Slavia Prague have the away goal advantage going into the second leg of the quarterfinals. However, an Arsenal goal will turn the tie on its head. A 1-1 result on Thursday night is the only way in which the tie will go to extra-time and possibly penalties.
Arsenal are unbeaten in back-to-back games in all competitions. After their 1-1 home draw with Slavia Prague, the Gunners defeated Sheffield United 3-0 away from home with Alexandre Lacazette staring once more. He scored twice against the Blades and is in good form.
Arsenal must avoid defeat on Thursday night to progress to the semifinals of the Europa League. A win or draw greater than 1-1 would send the Gunners through to their second Europa League semifinal in three seasons.
If Arsenal progress to the semifinal final, they would play either Emery and Villarreal or Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners should get over the line in the second leg. They merely need a draw greater than 1-1 and should get it.
Slavia Prague’s Ondrej Kudela is a doubt due to a face injury. Meanwhile, Simon Deli is in line to play after testing negative for COVID-19. David Hovorka could shake off a knee injury to play for the Czech team.
PREDICTION: ARSENAL TO QUALIFY.
