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Now unbeaten in nine successive games across all competitions, the Gunners will look to extend that run against Slavia Prague, another defensively disciplined side, in the Czech capital on Wednesday night.
While Slavia are enjoying a strong domestic campaign and have kept five consecutive clean sheets, they remain winless in this year’s competition
Slavia Prague v Arsenal tips
• Arsenal to win - 27/100 with Bet365
• Bukayo Saka to play 1+ shot on target - 1/4 with Bet365
• Gabriel Magalhaes to play 1+ shot to score – 11/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Arsenal to win
Given their current form, backing Arsenal to make it four wins from four in Europe feels almost routine. Arteta’s men have won nine straight games across all competitions, conceding just once in that time, and have kept seven consecutive clean sheets heading into this trip.
In the Champions League, they’ve beaten Olympiacos, Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid by an aggregate scoreline of 8-0.
Slavia may be a tough side to break down domestically, but the gulf in class here is substantial. The Czech champions are without a Champions League victory since 2007, and they’ve failed to win any of their last seven home meetings with English sides, scoring just once in that time. The 27/100 on Bet365 for an Arsenal win is short, but it’s hard to see any other outcome.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Arsenal beat Slavia Prague regardless of the score.
Bukayo Saka to play 1+ shot on target
Bukayo Saka remains one of Arsenal’s most reliable performers on the European stage. The England international has scored in each of his last three Champions League away appearances, and has registered at least one shot on target in the two league phase games he’s played this season.
Slavia’s defence will likely sit deep, forcing Arsenal’s wingers to take on more shooting responsibility.
With Saka averaging over 1.5 shots on target per game in all competitions this season and having registered 2+ in four straight away outings, the 1/4 price on Bet365 for him to test the goalkeeper at least once looks a smart inclusion for accumulators.
Tip: Bukayo Saka to play 1+ shot on target @ 1/4
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Bukayo Saka has at least one shot on target against Slavia Prague.
Gabriel Magalhaes to play 1+ shot
Set pieces have been a cornerstone of Arsenal’s success this season, and centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes remains a consistent aerial threat.
The Brazilian has already attempted at least one shot in each Champions League game so far and is often the main target for Declan Rice’s pinpoint deliveries from corners and free-kicks.
Slavia’s biggest weakness in Europe has been defending aerial balls as they’ve conceded the second-highest expected goals (xG) total from set pieces in the competition (9.3). With Arsenal scoring eight goals from set plays in the Premier League this season, Gabriel’s 11/25 price on Bet365 to register at least one shot (and possibly score) looks strong value, especially given how dominant he’s been in the air.
Tip: Gabriel Magalhaes to play 1+ shot @ 11/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Gabriel Magalhaes has at least one shot against Slavia Prague.
Slavia Prague v Arsenal odds
• Slavia Prague: 9/1 with Bet365
• Draw: 5/1 with Bet365
• Arsenal: 27/100 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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