Match Overview
As Arsenal gears up for a Champions League match against Slavia Prague, the team faces significant challenges with multiple key players sidelined due to injuries. Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to navigate these obstacles with strategy as they aim for victory.
Injury Woes
Injuries have plagued Arsenal’s attack, with Viktor Gyokeres leaving the previous match against Burnley due to a muscle injury. This leaves Arsenal without five senior attackers. Key players like Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Martin Odegaard are not set to return until after the international break, while Gabriel Jesus is out indefinitely. The availability of players like Gabriel Martinelli and Gyokeres remains uncertain.
Dependence on Key Players
In the face of such adversity, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will need to carry much of the scoring load, possibly with Mikel Merino leading as a striker. They can also count on set-piece specialists like Saka and Declan Rice, potentially targeting Gabriel Magalhaes for aerial threats in the box.
Match Dynamics
Despite the challenges, Arsenal meets a Slavia Prague team struggling in the Champions League, with a record that includes no wins so far and an unflattering goal-prophecy metric. Arsenal’s comprehensive play has been key this season, even if they haven’t wowed in every match.
Viewing Information
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4
- Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Fortuna Arena, Prague
- Watch Live: Paramount+
- Odds: Slavia Prague +1000; Draw +400; Arsenal -400
Potential Lineups
Slavia Prague
- Jakub Markovic; Tomas Vlcek, David Zima, Stepan Chaloupek; David Moses, Christos Zafeiris, Oscar Dorley, David Doudera; Lukas Provod, Tomas Chory, Vasil Kusej
Arsenal
- David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard
Predictions
Given the current state of both teams, it appears Arsenal should manage a solid performance with a predicted final score of Slavia Prague 0, Arsenal 2.
