Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
There will be fireworks when Fenerbahce and Slavia Prague square off against each other at Ulker Stadyumu in the Conference League last 32, first leg. Fener aim to build on a 2-1 win over Giresunspor, but they will have a big fish to fry in Thursday’s football match. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced Ecuador attacker Enner Valencia, while Greece midfielder Dimitrios Pelkas should be recalled to the starting XI after finding the net in the last league fixture.
Slavia, on the other hand, did well to beat Slovacko 1-0 in their last league match. The Czechs are still in a two-horse title race with Plzen, but they want to go all the way in the Conference League as well. However, beating Fenerbahce in Istanbul is easier said than done, which is probably the main reason why the share of spoils is on the cards. Both Dorley and Kacharaba are back from suspension.
Highlighted Player (Mesut Ozil):
Mesut Ozil gained international recognition at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The attacking midfielder impressed with Germany at the showpiece tournament and, as a result, Real Madrid chiefs decided to sign him.
Ozil won the 2011/2012 La Liga trophy with los Blancos and, against all odds, the club bosses decided to sell him to Arsenal at the end of the 2012/2013 campaign. The Turkish-born player scored 19 goals for Real Madrid in 105 appearances for the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu outfit.
On the other hand, Mesut Ozil has yet to win the Premier League with Arsenal, but he helped North London club lift two FA Cup titles (2013/2014, 2014/2015). In 2014 Ozil lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy with Germany and, no doubt, that is regarded as the biggest success of his career. The German international used to play for Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 in the past as well.
Highlighted Team (Slavia Prague):
Slavia Prague is considered one of the most famous teams in Czech Republic. The Cervenobili won the Czechoslovak First League on 13 occasions and they lifted their fourth Czech First League in 2017. Despite winning the domestic trophy in the 2016/2017 season, Slavia Prague eventually failed to book their place in the Champions League group stages as they were beaten by APOEL of Cyprus in the play-offs. Sparta Prague are regarded as Slavia’s fiercest rivals and the two teams face each other in the Prague derby.
The club was founded on November 2, 1892 and it has to be noted that the club was initially focused on cycling. In March 1896 Slavia Prague recorded their first ever victory, with the team beating AC Prague 5-0. The Cervenobili play their home games at Eden Arena and the capacity of the venue is 19.084 (football). Slavia Prague are well known for their red and white shirts and white shorts.