Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Following a 2-0 loss to PAOK in Thessaloniki, Slavia Prague will be aiming to give fans some cheer when they face Malmo in their last Europa League game. The Czechs are on a five-game losing run and, no doubt, they want to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Bear in mind, though, that midfielder David Doudera misses out due to the accumulation of yellow cards. The Swedes missed out on a spot in the Europa League knockout stages as well.
As Malmo experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-2 loss to Twente, we are tempted to place our bets on Slavia Prague, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. To make things even worse for the visiting side, midfielder Anders Christiansen is banned for the match. The last time Slavia Prague and Malmo met in European competitions was in 1996, when Slavia claimed a 3-1 victory.
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.