FK Jablonec vs Plzen
Plzen edge Jablonec in five-goal thriller
A brace from S. Dweh and a goal from A. Memić secure a narrow win for Plzen.
Plzen came out on top in a thrilling 3-2 victory over FK Jablonec in the Czech Liga. S. Dweh opened the scoring early before C. Kabongo doubled the lead, and A. Memić added a third after the break. Jablonec fought back with a goal from D. Pavlović, but an own goal by B. Faal sealed the win for Plzen. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win for Jablonec.
Outcome probability
As FK Jablonec prepare to face Plzen in the 11th round of the regular season, the stage is set for a closely contested encounter. Both teams have had their moments this season, but Jablonec's slightly better league position and home advantage could prove decisive.
Match factors
Jablonec's defenders pose scoring threat
Martin Cedidla and Filip Novák, defenders with above-average goal rates, add set-piece threat
Richard Sedláček's creative influence
Sedláček leads Jablonec with 3 assists, key to unlocking opponent defenses
Antonín Růsek's recent scoring uptick
Růsek scored 2 goals in last 5 games, showing improved finishing form
Plzen's midfield creativity from Hrošovský and Souaré
Hrošovský and Souaré provide key assists and set-piece delivery, vital for Plzen's attack
Plzen's defensive solidity led by Pališčák
Pališčák's high duel win rate and tackles bolster Plzen's defense against Jablonec's attack
The context
Jablonec currently sit 8th in the league with 14 points from 9 games, while Plzen are 10th with 10 points. Historically, Plzen have dominated head-to-head meetings, winning 14 of 20 matches, but recent form and home advantage tilt the scales towards Jablonec in this fixture.
Key insights
Martin Cedidla
FK Jablonec
Top scoring defender with 3 goals, adding a significant threat on set pieces especially at home.
Czech Liga 26/273 goals in 9 appearances, 0.33 goals/game
Richard Sedláček
FK Jablonec
Creative hub with 3 assists, crucial for unlocking Plzen's defence.
Czech Liga 26/273 assists in 9 games, 0.33 assists/game
Antonín Růsek
FK Jablonec
Improved recent scoring form with 2 goals in last 5 games, key forward for Jablonec.
Czech Liga 26/271 goal in 8 games; 2 goals last 5 games
Patrik Hrošovský
Plzen
Top assister for Plzen with 2 assists, vital for their attacking creativity and set-piece delivery.
Czech Liga 26/272 assists in 8 games, 0.25 assists/game
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Tobias Pališčák
Plzen
Defensive stalwart with high duel win rate, key to Plzen's defensive solidity.
Czech Liga 26/2780% duel win rate, high tackle and interception numbers
Analysis
The predicted 2-1 scoreline aligns with the average 3.4 goals scored in their head-to-head clashes. Jablonec's defenders, particularly Martin Cedidla and Filip Novák, offer a notable goal threat, especially from set pieces. Midfielder Richard Sedláček's creativity, leading with 3 assists this season, is key to unlocking Plzen's defence. On the other side, Plzen's Patrik Hrošovský and Cheick Souaré provide vital assists and set-piece delivery, while defender Tobias Pališčák anchors their defence with impressive duel success.
Key facts
- 1.Plzen have won 14 of 20 head-to-head matches against FK Jablonec.
- 2.Average goals per head-to-head match stand at 3.4, supporting a 2-1 scoreline.
- 3.FK Jablonec are 8th in the league with 14 points from 9 games.
- 4.Plzen sit 10th with 10 points from 9 games.
- 5.Martin Cedidla is Jablonec's top scorer with 3 goals in 9 games.
- 6.Richard Sedláček leads Jablonec with 3 assists this season.
- 7.Patrik Hrošovský is Plzen's top assister with 2 assists in 8 games.
Prediction
Expect FK Jablonec to clinch a 2-1 victory, leveraging their home advantage and the goal-scoring contributions of Cedidla and Růsek. Plzen will pose challenges, but Jablonec's form and tactical edge should see them through.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FK Jablonec
Away — Plzen
The verdict
This match promises a competitive battle with Jablonec narrowly prevailing. Fans can look forward to a game where set-piece threats and midfield creativity play pivotal roles in deciding the outcome.
Prediction generated 10 Oct 2026, 14:56 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Sobol
Yellow Card
Dweh
Assist: Hrošovský
Kabongo
Doski
Yellow Card
Penalty cancelled
Dweh
Yellow Card
Sobol
Memić
Pavlović
Assist: Zorvan
Gabriel
Doski
Alioum
Yellow Card
Memić
Kabongo
Tchanturishvili
Růsek
Sedláček
Višinský
Faal
Yellow Card
Kuol
Faal (OG)
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | +25 | 31 |
| 6 |  Teplice | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 21 |
| 7 |  FK Jablonec | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 |  Zbrojovka Brno | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 20 |
| 9 |  Plzen | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 19 |
| 10 |  Bohemians 1905 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Match Statistics
FK Jablonec
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. HanušG
- 4N. TekijaškiD
- 7V. TchanturishviliM
- 8F. ZorvanM
- 9A. RůsekF
- 13R. SedláčekM
- 15D. PavlovićD
- 18M. CedidlaD
- 23E. SobolD
- 25S. NebylaM
- 36G. KuolM
Substitutes
- 6N. OkekeM
- 14D. SoučekD
- 16H. AhlM
- 17S. AlioumF
- 19J. ChramostaF
- 20J. SlámaD
- 21M. PolidarM
- 22Roman HorákM
- 24D. HollýM
- 33M. KukučkaG
- 57F. NovákD
Plzen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6L. ČervM
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 18T. LadraM
- 25C. KabongoF
- 29A. GabrielD
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 98F. PrebslD
- 99A. MemićM
Substitutes
- 1D. ŤapajG
- 2T. PališčákD
- 3D. VavroD
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 7S. LawalF
- 10M. ToureF
- 11M. VydraF
- 19C. SouaréM
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 36S. PirgiÄM
FK Jablonec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Zorvan | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — |
| D. Pavlović | D | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1/1 |
| S. Nebyla | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| J. Chramosta | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| S. Alioum | F | 44 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| D. Hollý | M | 19 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| A. Růsek | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| R. Sedláček | M | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| G. Kuol | M | 83 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6/9 |
| N. Tekijaški | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| V. Tchanturishvili | M | 71 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| N. Okeke | M | 19 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Cedidla | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
| J. Hanuš | G | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ahl | M | 7 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Sobol | D | 46 | 5.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| F. Novák | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Polidar | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Souček | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Sláma | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Kukučka | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Horák | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Wiegele | G | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Kabongo | F | 68 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| P. Hrošovský | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| A. Memić | M | 68 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| S. Dweh | D | 90 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| F. Prebsl | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Červ | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3/3 |
| S. Lawal | F | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| T. Pališčák | D | 28 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Ladra | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Gabriel | D | 62 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| C. Souaré | M | 28 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Faal | F | 22 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. PirgiÄ | M | 15 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | 62 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Višinský | M | 75 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Toure | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ťapaj | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Vydra | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vavro | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Maxim Panoš | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win FK Jablonec vs Plzen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted FK Jablonec to win against Plzen.
- What score did Fipster predict for FK Jablonec vs Plzen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of FK Jablonec 2–1 Plzen.
- What were the win probabilities for FK Jablonec vs Plzen?
- Fipster's model gave FK Jablonec a 85% chance of winning, Plzen a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.