Slavia Prague and Royal Union will face each other in the Champions League semi-finals on August 7, 2024. The Czechs will try to use their experience to secure an advantage over the Belgians.
Slavia Prague vs Royal Union: key statistics and trends
- Slavia Prague has won 9 out of 11 matches and has been unbeaten in 15 previous meetings.
- Royal Union has not lost since mid-April.
- Slavia Prague has not lost in its 9 previous home matches.
- Saint-Gilloise has not lost in any of its six away confrontations.
- Slavia Prague wins the first half in 46% of matches, Royal Union – in 43% of battles.
Slavia Prague – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Stitched” cannot return to the leading positions. Last season, the club lost the race for the lead to neighbouring Sparta for the second time in a row.
Trpišovský’s charges started the new cycle with a slip-up, when they were limited to a goalless draw in the struggle with Slovácko. Still, then they thrashed České Budějovice – 4-0. It was more difficult in the game against Slovan, but the team also secured a 1-0 victory in Liberec.
Royal Union – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“Les Unionistes” again lost the lead last season, limiting themselves to the vice-championship. This time, the club managed to add the Belgian Cup to the higher mentioned result, which was the first success in many years.
Being already under the leadership of Pocognoli, the team added another trophy in July – the Super Cup. However, then it slowed down in the very 1st round of the Jupiler League, not scoring and not winning against the newcomer, Dender. On the other hand, it didn’t repeat the misfire in the confrontation with Beerschot, winning that game, albeit with a 1-0 score.
Slavia Prague: team news
Buzek, Chaloupek, Chytil, Masopust, Ogungbayi, Stanek, Vlcek and Zafeiris are all experiencing health problems.
Royal Union: team news
Burgess, Sykes, van de Perre are in the infirmary.
Slavia Prague vs Royal Union: possible starting line-ups
Slavia Prague (possible line-up): Kinsky – Bořil, Ogbu, Holes – Diouf, Dorley, Prebsl, Doudera – Provod, Fila, Schranz.
Royal Union (possible line-up): Maris – Leysen, Machida, Mac Allister – Teklab, Puertas, Vanhoutte, Sadiki, Castro-Montes – Eckert, Kabangu
Previous head-to-head matches: Slavia Prague vs Royal Union
These Belgians will be visiting the Czech capital for the first time.
Free prediction for the match Slavia Prague vs Royal Union
The clubs are strong, and it will not be easy for the Czechs to justify their status as undisputed favourites. For now, we are taking the cautious “total: under 2.5” (odd: 1.8).
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