Slavia Prague vs Villarreal
UEFA Europa League
Date: 2nd November 2017
Kick off at 18:00 UK/ 19:00 CET
Venue: Eden Arena (Prague).
Slavia Praha Team News, Updates, and Facts
Team News
Jaroslav Silhavy will definitely be without center forward Muris Mesanovic, but there is hope that center back Simon Deli and left back Dusan Svento will be able to return in time if needed.
Key Man
In Thomas Necid, Slavia Prague have a hit man in which they know they can get a goal in the blink of an eye through. The towering Czech striker has never reached the highest of heights in Europe, yet he still has a reputation that precedes him due to his ability to score goals. He scored the opener at Villarreal two weeks ago for his second group goal, and has been sparkling in the league in short time on the pitch.
Team Form
Slavia have three wins, a loss, and a draw in their last five matches:
0-3 win at Slovacko
1-3 win at Vysocina Jihlava (Cup)
1-2 home loss vs Slovan Liberec
2-2 draw at Villarreal (UEL)
0-2 win at Karvina
Slavia Prague Predicted Starting Line-up
Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1
Villarreal Team News, Updates, and Facts
Team News
Javier Calleja has two goalkeepers out in Sergio Asenjo and Andres Fernandez, both with knee injuries. Alongside them is center back Ruben Semedo while defensive midfielder Bruno Soriano just returned. Left back Jaume Costa looks a doubt after being injured at Atletico.
Key Man
Things didn't get off to the greatest of starts for Villarreal in the reverse fixture, but they stormed back thanks in part to the contribution of Carlos Bacca. The Colombian's move to AC Milan never fully worked, but he is in good form at the moment and comes off a goal at the weekend at Atletico as well that should have him full on confidence for this away fixture.
Team Form
Villarreal have two draws, a loss, and two wins in their last five matches:
1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid
1-0 loss at Ponferradina (Copa del Rey)
4-0 home win vs Las Palmas
2-2 home draw vs Slavia Prague (UEL)
1-1 win at Girona
Villarreal Predicted Starting Line-up
Expected Line-up: 4-4-2
Slavia Prague vs Villarreal: Head to head
Necid and Danny bagged two goals within the opening half hour of the clash at Estadio de la Ceramica, but Manu Trigueros and Carlos Bacca annulled the Czech’s league before the break.
Interestingly, the second half did not produce goals even though Javi Calleja used his talisman in the final third Cedric Bakambu who came on right at the hour-mark.
Slavia Prague vs Villarreal: Prediction
Both teams have been quite inspired in the final third lately and we would not be surprised to witness yet another high-scoring affair similar to the one from two weeks ago.
Since the Yellow Submarine have an easier La Liga fixture against Malaga on Sunday, we believe Bakambu is going to make the start and we see the value in backing the red-hot striker to find the net past Slavia’s defense here.
Slavia Prague vs Villarreal: Bet Tips
We just have to take the Over 2.5 goals bet at the odds of 2.05.
You can have Cedric Bakambu to score anytime for the visitors at the odds of 2.75.
