Ostrava vs Slavia Prague Prediction: Tough test for Prague away from home

Municipal Stadium will host Ostrava and Slavia Prague in round 8 of the Czech Fortuna Liga. The two teams secured a win in their last fixture. How will they perform in this game?

Ostrava's last game was against Karvina, and they secured maximum points. In a game that ended 2-1, Ostrava had to come from behind to take maximum points, thanks to Erik Prekop and Ewerton’s strikes. However, Ostrava lost only one of their last matches, a 3-1 defeat against Jablonec. In other games, this team defeated FK Pardubice, Varnsdorf, Sparta Prague, and Dukla Prague. With 30 points, Ostrava are seated 4th in the standings, scoring 28 goals and conceding 18.  

Slavia Prague pulled off a 1-0 win over Slovan Liberec the previous weekend and will hope for a similar outcome here. In that game, Slavia Prague had 67 per cent of the possession, attempted 19 shots, and could only convert one, coming in the 40th minute. However, Slavia Prague have won three of their last four games, their lone defeat against Fenerbahce in the Europa League. In the league, Slavia Prague have 44 points from 16 matches, scored 38 goals and conceded 5. 

Slavia Prague are the side for the job despite their less-than-dominant performances in recent games. However, the visiting team in recent times have been more than impressive in their best days, and that could be the case here. While Ostrava have been a threat to many sides, I still do not see them stopping a solid Slavia Prague side in this game. Bet on the visiting team to win, and while Ostrava have been good offensively, I will bet on goals in this one too.