Slavia Prague play host to AC Milan at the Fortuna Arena in the second leg of their Europa League round-of-16 clash on Thursday.
Slavia Prague faces AC Milan in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie, trailing by two goals. Despite a 4-2 loss in the first leg, Slavia showed resilience, even playing with ten men for over an hour. Coach Jindřich Trpišovský vows a stronger push at home. Slavia's recent 4-0 domestic league win underscores their potential. With a track record of success in the group stages, winning five out of six games, Slavia aims to secure a win to keep their European hopes alive.
Milan's 1-0 Serie A win over Empoli marks their third consecutive victory across competitions. Despite sitting second in Serie A, they trail Inter Milan by 16 points, emphasizing the importance of Europa League success for silverware hopes this season. After exiting the Champions League, Milan seeks progress in the Europa League, following a playoff victory against Rennes. Their recent away games suggest potential for another high-scoring encounter in the second leg against Slavia Prague.
Milan has been in several high-scoring matches lately, including their playoff tie with Rennes. Despite Slavia potentially scoring, Milan is expected to handle the encounter comfortably. While Sparta struggles, Slavia faces a tough challenge, likely ending Czech representation in the Europa League this week.
Prediction: Slavia Prague 2-2 AC Milan
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