Plzen vs Zbrojovka Brno
Plzen and Zbrojovka Brno share spoils
Kabongo's early strike cancelled out by Vašulín's second-half reply.
Plzen looked set for victory after C. Kabongo's 14th-minute goal, but Zbrojovka Brno fought back with D. Vašulín's equaliser just after the hour mark to secure a 1-1 draw. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, proving the visitors had more fight than expected.
Analysis
As the Czech league season kicks into gear, Plzen and Zbrojovka Brno face off in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams are eager to claim early points, with Plzen looking to bounce back after a slow start.
Plzen currently sit 16th in the league after one game without points, while Zbrojovka Brno are yet to play and hold 6th place by default. This early-season fixture offers both sides a chance to set the tone for their campaigns.
Plzen's defensive players, notably Dávid Krčík and Merchas Doski, have shown an unusual knack for scoring, adding an extra dimension to their game. Meanwhile, Zbrojovka Brno's attacking duo Lucky Ezeh and Daniel Vašulín are in fine form, having both scored in their recent win. The midfield creativity of Tadeáš Vachoušek and Amadou Dante could be pivotal for Brno, but Plzen's home advantage and defensive contributions may just tip the balance.
Prediction
Expect a tight match with Plzen narrowly clinching a 2-1 victory. The game is likely to be moderately disciplined, with around four cards shown. While a draw is statistically close, the home side's slight edge in scoring threats and form gives them the win.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Plzen's Dávid Krčík in good scoring form
Krčík scored a penalty in the last home match, showing confidence in front of goal from defense
Zbrojovka Brno's attacking duo in form
Ezeh and Vašulín both scored in the recent win, indicating strong attacking momentum
Zbrojovka Brno's creative midfield edge
Vachoušek's goal and assist plus Dante's assist and defensive work give Brno a creative and balanced midfield
Plzen's defensive players contribute offensively
Krčík and Doski show potential to score from defense, adding goal threats on set pieces
Key Takeaways
In summary, Plzen's blend of defensive goal threats and home resilience should see them through a closely fought contest against a spirited Zbrojovka Brno side. Fans can anticipate an engaging match with a few cards and a couple of goals to celebrate.
- Plzen are 16th in the league with 0 points from 1 game (W0 D0 L1).
- Zbrojovka Brno are 6th in the league with 0 points from 0 games (W0 D0 L0).
- Most probable fulltime score is 2-1 in favour of Plzen.
- Draw has the highest aggregated probability at 0.415, but home win is close at 0.475.
- Total cards expected to be around 4, indicating moderate discipline.
- Dávid Krčík scored a penalty in the last home match, showing scoring form from defence.
- Lucky Ezeh and Daniel Vašulín have both scored recently, highlighting Brno's attacking threat.
- Midfielders Tadeáš Vachoušek and Amadou Dante provide creativity and balance for Brno.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Plzen
Away — Zbrojovka Brno
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
Saal
Yellow Card
Kabongo
Assist: Sojka
PirgiÄ
Yellow Card
Saal
Danté
Yellow Card
Vašulín
Assist: Vachoušek
Sojka
Vydra
Ezeh
Kabongo
PirgiÄ
Memić
Vachoušek
Vašulín
Danté
Vaníček
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 6 |  Slovan Liberec | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Zbrojovka Brno | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 |  Bohemians 1905 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Baník Ostrava | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 11 |  Plzen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 12 |  Sigma Olomouc | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Plzen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 11M. VydraF
- 12A. SojkaM
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 25C. KabongoM
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 37D. KrčíkD
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 98F. PrebslD
- 99A. MemićM
Substitutes
- 1D. ŤapajG
- 6L. ČervM
- 7S. LawalF
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 10M. ToureF
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 18T. LadraF
- 19C. SouaréM
- 23B. FaalF
- 66S. BoháčM
- 80P. AduF
Zbrojovka Brno
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1A. HrdinaG
- 3Kauan Carneiro KakaD
- 6Lukáš PenxaM
- 14T. VachoušekM
- 15D. VašulínF
- 20L. SaalM
- 26F. VedralD
- 39J. KlímaD
- 44A. DantéD
- 68J. JanetzkýM
- 77L. EzehF
Substitutes
- 4E. HunálD
- 7Š. LangerM
- 9O. VelichF
- 10A. VaníčekM
- 11M. RymarenkoF
- 17J. ZmrhalM
- 18D. GranečnýD
- 19B. KanakimanaF
- 23P. ŠevčíkM
- 24D. SváčekG
- 29P. ŽitnýM
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christophe Kabongo | M | 71 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Alexandr Sojka | M | 66 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Sampson Dweh | D | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dávid Krčík | D | 91 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Hrošovský | M | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Amar Memić | M | 78 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Stefan Pirgić | M | 71 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florian Wiegele | G | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matěj Vydra(C) | F | 66 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Filip Prebsl | D | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dominik Ťapaj | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baboucarr Faal | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Boháč | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Toure | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Kwabena Adu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cheick Souaré | M | 13 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Lukáš Červ | M | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tomáš Ladra | F | 25 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Denis Višinský | M | 20 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Salim Fago Lawal | F | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
Zbrojovka Brno
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauan Carneiro Kaka | D | 91 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Daniel Vašulín | F | 79 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Filip Vedral | D | 91 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jakub Janetzký | M | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amadou Dante | D | 87 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Tadeáš Vachoušek | M | 79 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1/4 |
| Lucky Ezeh | F | 68 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Adam Hrdina | G | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakub Klíma(C) | D | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Lukáš Saal | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukas Penxa | M | 91 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Bienvenue Kanakimana | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Žitný | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Štěpán Langer | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eric Hunal | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denis Granečný | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaromír Zmrhal | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dominik Sváček | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Ševčík | M | 46 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antonin Vanicek | M | 23 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Rymarenko | F | 12 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Oliver Velich | F | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |