Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Preview
- Tournament: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, Nov 28
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Fortuna Arena, Czechia
Czech giants Slavia Prague will play host to Turkish giants Fenerbahce in their fifth game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Fortuna Arena. Both teams are enduring tremendous domestic success but have secured only one win in the Europa League this season.
Hosts Slavia Prague are undergoing a stellar season on the domestic front as they have dropped only four points this season. The Czech title holders are yet to replicate their domestic form from last season but have shown quality in other competitions. They have conceded in each of their four Europa League matches but could secure this win at home.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahce has endured a decent start to the new campaign and have picked up three points from their opening five games. They are currently sitting second in the Super Lig table and have lost only once in their last six matches across all competitions.
Slavia Prague Team News
For the home side, players like Lukas Vorlicky (muscular), Tomas Vlcek (knee) and goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek (shoulder) has been sidelined for this tie. Lukas Provod, Tomas Chory and Mojmir Chytil are expected to start up front in Thursday’s tie.
Fenerbahce Team News
As for the visitors, they are without the services of Caglar Soyuncu who is sidelined with a muscle injury. Brazilian centre-back Rodrigo Becao remains suspended for this tie. Skipper and Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko will lead the line for the visiting side.
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Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Predicted Lineups
Slavia Prague predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Kinsky
Defenders: Holes, Ogbu, Zima
Midfielders: Doudera, Zafeiris, Dorley, Diouf
Forwards: Provod, Chory, Chytil
Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Livakovic
Defenders: Osayi, Akaydin, Djiku, Muldur
Midfielders: Fred, Amrabat
Forwards: Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin; Dzeko
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only twice in the past, with Slavia Prague winning both of those games.
Last few results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| February 24, 2022 | Slavia Prague 3-2 Fenerbahce | Europa Conference League |
| February 17, 2022 | Fenerbahce 2-3 Slavia Prague | Europa Conference League |
Key Players to Watch in Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce
Mojmír Chytil (Slavia Prague)
Czech forward Mojmír Chytil have made a terrific start to the new campaign and scored his first hat trick of the season against Karvina earlier this season. One of the bright young forwards in European football, the 25-year-old has bagged eight goals and one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions.
Edin Dzeko (Fenerbahce)
Fenerbahce forward Edin Dzeko earned his 139th cap in this tie against the Netherlands during the international break. The veteran striker has made an emphatic start to the 2024/25 campaign registering 11 goals and three assists in 20 appearances across all competitions.
Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Prediction
The Czech giants picked up only a point since winning their campaign opener over Ludogorets in Razgrad. Jindrich Trpisovsky’s side have lost three straight European games but have maintained a 100% unbeaten record in the domestic league. They would put an end to their three-game winless run and have no fresh injury concerns at the moment.
As for Fenerbahce, they have been beaten twice by the hosts just two years back. Under Jose Mourinho, they picked up five points from their three opening games and occupy one of the last playoff spots. The Turkish squad have won only once in the Europa League and have claimed four wins in their last five matches across all competitions. They are coming off a 6-2 win over Kayserispor in their latest game.
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Predicted Score: Slavia Prague 3-2 Fenerbahce
Where to Watch Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce?
The Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce game will be played on 28th November at Fortuna Arena.
Q. Where to watch Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce live for free?
The game between Slavia Prague and Fenerbahce can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce?
The predicted score for Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce is 3-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Slavia Prague vs Fenerbahce?
The two sides have faced each other twice on the European stage. Slavia Prague won both those games.