Hradec Králové vs Plzen
Hradec Králové and Plzen settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless Czech Liga clash.
The match between Hradec Králové and Plzen ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team managing to score. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 3-2 home win, proving that sometimes the ball just refuses to cooperate.
Outcome probability
The new Czech league season kicks off with an enticing fixture as Hradec Králové take on Plzen. Both sides have been busy over the summer, reshaping their squads and gearing up for what promises to be a competitive campaign.
Key facts
- 1.Hradec Králové have released V. Pilař ahead of the new season.
- 2.Plzen have signed F. Prebsl and transferred out R. Durosinmi.
- 3.The predicted halftime score is 2-1 in favour of Hradec Králové.
- 4.The final predicted scoreline is a narrow 3-2 win for Hradec Králové.
- 5.Plzen had a better goal difference than Hradec Králové last season.
- 6.This is the fifth round of the regular season.
- 7.The match is expected to be competitive and high-scoring.
- 8.Hradec Králové are predicted to maintain a narrow lead throughout the match.
The context
Hradec Králové have parted ways with V. Pilař, while Plzen have welcomed F. Prebsl and said goodbye to R. Durosinmi. These changes could influence the dynamics on the pitch as both teams look to start the season on a positive note.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Hradec Králové
Away — Plzen
Analysis
The match is expected to be a tight affair, with Hradec Králové holding a slight edge. The predicted halftime score of 2-1 suggests an open and competitive first half, with both teams finding the net. Plzen's superior goal difference last season hints at their attacking prowess, but Hradec's resilience and home advantage could prove decisive in a 3-2 finish.
Prediction
We anticipate Hradec Králové to secure a narrow 3-2 victory. The home side is likely to maintain a slender lead throughout, edging out Plzen in a match filled with goals and excitement.
The verdict
This season opener promises plenty of action and drama, with Hradec Králové just about holding off a determined Plzen side. Fans can expect a thrilling start to the campaign with goals aplenty and a closely fought contest.
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
Adu
Souaré
Horák
Kabongo
Yellow Card
Višinský
Slončík
Dancák
Červ
Yellow Card
Vlkanova
Yellow Card
Čvančara
Červ
Doski
Red card confirmed
Vavro
Red Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +18 | 20 |
| 8 |  FK Jablonec | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 9 |  Hradec Králové | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 10 |  Plzen | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Baník Ostrava | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -10 | 10 |
Match Statistics
Hradec Králové
5-4-1Starting XI
- 5F. ČihákD
- 7J. UhrinčaťD
- 10M. van BurenM
- 11S. DancákM
- 12A. ZadražilG
- 16V. DaridaM
- 19T. SlončíkM
- 25F. ČechD
- 26D. HorákD
- 27D. TrubačD
- 70T. ČvančaraF
Substitutes
- 1P. VízekG
- 2D. LudvíčekD
- 3F. MielkeD
- 6Elione NetoM
- 9M. ValentaM
- 20M. VágnerG
- 22S. PonikelskyM
- 24A. UmarF
- 30J. ChvátalM
- 33Rodrigo AbajasD
- 58A. VlkanovaM
Plzen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2T. PališčákD
- 3D. VavroD
- 6L. ČervM
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 19C. SouaréM
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 80P. AduF
- 99A. MemićM
Substitutes
- 7S. LawalF
- 10M. ToureF
- 12A. SojkaM
- 18T. LadraF
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 25C. KabongoF
- 29A. GabrielD
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 98F. PrebslD
Hradec Králové
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Čihák | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1/1 |
| V. Darida | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | — |
| F. Čech | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Ludvíček | D | 36 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| J. Uhrinčať | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Valenta | M | 23 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Umar | F | 11 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Dancák | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| T. Slončík | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. van Buren | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| A. Zadražil | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Trubač | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| T. Čvančara | F | 79 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| A. Vlkanova | M | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| D. Horák | D | 54 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Vágner | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Abajas | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Mielke | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Elione Neto | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Ponikelsky | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Vízek | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Chvátal | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Pališčák | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Dweh | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Wiegele | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Hrošovský | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2/2 |
| S. PirgiÄ | M | 7 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | 83 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Toure | F | 7 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Višinský | M | 59 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| C. Souaré | M | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| T. Ladra | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| P. Adu | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Sojka | M | 31 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Červ | M | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| D. Vavro | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| A. Memić | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/5 |
| C. Kabongo | F | 45 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| F. Prebsl | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Faal | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Maxim Panoš | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Gabriel | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Lawal | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Hradec Králové vs Plzen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Hradec Králové to win against Plzen.
- What score did Fipster predict for Hradec Králové vs Plzen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Hradec Králové 3–2 Plzen.
- What were the win probabilities for Hradec Králové vs Plzen?
- Fipster's model gave Hradec Králové a 51% chance of winning, Plzen a 24% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 51% confidence — a medium-confidence call.