Athletic Club vs Slavia Prague: Europa League Round 3 Preview
Round three of the UEFA Europa League brings Athletic Club to San Mamés against Slavia Prague in hopes of preserving a perfect record in the tournament.
Form and Standings: The Athletic Club has had a good start to the season and is in the 5th position in La Liga and in the second match of the Europa League group they have garnered four points. FC Barcelona, coached by Ernesto Valverde, started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Roma and then claimed a comprehensive 2-0 win over AZ Alkmaar.
The domestic league leaders, Slavia Prague have also not lost in the Europa League; they defeated Ludogorets 2-0 and later drew 1-1 with the talented Ajax. At present, they sit in the tenth position out of thirty-one teams in the Europa League.
Match Details:
- Kick-Off:
- Thursday, 24 October 2024, 8:00 PM UK
- Friday, 25 October 2024, 12:30 AM IST
- Location: San Mamés, Bilbao
Recent Form:
- Athletic Club: D-D-W-L-W
- Slavia Prague: W-W-D-W-W
Key Players:
- Nico Williams (Athletic Club): A rising star, Williams impressed during Euro 2024 and has continued his fine form, using his pace and creativity to threaten opposition defenses.
- Malick Diouf (Slavia Prague): At just 19, Diouf has already made a significant impact with five goals and three assists in the league. His versatility and speed make him a key player for Slavia.
Injury News:
- Athletic Club: Unai Simon is out, with Mikel Vesga and Oihan Sancet doubtful.
- Slavia Prague: Igoh Ogbu, Ivan Schranz, Jindrich Stanek, Lukas Vorlicky, and Tomas Vlcek are out, while Oscar Dorley is suspended.
Predicted Lineups:
- Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala (GK); de Marcos, Vivian, Nunez, Berchiche; Prados, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Gomez, N. Williams; Guruzeta.
- Slavia Prague (3-4-3): Kinsky (GK); Holes, Zima, Boril; Prebsl, Zafeiris, Michez, Diouf; Lingr, Chory, Provod.
Prediction: Athletic Club’s attacking prowess may give them the edge, but Slavia Prague is a resilient side. A narrow victory for the hosts is expected.
Prediction: Athletic Club 1-0 Slavia Prague
Broadcast:
Country | Telecast |
|---|---|
| US | fubo TV, Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV |
| Nigeria | DStv Now |
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