Predictions & Statistics

Baník Ostrava sit 15 with 22 points after 29 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 5 wins, 7 draws, and 17 defeats, and the 25:42 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on Ondrej Kricfalusi (5 goals), David Lischka (4 goals), V. Jurecka (4 goals), with creative support from David Planka (4 assists), V. Jurecka (3 assists), Jiri Boula (2 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Plzen come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 4 with 50 points from 29 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 14 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, while the 49:33 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on R. Durosinmi (7 goals), D. Visinsky (6 goals), M. Vydra (6 goals), with creative support from A. Memic (7 assists), T. Ladra (6 assists), C. Souare (5 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.