Arsenal have finally remembered how to win at Anfield. Unfortunately for Slavia Prague, they haven’t forgotten how to win in Europe. They’ve simply never managed to do it again.

The Czech champions are approaching a rather unwanted piece of Champions League history, having failed to win any of their last 22 matches in the competition.

Another failure on Wednesday would see them equal the competition’s longest winless streak, currently shared by AEK Athens and FCSB.

And standing between Slavia and avoiding that particular embarrassment are an Arsenal side who have just delivered arguably their biggest Premier League result of the season.

Kai Havertz’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, ending the Gunners’ 14-year wait for a league win at Anfield and sending them three points clear at the top of the table.

It was exactly the response Mikel Arteta needed following Arsenal’s shock Carabao Cup elimination against fourth-tier Fleetwood Town.

Their European campaign has been equally impressive. Arsenal have collected seven points from three Champions League matches, defeating Lille and Napoli before drawing with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners are now unbeaten in 18 Champions League matches in normal time, a club record that highlights their remarkable consistency on the European stage.

Slavia, meanwhile, have experienced two very different seasons depending on which competition you’re watching.

Jindřich Trpišovský’s side sit seven points clear at the top of the Czech First League, having demolished Jablonec 5-0 on Sunday. However, their Champions League campaign has produced just one point from three matches.

Defeats against Lens and Sabah were followed by a spirited 2-2 draw away to Fenerbahçe, where Slavia recovered from two goals down to rescue a point.

The Czech champions will hope that resilience carries into Wednesday’s encounter, although history offers little encouragement.

Arsenal have never lost against Slavia Prague, winning three of their five previous meetings. Their most recent encounter ended in a comfortable 3-0 victory for the Gunners at the Fortuna Arena last November.

Slavia have also failed to score in any of their three previous home matches against Arsenal.

With the visitors riding high after their Anfield triumph and the hosts desperately searching for a European breakthrough, this looks like another opportunity for Arteta’s side to underline their Champions League credentials.

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What are the best betting tips for Slavia Prague vs Arsenal?

Arsenal to win to nil

Arsenal’s defensive organisation has been one of their greatest strengths this season, and their recent victory at Anfield provided another demonstration of their ability to control difficult away matches.

The Gunners have conceded just twice in their opening three Champions League fixtures, keeping clean sheets against Lille and Napoli before drawing with Bayern Munich.

Slavia have scored four goals in three European matches, but their attacking performances have lacked consistency. They failed to score against Lens and needed a late comeback to salvage a draw against Fenerbahçe.

Arsenal have also kept clean sheets in all three previous visits to Slavia Prague, winning their last two trips by 4-0 and 3-0 scorelines. With the visitors’ defensive quality and Slavia’s attacking limitations, an Arsenal victory without conceding looks a strong selection.

Arsenal to score over 2.5 goals

Arsenal have demonstrated their ability to dismantle Slavia Prague in previous meetings, and the Czech champions’ defensive performances suggest another comfortable victory is possible.

Slavia have conceded seven goals in their opening three Champions League matches and are yet to keep a clean sheet. Their domestic dominance has not translated into European defensive solidity.

The Gunners have scored six goals in three European fixtures, while their attacking options should be capable of exploiting the spaces Slavia leave when pushing forward.

Arsenal won 3-0 on their previous visit to Prague, and a similar outcome would land this selection.

With Arteta’s side full of confidence following their victory over Liverpool, backing the visitors to win a match featuring at least three goals offers greater value than the straightforward away result.

Kai Havertz anytime goalscorer

Kai Havertz delivered Arsenal’s biggest moment of the Premier League season so far when he scored the winner against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

The German international has been an important attacking outlet for Arteta, combining intelligent movement with an ability to arrive in dangerous positions inside the penalty area.

Slavia’s three-man defence could struggle to contain Arsenal’s movement, particularly when Havertz drops into midfield before attacking the space between defenders.

Whether deployed as the central striker or supported by Viktor Gyökeres, Havertz should receive opportunities against a side that has conceded seven goals in three Champions League matches. His confidence following Sunday’s winner makes him my preferred goalscorer selection.

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How to watch Slavia Prague vs Arsenal

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Kick-off: 8pm GMT (9pm local time)

Venue: Fortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

Competition: UEFA Champions League, League Phase Matchday 4

United Kingdom: TNT Sports / discovery+ (check final channel allocation).

