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Slavia Prague and Fenerbahce are back in action in the UEFA Europa League when they lock horns at the Eden Arena on Wednesday. The two sides met in the knockouts of the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2017, with Slavia winning both home and away.
The hosts turned in a standout attacking display last weekend, cruising to a 4-0 victory over SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice at the Fotbalovy stadion Strelecky ostrov. Jindřnch Trpisovsky’s men have gone unbeaten in 15 league matches, picking up 13 wins to sit eight points clear at the top.
While Slavia are flying high at home, they have struggled in the Europa League, where they have managed one win in their opening four matches.
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Fenerbahce, meanwhile, picked up one of their biggest wins this season, storming to a 6-2 victory over Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig last weekend. Jose Mourinho’s men have won three games on the spin, scoring 12 goals and conceding three since a 2-1 loss to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League this month.
Fenerbahce have five points from four Europa League games to sit 21st in the points table, one point and two places above Slavia.
Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the third meeting between Slavia and Fenerbahce, with ths hosts winning both.
- Fenerbahce have won all but one of their last six matches across competitions, with a 3-1 defeat to Alkmaar a fortnight ago being the exception.
- Slavia are unbeaten in 11 home games this season, winning 10.
- Fenerbahce have lost one of their last nine away matches across competitions, claiming five wins.
Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Prediction
While Slavia have made their home a fortress this season, they will need to show their mettle against a superior Fenerbahce side. The Czech outfit are the slight favourites, but expect Mourinho's men to hold out for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Slavia 2-2 Fenerbahce
Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in Fenerbahce’s last five matches across competitions.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Fenerbahce’s last five outings.)
