The Round 7 match of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Slavia Prague (Czech Republic) and Barcelona (Spain) will take place on 21 January at Eden Arena. Slavia Prague vs Barcelona: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Slavia Prague
Slavia Prague are still without a win in the Champions League group stage. Alternating draws and defeats, after six rounds the home side have collected just 3 points and sit 33rd in the standings. In theory the home side can still fight for a place in the play-off ties, but the chances look minimal. The club is 4 points behind 24th place. A defeat on Wednesday would result in early elimination. Notably, there are serious problems with scoring. The home side scored only in the first-round game against Bodø/Glimt (2:2); since then they have failed to score in five consecutive Champions League matches. Just two goals in six games is the lowest total in the competition.
- The home side conceded in 6 of their last 8 Champions League matches.
- Slavia Prague are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the competition (3 wins, 3 draws).
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Champions League matches.
Potential Slavia Prague Lineup (3-4-3)
Slavia Prague: Jindrich Stanek – David Zima, Stepan Haloupek, Tomas Vlcek – Jan Boril, Michal Sadilek, David Moses, Youssoufa Sanyang – Lukas Provod, Tomas Hory, Mojmir Chytil.
Midfielder Christos Zafeiris has left the club. Defender Dominik Javorcek and midfielder Petr Sevcik are out with injuries. The participation of defender Igo Ogbu is in doubt.
Barcelona
Barcelona have shown a lack of consistency so far in this season's Champions League. In the previous round the visitors beat Eintracht (2:1), ending a short run of two games without a win in the competition (1 draw, 1 defeat). After six rounds Barcelona have collected 3 wins and sit 15th in the table, but the aim for the closing stages of the group is to reach the top 8 and qualify directly for the last 16. The team are currently just 2 points behind 8th place. Note that the visitors have not kept a clean sheet in the Champions League this season. It is also worth noting that Barcelona are unbeaten in eight matches against Czech clubs, with seven of those eight meetings ending in victory for the visitors.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 11 consecutive Champions League matches involving the visitors.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Barcelona's last 9 matches in this competition.
- The club have scored in 12 of their last 13 Champions League away matches.
Potential Barcelona Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Joan Garcia – Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Pedri – Marcus Rashford, Runi Bardagji, Dani Olmo – Robert Lewandowski.
Forward Lamine Yamal is suspended, while another attacking player, Rafinha, may return to the squad. Defender Andreas Christensen, midfielder Gavi and forward Ferran Torres are recovering from injuries.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches – 7 (International fixtures, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 14%.
Slavia Prague vs Barcelona: Match Prediction
Slavia Prague remain without a win in the Champions League and look close to early elimination. However, with even a slim chance of reaching the play-offs, the home side should give everything—especially now, against a high-profile opponent and with home support. Prior to this, the home side were unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 home Champions League matches (3 wins, 3 draws). Only one of Slavia Prague's last 16 home matches in the competition finished as a heavy defeat.
Barcelona have lacked consistency this Champions League season. After six rounds the visitors have recorded just 3 wins, two of them by a single goal. Over the last nine European matches the visitors have only comprehensively beaten Olympiacos, and that was at home. On the road the club have not won by more than a one-goal margin in eight Champions League away matches.
Prediction: Slavia Prague (+2)