United States: Paramount+, with Spanish-language coverage subject to broadcaster listings.

Canada: DAZN.

Slavia Prague predicted lineup and team news

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted XI: Domchak; Holeš, Zima, Vlček; Suleiman, Sadílek, Moses, Kubiak; Ayaosi, Šturm; Nowak.

Jindřich Trpišovský has several selection concerns ahead of Arsenal’s visit. Ivan Schranz remains sidelined through illness, while Adonija Ouanda and Elias Piták are also unavailable.

Lukáš Provod is doubtful after missing Sunday’s 5-0 victory over Jablonec, while defender Ange N’Guessan is struggling with an injury sustained in that match.

Experienced striker Tomáš Chorý remains out of the first-team picture following disciplinary problems, leaving Slavia short of options in attack.

Emmanuel Ayaosi should provide the main creative threat, having registered four goals and two assists this season. Danijel Šturm and Wiktor Nowak are also expected to feature in the attacking positions.

Arsenal predicted lineup and team news

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimarães, Ødegaard; Madueke, Havertz, Tzolis.

Mikel Arteta remains without Bukayo Saka, who is recovering from a quadriceps injury, while William Saliba is also unavailable because of a back problem.

Eberechi Eze is a doubt after picking up a fitness concern, although Arsenal received several boosts ahead of Sunday’s victory over Liverpool.

Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Riccardo Calafiori and Christos Tzolis all returned to contention and emerged from the Anfield encounter without any reported fresh setbacks.

Max Dowman is available despite his domestic suspension following the red card against Fleetwood Town, although Arteta may prefer the experience of Madueke and Tzolis in the wide positions.

Kai Havertz should retain his place after scoring the winner against Liverpool, with Viktor Gyökeres another option if Arteta decides to rotate his attacking lineup.

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal stats

• Arsenal have collected seven points from their opening three Champions League matches.
• The Gunners sit seventh in the 36-team league table, while Slavia Prague are 32nd.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 18 Champions League matches in normal time, winning 13 and drawing five.
• Slavia Prague have failed to win any of their last 22 Champions League matches, drawing eight and losing 14.
• Another failure to win would see Slavia equal the competition’s longest winless streak of 23 matches.
• Arsenal have scored six goals and conceded twice in their opening three European fixtures.
• Slavia have scored four goals and conceded seven in the Champions League this season.
• Arsenal have kept two clean sheets in three Champions League matches.
• Slavia are yet to keep a clean sheet in this season’s competition.
• Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday, securing their first Premier League victory at Anfield since 2012.
• The Gunners sit three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
• Slavia defeated Jablonec 5-0 on Sunday and sit seven points clear at the top of the Czech First League.
• Arsenal are unbeaten in five previous meetings with Slavia Prague, winning three and drawing two.
• Arsenal have never conceded a goal away to Slavia Prague in three previous visits.
• The Gunners won 3-0 at the Fortuna Arena in November 2025.
• Arsenal recorded a 7-0 victory over Slavia in October 2007, one of their biggest European wins.
• Martin Ødegaard has completed 45 line-breaking passes in the attacking third in this season’s Champions League, the most of any player.

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal prediction

Arsenal’s victory at Anfield was a significant statement, and Arteta will be determined to ensure his side build on that result rather than allow complacency to creep into their European campaign.

The Gunners have been remarkably consistent in the Champions League, going 18 matches unbeaten in normal time and establishing themselves among the competition’s strongest teams.

Slavia Prague deserve credit for their domestic performances, particularly their seven-point lead at the top of the Czech First League.

However, their struggles in Europe have been impossible to ignore.

The Czech champions have failed to win any of their last 22 Champions League matches, while their defensive performances this season suggest they could struggle against Arsenal’s attacking movement.

The hosts will attempt to make the Fortuna Arena an uncomfortable environment, and their comeback against Fenerbahçe demonstrated that they possess resilience.

Nevertheless, Arsenal’s defensive organisation should limit Slavia’s opportunities, while the visitors have enough attacking quality to exploit the hosts’ weaknesses.

Havertz’s confidence following his winner against Liverpool could prove particularly important, and Ødegaard’s creativity should help Arsenal control possession in dangerous areas.

I expect Slavia to compete physically and make the opening stages difficult, but Arsenal’s superior quality should become increasingly apparent as the match progresses.

Another comfortable European away victory looks likely.

Score prediction: Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal

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