Slavia Prague and Athletic Bilbao are struggling in the Champions League, but while the Spaniards have managed to collect three points in the tournament, the Czechs are finding it difficult even to score a single goal in European competitions.
Slavia Prague
Slavia Prague are the leaders in the Czech Republic domestic league, but outsiders in Europe: 16 league rounds without defeat with a goal difference of 32:12, yet in the Champions League the difference is 2:8 and they have only two points. The Czechs create chances, but the finishing is severely lacking, with not a single goal scored in the three previous matches. However, their opponents included top teams such as Arsenal and Inter Milan, and against Atalanta, for example, they held on for a 0:0 draw.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao are in a turbulent spell: they are eighth in La Liga with 17 points and a goal difference of 12:17. They have four defeats in their last five matches, including a 0:4 loss to top-tier Barcelona. In the Champions League they have three points after four rounds, and away from home their defence is poor, with six goals conceded in two matches. However, the Spaniards were unlucky with the schedule: Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and Newcastle United are all clubs from top leagues. Against the less prestigious Qarabağ, the Basques played confidently, beating them 3:1 in Bilbao.
Slavia Prague vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Athletic Bilbao have a higher status than Slavia Prague. We expect the visitors to take points from the Czechs and not concede many goals, as the home side’s attack is too toothless.
