Sabah vs Slavia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 13, 2026, the second matchday of the Champions League league phase will feature a clash between Sabah and Slavia. The hosts will be looking to win their first home game at this level.
Sabah vs Slavia: team news and expert analysis
The club from the settlement of Masazir sensationally became champions of their country, finishing ahead of perennial favorites Qarabag. They are also trying to retain the title this season, but the competition is fierce. Neftchi have joined the battle as well — the two sides played out a goalless draw in the previous round.
The Prague side defended the championship title they had regained in the spring of 2024/2025. They have now opened up a gap at the top, dropping points just a couple of times amid a string of victories. After the break, they also defeated Zlin, although only by a narrow 1-0 margin.
The Azerbaijanis began their campaign back in the summer and comfortably overcame The New Saints and KuPS. Things became more difficult afterward, as they lost away to Aarhus and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, although they went on to thrash both opponents at home, earning the right to make their debut in the league phase. However, at Old Trafford they suffered a 0-4 defeat to Manchester United.
The Czechs only started their campaign in the autumn. At home, they took the lead against Lens. But after going 2-1 up against the French side, they conceded twice in stoppage time. As a result, they were left without a single point after a meek defeat.
Previous meetings: Sabah vs Slavia
The hosts are making their tournament debut, so it is no surprise that this will be their first game against such an opponent.
Sabah are not widely backed, but they will give it everything. Our pick is "over 2.5 goals" (odds — 1.65).
Sabah vs Slavia: key stats and trends
- Sabah have lost three of their last five matches in the league
- Sabah score an average of 2.33 goals and concede 0.17 goals per match
- 17% of Sabah's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Slavia have won four matches in a row
- Slavia Prague score an average of 2.6 goals and concede 0.6 goals per match
- 50% of Slavia's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.2
Sabah vs Slavia: possible starting lineups
Sabah play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pokatilov — Pukhach, McCarthy, Dashdemirov, Zedadka — Simic, Lepinica, Rahmonaliyev — Nwachukwu, Mikkels, Parris
Slavia play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Markovic — Haloupеk, Zima, Vlcek — Kubyak, Sadilek, Novak, Isife — Sturm, Aiaosi — Chytil
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