week, with nine goals scored across those two matches. However, the league record is mixed: draws against Mlada Boleslav (1-1 on October 24) and Hradec Králové (0-0 on October 17) show that Slavia Praha have not always converted possession and chances into points against domestic opposition.
Defensively, the record is encouraging. They conceded no goals in four of their last five matches, with the exception being the 2-2 Champions League draw at Fenerbahçe on October 20 in League Stage Matchday 3. That result against Turkish opposition offers the most relevant benchmark for the level they will face on Wednesday, as it was their most recent European fixture. The step up in quality from domestic opponents to Arsenal will test whether that defensive solidity holds.
Arsenal
League Position: 9Arsenal Form Analysis
Arsenal arrive in strong form, having won three of their last five matches and drawn the other two, with no defeats. Their Premier League record in this period is perfect: a 1-0 away win at Liverpool on November 1, a 2-0 home win over Everton on October 24, and a 1-0 away win at Nottingham Forest on October 18.
Two of those three league wins were by a single goal, and all three were clean sheets, suggesting a side that is difficult to break down. Across the five matches, Arsenal conceded only three goals, two in the 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern München on October 21 and one in the 1-1 League Cup draw at Fleetwood Town on October 27.
Attacking output has been steady rather than prolific in the league, with five goals across the three Premier League matches. The Bayern draw on October 21 demonstrated their ability to score against elite European opposition away from home. The quality of recent opponents has been high, including a trip to Liverpool and a visit to Bayern München. Arsenal also face a quick turnaround after their November 1 fixture, so squad rotation and recovery may be a factor in this midweek European match.
Head-to-Head
Slavia Praha
Arsenal
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Slavia Praha | 0 - 3 | Arsenal |
| 2021-04-15 | Slavia Praha | 0 - 4 | Arsenal |
| 2021-04-08 | Arsenal | 1 - 1 | Slavia Praha |
Memorable Matches
The most recent meeting between these sides came on November 4, 2025, when Arsenal won 3-0 in Prague, a result that makes this fixture a repeat of the same date and venue one year later. That match stands as the freshest reference point for both squads.
The previous encounters came in the 2021 Europa League quarter-final. In the first leg on April 8, 2021, Slavia Praha and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw. Arsenal then won the return leg on April 15, 2021 by a commanding 4-0 scoreline in Prague, a result that underlined the gulf between the sides over that tie.
Across the three recorded meetings, Arsenal have won two and drawn one, scoring eight goals and conceding one. Slavia Praha have never beaten Arsenal in these fixtures, giving the hosts a clear historical challen
Injury Concerns
Slavia Praha
Arsenal
