Sabah vs Slavia Praha: Preview, H2H, Stats, Team News & Lineups

Sabah host Slavia Praha in UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at Baku Olympic Stadium. Kick-off is at 18:45 SAST, with both clubs looking for their first points after defeats in their opening league-phase matches.

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Sabah began their campaign with a 4-0 defeat away to Manchester United, while Slavia Praha opened with a 3-2 home loss to Lens.

For Sabah, this is another major moment in a rapid rise. Founded in 2017, the Azerbaijani champions are now preparing for their first Champions League league-phase home game.

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Baku Olympic Stadium has a capacity of around 68,700 and provides the stage for Sabah’s first Champions League league-phase home fixture.

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Sabah have responded well domestically since losing 4-0 at Manchester United.

Their recent results include:

·       Neftchi 0-0 Sabah

·       Sabah 3-1 Imisli

·       Shafa 0-3 Sabah

·       Manchester United 4-0 Sabah

·       Sabah 5-0 Zira

Those results show a side that has quickly recovered from a difficult opening night in the Champions League.

Sabah also came through a demanding qualifying campaign to reach this stage, including important results against Hapoel Beer-Sheva, AGF Aarhus and KuPS.

Slavia Praha arrive with strong domestic momentum of their own.

Their recent results include:

·       Zlín 0-1 Slavia Praha

·       Slavia Praha 2-1 Viktoria Plzeň

·       Varnsdorf 1-5 Slavia Praha

·       Teplice 0-2 Slavia Praha

·       Slavia Praha 2-3 Lens

The defeat to Lens remains their only recent setback.

Both sides therefore come into the game with encouraging domestic form but still looking for their first points in the Champions League league phase.

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Sabah enter the game with a relatively settled squad.

Slavia Praha have more availability issues to manage.

Mikuláš Konečný is suspended, while Igoh Ogbu, Štěpán Chaloupek and Pavel Kačor are among the players unavailable through injury.

Ivan Schranz has also been a doubt because of illness, while Adonija Ouanda has been managing a physical problem.

Availability can still change before kick-off, so confirmed team news should be checked closer to the match.

Sabah are expected to start in a 4-3-3 formation.

Stas Pokatilov; Akim Zedadka, Steve Solvet, Rəhman Daşdəmirov, Tymoteusz Puchacz; Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Ivan Lepinjica, Aleksey Isaev; Kaheem Parris, Joy-Lance Mickels, Veljko Simić.

Slavia Praha are expected to use a 3-4-2-1.

Jakub Markovič; Tomáš Vlček, David Zima, Tomáš Holeš; Samuel Isife, Wiktor Nowak, Michal Sadílek, David Jurásek; Lukáš Provod, Danijel Šturm; Mojmír Chytil.

These remain predicted lineups.

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Sabah and Slavia Praha have never previously met in a competitive fixture.

This is their first direct head-to-head.

Sabah have also not previously faced Czech opposition in European competition, while Slavia Praha have remained unbeaten in their previous meetings with Azerbaijani clubs.

With no direct H2H record to work from, recent form, squad availability and current European performances carry more weight heading into this meeting.

Sabah have scored in seven of their eight Champions League matches this season, with Manchester United the only side to keep them out.

They have also conceded just once in six domestic league games this season.

Against Manchester United, Sabah recorded:

·       11 shots

·       No shots on target

·       Two big chances

·       0.84 xG

·       86% passing accuracy

The numbers show that Sabah were able to keep possession and reach attacking areas, but they did not make enough of those opportunities.

Their finishing will need to improve against Slavia.

Slavia Praha arrive with a strong recent scoring record.

They have lost only once in their recent run, with that defeat coming against Lens.

The Czech side have also shown that they can create dangerous opportunities without needing to dominate possession.

That gives Sabah another challenge: controlling the ball will only matter if they also control where Slavia win it back.

Ivan Lepinjica plays an important role in Sabah’s midfield. His passing helps the team move through the middle, while his defensive work becomes particularly important against opponents capable of attacking quickly after turnovers.

Joy-Lance Mickels gives Sabah a direct attacking threat. His European scoring record and ability to carry the ball forward make him one of the players Slavia’s defence will need to manage closely.

Danijel Šturm scored twice in Slavia Praha’s Champions League opener against Lens. His ability to shoot from distance gives Sabah another problem to solve. Allowing him time around the edge of the penalty area could be costly.

Tomáš Vlček provides experience and leadership in Slavia’s defence. His role becomes particularly important if Slavia use a back three and allow their wing-backs to play higher up the pitch.

Sabah can build in a 4-3-3 and involve their goalkeeper in the first phase of possession.

Without the ball, they can drop into a more compact midfield shape.

Slavia’s likely 3-4-2-1 creates a different challenge.

Three centre-backs provide cover behind the ball, while the wing-backs can move higher and allow two attacking midfielders to operate behind the striker.

The first key question is whether Sabah can play through Slavia’s pressure.

If they can, the hosts should have opportunities to establish possession higher up the pitch.

If Slavia repeatedly win the ball in central areas, they have already shown how quickly they can turn those recoveries into chances.

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Austrian referee Sebastian Gishamer will take charge of the match.

His recent profile averages around 4.4 yellow cards and approximately 24 fouls per game.

Those numbers provide some context around how the match may be managed, but the flow of the game will ultimately determine how often the referee is called into action.

Sabah vs Slavia Praha is scheduled for SuperSport coverage in South Africa.

Broadcast schedules can change, so viewers should confirm the latest listing before kick-off.

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Sabah and Slavia Praha both started Matchday 2 without a point.

The Champions League league phase uses one 36-team table, so positions can change quickly as matches are completed.

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There is no previous direct meeting between these clubs, so recent performances tell us more about what to expect.

Sabah have shown strong domestic form and an ability to keep possession, but their opening Champions League match showed that they need to turn more of that possession into clear chances.

Slavia Praha arrive with stronger European experience and have reacted well since losing to Lens.

Their ability to create opportunities quickly after regaining the ball could become one of the decisive parts of the game.

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Sabah vs Slavia Praha takes place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 SAST.

The match is being played at Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan.

This is the first competitive meeting between Sabah and Slavia Praha.

Sabah are expected to use a 4-3-3.

Slavia Praha are expected to use a 3-4-2-1.

Confirmed lineups should be available on SP Score once the teams are officially announced.

Check SP Score for live scores, lineups, match events, statistics, results and Champions League standings.

The latest available match odds and football markets can be viewed on SportPesa South Africa.

The fixture is scheduled for SuperSport coverage, subject to the latest broadcast schedule.

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Sabah’s first Champions League league-phase home match comes against a Slavia Praha side that has carried strong domestic form into Matchday 2.

Sabah have responded well since losing at Manchester United, but they need to turn more of their possession into clear chances. Slavia have also recovered quickly from their defeat to Lens and arrive with the ability to punish mistakes in transition.

Follow SP Score for the latest lineups, live score, statistics, results and Champions League standings. The latest available Sabah vs Slavia Praha odds and football markets are available on SportPesa South Africa.

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