Ace Football previews the Europa League round 2 match between Slavia Prague and FC Sheriff and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Despite the advantage of playing at home, Slavia Prague will still feel the need to dig deep when taking on FC Sheriff for a Group G match of the new Europa League campaign this coming Thursday.
Team form: Slavia Prague vs FC Sheriff
Slavia Prague Form
Aiming to remain unbeaten, Slavia Prague managed to beat Servette FC 0-2, before drawing 1-1 with Sparta Prag. Most recently, they had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Teplice. Slavia Prague claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Europa League. They also drew three and lost one, scored eight goals and conceded seven.
FC Sheriff Form
In their last three European matches, FC Sheriff drew 1-1 with KÍ Klaksvík, won 2-1 against KÍ Klaksvík, and lost 1-2 against Roma. FC Sheriff managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Europa League. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring nine times and letting in six.
Betting stats and facts for Slavia Prague and FC Sheriff
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Slavia Prague and FC Sheriff. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Sl. Prag have not lost the last 23 home matches in a row
- Sl. Prag have scored in 46 of the last 47 matches
- Sl. Prag have scored in 43 of the last 44 home matches
- Sl. Prag have won 18 of the last 20 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Sl. Prag have won 21 of the last 23 home matches
- FC Sheriff have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches
- FC Sheriff have scored in 13 of the last 15 away matches
- In the last 3 matches in a row FC Sheriff played, both teams scored
- FC Sheriff have not lost 8 of the last 10 matches
- In the last 3 FC Sheriff matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players to watch: Slavia Prague vs FC Sheriff
It is yet unclear which players will be the top scorers for Slavia Prague and FC Sheriff in this Europa League season. Nevertheless, several potential goalscorers have been identified for their upcoming match.
Betting markets: Sl. Prag vs FC Sheriff
Full-time result
Slavia Prague are undefeated in the previous 10 matches at Fortuna Arena, winning nine along the way while drawing one. FC Sheriff won four of their previous 10 games away from home across all tournaments, in which they drew three and lost three. Slavia Prague are on an amazing streak of now 24 games at home in a row without defeat.
Both teams to score
Of the previous 10 outings, FC Sheriff scored the opening goal six times, whereas Slavia Prague were first on target in seven of their last 10 games.
Total goals
In the past ten matches for Slavia Prague across all competitions, over 2.5 goals happened in two times with an average of 1.6 goals scored by themselves. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for FC Sheriff, who managed to score 2.3 times in those matches.
Suggested bet: Slavia Prague vs FC Sheriff
In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Slavia Prague and FC Sheriff. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.