Plzen vs Slovácko
Slovácko snatch draw at Plzen
Ndubuisi's strike cancels out Ladra's opener in a tight Czech Liga clash.
Plzen looked set for a comfortable win after T. Ladra put them ahead in the 64th minute, but Slovácko fought back with P. Ndubuisi's equaliser in the 82nd minute to secure a 1-1 draw. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 3-1 home victory, proving the visitors tougher to break down than expected.
Outcome probability
The new Czech league season kicks off with Plzen facing Slovácko in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are eager to make a strong start after their respective summer preparations, with Plzen looking to leverage their squad improvements and league standing from last season.
Key facts
- 1.Plzen finished 3rd last season with 63 points and a +22 goal difference.
- 2.Slovácko ended last season 4th with 30 points and a -21 goal difference.
- 3.Plzen have a points-per-game average of 1.80 compared to Slovácko's 0.86 last season.
- 4.Plzen signed F. Prebsl in the summer transfer window.
- 5.Plzen lost R. Durosinmi during the summer transfer window.
- 6.Slovácko made no notable transfer moves this summer.
- 7.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Plzen.
- 8.The most probable fulltime scoreline is 3-1 to Plzen.
The context
Plzen finished last season comfortably ahead of Slovácko, securing third place with a robust goal difference and points tally. Slovácko, while competitive, ended the campaign in fourth with a less favourable goal difference. The summer transfer window saw Plzen bolster their ranks with the signing of F. Prebsl, while losing R. Durosinmi, potentially impacting their attacking options. Slovácko have made no notable changes, setting the stage for a clash of stability versus fresh reinforcement.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Plzen
Away — Slovácko
Analysis
Plzen's superior league position and goal difference from last season suggest a stronger overall squad, which is further enhanced by their summer signing. Their points-per-game advantage indicates a more consistent performance level. Slovácko's lack of transfer activity might mean less disruption but also fewer improvements. The predicted halftime lead for Plzen reflects their likely early dominance, with the fulltime scoreline of 3-1 highlighting their ability to convert chances and maintain control throughout the match.
Prediction
We anticipate Plzen to take an early lead and maintain their advantage, ultimately securing a 3-1 victory. Their stronger squad depth and recent transfer activity give them the edge over Slovácko, who will find it challenging to keep pace in this opener.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, Plzen look well placed to assert themselves early on, using their summer business and last season's form as a springboard. Slovácko will need to regroup quickly after this opening setback if they are to challenge higher up the table.
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
Kabongo
Yellow Card
Spáčil
Doski
Yellow Card
Trávník
Yellow Card
Kabongo
Gabriel
Sojka
Kostadinov
Yellow Card
Ndefe
Yellow Card
Dweh
Yellow Card
Juroška
Ladra
Šviderský
Yellow Card
Červ
Yellow Card
Horský
Šviderský
Yellow Card
Ladra
Ndubuisi
Assist: Trávník
Kostadinov
Yellow Card
Kostadinov
Red Card
Slončík
Yellow Card
Heča
Yellow Card
Ndefe
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slovan Liberec | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 10 |  Hradec Králové | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 |  Plzen | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Bohemians 1905 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Artis | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| 14 |  Slovácko | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 2 |
| 15 |  Pardubice | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Plzen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 6L. ČervM
- 12A. SojkaM
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 18T. LadraM
- 25C. KabongoM
- 29A. GabrielD
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 80P. AduF
Substitutes
- 1D. ŤapajG
- 3D. VavroD
- 7S. LawalF
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 10M. ToureF
- 19C. SouaréM
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 98F. PrebslD
- 99A. MemićM
Slovácko
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2Gigli NdefeM
- 4A. StojchevskiD
- 6M. ŠviderskýM
- 10M. TrávníkM
- 11F. HorskýF
- 20M. HavlíkF
- 21Š. SlončíkD
- 22J. BehiratcheD
- 26T. KostadinovM
- 29M. HečaG
- 77P. JuroškaF
Substitutes
- 7G. NiarchosF
- 9A. MarinelliF
- 14A. AlabiD
- 15P. BlahútM
- 16G. SossehM
- 19Tomáš KrálD
- 25P. NdubuisiD
- 27A. DolžnikovM
- 34P. HalouskaG
- 72L. VorlickýM
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomáš Ladra | M | 80 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2/3 |
| Sampson Dweh | D | 88 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Prince Kwabena Adu | F | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Alexandr Sojka | M | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Červ | M | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Florian Wiegele | G | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Hrošovský(C) | M | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Christophe Kabongo | M | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Merchas Doski | D | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Adam Gabriel | D | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Baboucarr Faal | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denis Vavro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dominik Ťapaj | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salim Fago Lawal | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Toure | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Panoš | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cheick Souaré | M | 43 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Amar Memić | M | 43 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Filip Prebsl | D | 73 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denis Višinský | M | 43 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Stefan Pirgić | M | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Slovácko
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Sloncik | D | 88 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Gigli Ndefe | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michal Trávník(C) | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Milan Heča | G | 88 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jocelin Behiratche | D | 88 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Pavel Juroška | F | 58 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Marek Havlík | F | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Martin Šviderský | M | 79 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Andrej Stojchevski | D | 88 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Horský | F | 79 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tihomir Kostadinov | M | 85 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adam Alabi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gibril Sosseh | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomas Kral | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giannis Niarchos | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Artur Dolznikov | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pavel Halouska | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Marinelli | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Ndubuisi | D | 9 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Patrik Blahút | M | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Vorlický | M | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |