Strange in the nest, Slavia Prague host Chelsea this Thursday, April 10, in a match that is part of the schedule of the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Europa League in its 2018/2019 version. The meeting will be based on the Sinobo stadium in Prague. The ball must start to roll at 16h (BrasÃlia time).
The draw for the definition of the quarterfinals also established the way to the decision. Whoever surpasses this stage will find in the next phase the winner of the confrontation Eintracht Frankfurt.
The definition of the winner is made in the same way as in the previous matches. Whoever scores the most points after the two starts survives in the title fight. In case of equality, the goal balance is the first tiebreaker. If necessary, the number of hits logged in as a visitor can also be used to determine who wins. If even that does not resolve the situation, a 30-minute extension will be held after the second game where the goal away from home also carries greater weight. If the extra time is 0-0, the setting will be made through penalty kicks.
Slavia Prague
With representatives from the leagues of England, Italy, Portugal, Germany and Spain, Slavia Prague is the only club to have a place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, which is not part of the main competitions of the Old Continent.However, he arrives accredited by a good campaign in the national tournaments. On Saturday, April 6, won the classic of the capital of the Czech Republic against the Dukla Prague. As a visitor, he thrashed by 5 to 1 in a game that was part of the schedule of the twenty-seventh round of Liga 1, the Czech Championship.
He reached the mark of 68 points (22 wins, two draws and three losses).It has seven points ahead in the comparison with Plzen, placed second. It is guaranteed in the second phase, which brings together the six best teams after 30 days of the initial stage. The hexagonal, which is played in a round-trip system, “carries” the results of the teams’ games in the initial stage.In the Czech Republic Cup, Slavia Prague thrashed Karvina 2-0 at home on 2 April to secure their place in the semifinals. Sparta Prague will take part in the decision on 24 April. The other semi-final will have Ostrava and Bohemians. The team has been undefeated for ten games (seven wins and three draws).For Thursday’s duel, midfielder Tomas Soucek is out of action. It has to comply suspension by the accumulation of yellow cards.
Chelsea
The blues had two days less in preparation for Thursday’s meeting. They were ordered to close on Monday, April 8, the thirty-third round of the English Championship. At Stamford Bridge, they defeated West Ham 2-0.He placed a balance of two positions on the Premier League leaderboard. With 66 points (20 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses), he climbed to third place within the qualifying zone for the 2019/2020 version of the Champions League.The left-back Marcos Alonso, with thigh injury, was not related to the match. It follows, in this way, as a doubt also for the confrontation of this Thursday.
1. Latest info before playing betting tips Slavia Praga vs Chelsea.
Slavia Prague
He passed the group stage of the second place, with Zenit St Petersburg, Bordeaux and FC Copenhagen.
In the 16th he eliminated Genk, the Belgian leader, and in quarters passed Sevilla, after two spectacular hoods, 2-2 in both the tour and the return.
And in the domestic championship he has excellent evolutions, he is a leader with a 7 point margin against Viktoria Plzen, the best attack and the best defense.
Miroslav Stoch, Husbauer and Soucek are the main scorers, the 3 teams having a total of 30 goals in the domestic championship.
They will miss Tomas Soucek, suspended for the cumulus of yellow cards.
In the center of defensive we find Michael Ngadeu, dubbed “Misu de Camerun” when he played for FC Botosani.
Chelsea
Undoubtedly, he is the favorite in semi-finals and one of the favorites to win the trophy (along with Arsenal).
In the Premier League he is fighting Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United for a place between the top 4, so by winning the Europa League trophy he can secure a seat in the UCL for the next season.
So far he had a perfect lead in the elimination phase of EL, wins both Malmo and Dynamo Kiev.
It crosses a very good shape with 8 wins in the last 10 matches in all competitions.
Maurizio Sarri will not be able to count on Van Ginkel, injured, while Marcos Alonso and Ethan Ampadu are uncertain.
At this moment the “cormorants” program is extremely loaded. He played in the Premier League on Monday, is playing in Prague today and will play in Liverpool on Sunday.
In the last match, Giroud, Pedro, Willian, Kovacic, Christensen, Zappacosta and Barckley are on the bench, and it is expected that the 7 will be on the pitch in this match, according to whoscored.com.
2. Slavia Praga vs Chelsea probable teams.
Slavia Praga (4-4-2): Kolar – Kudela, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Deli – Coufal, Traore, Husbauer, Kral, Boril – Stoch, Skoda.
Chelsea (4-4-2): Arrizabalaga – Zappacosta, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso (Emerson) – Kante, Kovacic, Barckley – Pedro, Giroud, Willian.
3. Information about the latest direct meetings!
Slavia Prague and Chelsea meet for the first time in a European competition!
Football Prediction of the Day Slavia Prague vs Chelsea
Slavia Prague managed a surprising result by knocking out Sevilla, the top-flight champion of the Europa League, in the round of 16. However, there are still some steps below in the technical comparison with the other classified. Thus, Chelsea’s prognosis for success, even if they are away from home, is the best option for Thursday’s fixture in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final.
Bet Tips: Chelsea
Odds: 1.70
Slavia Prague starts from the start with the second chance in this double hand, and for a miraculous qualifier it has to be self-defeating in the Prague match and defeat Chelsea.
Real chances are at least to score because Chelsea will not play with the best 11, leaving Eden Hazard, Higuain, Jorginho or David Luiz on the bench.
At the same time, a spectacular match is awaited because the Czechs play very openly, leaving the defense uncovered.
And in Chelsea’s attack are Olivier Giroud, Pedro and Willian, extremely dangerous players when they have spaces.
Prediction Today: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 1.90
