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Verdict: Each groups rating
Finest odds: 71/100
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Slavia Prague has a mission not possible to finish for reaching the Champions League group stage after dropping the primary leg in France (2-0). Nevertheless, regardless of being backed by over 19000 followers, the hosts should be at their finest to attain such a miracle. The sport can be performed at Fortuna Area from Prague the place the French facet inflicted Slavia Prague’s one of many heaviest European defeats in fashionable occasions.
Slavia Prague
No matter being the dominant power domestically in latest occasions, Slavia Prague fell quick within the final three seasons. The previous Liga Fortuna Champions did not regain the title after ending runners-up to Viktoria Plzen and bitter rivals Sparta Prague. Though the earlier season’s finale was not beneficial for the faint of coronary heart, the hosts couldn’t cut back the 4-point they entered inside the championship playoff. Whereas Slavia Prague received probably the most factors within the playoff, metropolis rivals Sparta lifted the trophy.
Nevertheless, supervisor Jindrich Trpisovsky strengthened his squad through the summer time switch window with a number of gamers added. The superior high quality was evident within the pre-season video games following a powerful output with 4 wins and a draw, hammering Speedy Wien (3-0) and Zilina (5-1) earlier than the beginning of the brand new season.
Though The Stiched ought to open their Fortuna Liga title bid with a win, the Prague giants surprisingly have been compelled to accept a goalless stalemate at Slovacko. With the stress mounting early on Jindrich Trpisovsky, the skilled supervisor gave the very best response after establishing the upcoming essential Champions League double header with Royale Union, successful the subsequent two rounds domestically with out conceding.
Albeit the upcoming battle with the Belgian runner’s up was anticipated to be a good contest, the Crimson&Whites brushed away all doubts after successful each video games, house and away. But, key gamers within the house win in opposition to Teplice (2-1) didn’t return the specified end result as Slavia Prague had a actuality verify in France in opposition to Lille and was compelled to simply accept a 2-0 defeat.
Workforce Information
Jindrich Trpisovsky can’t depend on three skilled gamers. Centre-back Thomas Vlceck will miss the rest of the season after a knee surgical procedure. Skilled goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek suffered a shoulder damage that compelled him out till the top of the yr. Moreover, left-bach Ondrej Zmrzly rounds up Slavia Prague’s backline issues following a knock obtained through the pre-season friendlies.
Lille
Regardless of occupying second place for probably the most half within the final season, Lille was compelled to accept a 4th place end on the finish of the earlier Ligue 1 marketing campaign. Nonetheless, this efficiency granted guests entry to the Champions League qualifiers, a delayed construct on the unimaginable Ligue 1 title received again in 2021.
Nevertheless, The Mastiffs have been subjected to an enormous summer time overhaul after the top of an period that culminated with the departure of boss Paulo Fonseca to AC Milan. Nonetheless, the house owners made a wonderful transfer by bringing former Lyon supervisor, Bruno Genesio, answerable for the primary squad. The followers shortly accepted the previous Lyon boss as they adhered to his attacking fashion of soccer.
Though the summer time preparations have been beneath expectations and raised some issues in Lille’s camp, the beginning of the season forged all doubts away. The guests’ first two official video games have been an important of the season as Lille performed an intense doubleheader in opposition to Fenerbahce within the Champions League qualifiers.
But, Bruno Genesio confronted among the best managers within the final 20 years because the French emerged victorious in entrance of Jose Mourinho after his facet knocked out the Turkish giants Fenerbahce in a two-game tie that wanted further time. Though the sport was heading in the direction of a penalty shootout finale, a 118-minute decisive blow by Jonathan David settled the competition.
Returning to home duties following the Fenerbahce triumph, Lille defeated Reims (2-0) earlier than internet hosting Slavia Prague. Heading in the direction of the Czech Republic capital on a excessive after final seen defeating Angers at house (2-0), the French facet may attain the group stage following a two-year absence.
Team Information
Former World Cup winner Samuel Umitit is a long-term absentee following a February knee surgical procedure. Moreover, Bruno Genesio can’t depend on Nabil Bentaleb (coronary heart issues) and Angel Gomes (head damage), leaving the French coach with fewer midfield choices.
Key components to contemplate
- Earlier than dropping to Lille, Slavia Prague received the earlier six aggressive video games
- The hosts will profit from further days of relaxation after suspending their weekend recreation
- Lille received the final three aggressive video games with the identical rating (2-0)
- The guests knocked out Fenerbahce within the earlier spherical
Conclusion
Slavia Prague will line up an offensive formation trying to attain early, leaving empty areas that Lille can discover. With nothing to lose following the first-leg defeat, we count on an open recreation with many empty areas and alternatives for either side to seek out the again of the online.
Verdict: Each groups rating
Finest odds: 71/100
Bookmaker: ZetBet
