FK Jablonec vs Slovan Liberec
Slovan Liberec snatches narrow win at Jablonec
A late strike from V. Kušej secures a 2-1 victory in a match Fipster expected to end goalless.
Slovan Liberec edged out FK Jablonec 2-1 in the Czech Liga, overturning Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a goalless draw. P. Dulay opened the scoring just after the break, with S. Alioum equalising for Jablonec before V. Kušej's decisive goal sealed the win for Liberec. The match delivered more drama and goals than anticipated, proving predictions can sometimes be as slippery as a wet pitch.
Outcome probability
FK Jablonec and Slovan Liberec face off in what promises to be a closely contested match. Both teams have shown solid form recently, but neither has found a way to dominate the other in their previous meetings.
Match factors
Martin Cedidla's unusual scoring form
Cedidla has scored 3 goals in last 5 games, exceptional for a defender and a key threat in set-pieces
Slovan Liberec's scoring streak
Slovan Liberec has scored in 4 consecutive matches, showing strong attacking momentum
FK Jablonec's home scoring strength
Jablonec scores 1.5 goals per home game, above their away average, leveraging home advantage
Key creative midfielders in both teams
Jan Suchan and Patrik Dulay lead assists for their teams, pivotal for creating chances
No confirmed injuries affecting key players
Both teams have no confirmed outs, so full squads expected to compete at strength
The context
This fixture is part of the regular season's seventh round. FK Jablonec currently sits 8th in the league with 9 points from 4 games, while Slovan Liberec holds 2nd place with 13 points from 6 games. Their head-to-head record is fairly balanced, with 6 wins for Jablonec, 4 for Liberec, and 9 draws in 19 meetings.
Key insights
Martin Cedidla
FK Jablonec
Cedidla’s 3 goals in the last 5 games make him a rare scoring threat from defence, especially at home.
Czech Liga 26/273 goals in last 5 games, 4 appearances, 281 mins
Jan Suchan
FK Jablonec
Suchan’s 2 assists in 4 games highlight his role as a key creative force in midfield.
Czech Liga 26/272 assists in 4 appearances, 249 mins
Patrik Dulay
Slovan Liberec
Dulay’s 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 games underline his importance in Liberec’s attack.
Czech Liga 26/272 goals, 1 assist in 4 appearances, 300 mins
Analysis
The data suggests a low-scoring affair, with the most probable outcome being a 0-0 draw. Both teams have shown defensive resilience, and their previous encounters average just over two goals per match. FK Jablonec boasts a strong home scoring record, but Slovan Liberec's recent scoring streak indicates they can pose a threat. Key creative players like Jan Suchan for Jablonec and Patrik Dulay for Liberec will be pivotal, though neither side is expected to find the net this time around.
Key facts
- 1.In 19 head-to-head meetings, FK Jablonec have won 6, Slovan Liberec 4, with 9 draws.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 2.3 total goals, indicating moderate scoring.
- 3.FK Jablonec ranks 8th with 9 points from 4 games (W3 D0 L1).
- 4.Slovan Liberec ranks 2nd with 13 points from 6 games (W4 D1 L1).
- 5.Martin Cedidla has scored 3 goals in the last 5 games, an exceptional tally for a defender.
- 6.Jan Suchan leads FK Jablonec with 2 assists in 4 games, showing creative influence.
- 7.Slovan Liberec has scored in 4 consecutive matches, showing attacking momentum.
Prediction
Given the balanced rivalry and the statistical edge pointing towards a cautious game, the prediction is a 0-0 draw. The match is likely to be tight, with limited clear-cut chances and a modest total of three cards expected.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FK Jablonec
Away — Slovan Liberec
The verdict
In summary, FK Jablonec and Slovan Liberec are set for a stalemate that reflects their evenly matched histories and current form. Fans should prepare for a tactical battle rather than a goal fest, with both teams cancelling each other out.
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
Kayondo
Yellow Card
Mašek
Yellow Card
Jawo
Yellow Card
Hodouš
Koželuh
Dulay
Assist: Mikula
Suchan
Sláma
Masopust
Yellow Card
Lexa
Yellow Card
Alioum
Masopust
Mašek
Nebyla
Alioum
Kušej
Sedláček
Kušej
Tekijaški
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +18 | 20 |
| 2 |  Slovan Liberec | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 3 |  Mlada Boleslav | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 7 |  Sparta Praha | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | +6 | 15 |
| 8 |  FK Jablonec | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 9 |  Hradec Králové | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
Match Statistics
FK Jablonec
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1J. HanušG
- 4N. TekijaškiD
- 7V. TchanturishviliM
- 10J. SuchanM
- 13R. SedláčekM
- 15D. PavlovićD
- 17S. AlioumM
- 18M. CedidlaD
- 20J. SlámaM
- 25S. NebylaM
- 44L. JawoF
Substitutes
- 6N. OkekeM
- 8F. ZorvanM
- 9A. RůsekF
- 14D. SoučekD
- 16H. AhlM
- 19J. ChramostaF
- 21M. PolidarM
- 24D. HollýM
- 27F. VechetaF
- 57F. NovákD
- 99K. MihelakG
Slovan Liberec
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3J. MikulaD
- 5P. HodoušM
- 8L. MasopustM
- 9L. MašekF
- 14A. DrakpeD
- 18J. KoželuhM
- 19V. KušejM
- 27A. KayondoM
- 29L. HůlkaD
- 40T. KoubekG
- 60F. FayeM
Substitutes
- 7S. AfolabiM
- 10Q. ZybaM
- 12V. StránskýM
- 15M. LexaM
- 16A. BužekM
- 17P. JulišF
- 24P. DulayM
- 33L. PešlG
- 47Jindrich MusilG
- 94Venuste BaboulaF
FK Jablonec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Alioum | M | 76 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2/3 |
| D. Pavlović | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| N. Tekijaški | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| R. Sedláček | M | 84 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| S. Nebyla | M | 75 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| J. Suchan | M | 61 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1/2 |
| J. Chramosta | F | 29 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — |
| V. Tchanturishvili | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 |
| F. Zorvan | M | 29 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| F. Vecheta | F | 6 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Jawo | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Sláma | M | 61 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| J. Hanuš | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Okeke | M | 15 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Hollý | M | 14 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| M. Cedidla | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| F. Novák | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Polidar | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Souček | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Růsek | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Mihelak | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ahl | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Slovan Liberec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Dulay | M | 44 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 |
| T. Koubek | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Kušej | M | 87 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/6 |
| J. Mikula | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Kayondo | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Lexa | M | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4/5 |
| A. Drakpe | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Hůlka | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Stránský | M | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| P. Juliš | F | 3 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Hodouš | M | 46 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bužek | M | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Mašek | F | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| L. Masopust | M | 71 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Faye | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Koželuh | M | 46 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Q. Zyba | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jindrich Musil | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Pešl | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Venuste Baboula | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Afolabi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win FK Jablonec vs Slovan Liberec?
- Fipster's AI model predicted a draw between FK Jablonec and Slovan Liberec.
- What score did Fipster predict for FK Jablonec vs Slovan Liberec?
- Fipster predicted a final score of FK Jablonec 0–0 Slovan Liberec.
- What were the win probabilities for FK Jablonec vs Slovan Liberec?
- Fipster's model gave FK Jablonec a 28% chance of winning, Slovan Liberec a 27% chance, and a 45% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 45% confidence — a medium-confidence call.