Slovan Liberec vs Hradec Králové
Slovan Liberec seals solid 2-0 win
Mašek and Kayondo strike to secure home victory against the odds
Slovan Liberec claimed a confident 2-0 victory over Hradec Králové in the Czech Liga, with L. Mašek opening the scoring just before half-time and A. Kayondo adding a late second. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of an away win, turning the expected upset on its head as the home side comfortably held their ground.
Outcome probability
As the new Czech league season kicks off, Slovan Liberec and Hradec Králové prepare to face off in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns on a positive note after their respective finishes last season.
Key facts
- 1.Slovan Liberec finished 6th in the previous season with 46 points from 35 games.
- 2.Hradec Králové finished 4th with 56 points from 35 games.
- 3.V. Pilař departed Hradec Králové as a free agent ahead of the new season.
- 4.The most probable match outcome is a 0-1 away win for Hradec Králové.
- 5.The predicted total number of cards in the match is three.
The context
Slovan Liberec finished the previous campaign in 6th place, while Hradec Králové secured a slightly higher 4th position. The visitors enter this match shorn of V. Pilař, who departed as a free agent, potentially impacting their attacking options. Both sides will be looking to establish early momentum in this opening fixture.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Slovan Liberec
Away — Hradec Králové
Analysis
The probabilities favour an away win for Hradec Králové, with a 0-1 scoreline being the most likely outcome. This suggests a tight match where defensive solidity and a single moment of quality could decide the result. The predicted halftime score also supports an early lead for the visitors, indicating they may look to assert themselves from the outset. With a modest expectation of three cards, discipline will be key in such a finely balanced contest.
Prediction
Expect Hradec Králové to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory over Slovan Liberec. The visitors' slight edge in league standing and the predicted scoreline point to a match decided by a solitary goal, likely in the first half, with both teams battling hard to avoid conceding.
The verdict
This season opener sets the stage for what could be a competitive campaign. Hradec Králové's slim predicted victory hints at their intent to build on last season's strong finish, while Slovan Liberec will be keen to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures. Fans can anticipate a tactical, closely fought encounter with little margin for error.
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
Čech
Red Card
Mašek
Assist: Kušej
Slončík
Ludvíček
Stránský
Valenta
van Buren
Čihák
Yellow Card
Kušej
Dancák
Yellow Card
Vízek
Yellow Card
Darida
Koželuh
Masopust
Mikula
Yellow Card
Hodouš
Umar
Yellow Card
Kayondo
Assist: Juliš
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 14 |
| 2 |  Slovan Liberec | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 3 |  Zbrojovka Brno | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 9 |  Baník Ostrava | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Hradec Králové | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Plzen | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
Match Statistics
Slovan Liberec
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5P. HodoušF
- 8L. MasopustM
- 9L. MašekF
- 12V. StránskýM
- 14A. DrakpeD
- 18J. KoželuhD
- 19V. KušejF
- 27A. KayondoD
- 29L. HůlkaD
- 40T. KoubekG
- 60F. FayeM
Substitutes
- 3J. MikulaD
- 6A. BasiladzeF
- 7S. AfolabiM
- 10Q. ZybaM
- 15M. LexaM
- 16A. BužekM
- 17P. JulišF
- 24P. DulayM
- 33L. PešlG
- 94Venuste BaboulaF
Hradec Králové
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2D. LudvíčekM
- 5F. ČihákD
- 7J. UhrinčaťD
- 9M. ValentaM
- 10M. van BurenF
- 12A. ZadražilG
- 16V. DaridaM
- 19T. SlončíkF
- 25F. ČechD
- 26D. HorákM
- 27D. TrubačF
Substitutes
- 1P. VízekG
- 3F. MielkeD
- 6Elione NetoM
- 11S. DancákM
- 14J. HodekF
- 20M. VágnerG
- 24A. UmarF
- 30J. ChvátalM
- 58A. VlkanovaM
Slovan Liberec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Hodouš | F | 87 | 8.0 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Fallou Faye | M | 89 | 7.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 |
| Vasil Kušej | F | 65 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1/1 |
| Tomáš Koubek(C) | G | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Augustin Drakpe | D | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Aziz Kayondo | D | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2/2 |
| Josef Koželuh | D | 77 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Lukáš Hůlka | D | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Mašek | F | 89 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Lukáš Masopust | M | 78 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Vojtěch Stránský | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Aleko Basiladze | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Pešl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Juliš | F | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qendrim Zyba | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Soliu Afolabi | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ghislain Vénuste Baboula | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milan Lexa | M | 11 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Patrik Dulay | M | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Alexandr Bužek | M | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Mikula | D | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hradec Králové
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zadražil | G | 89 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vladimír Darida(C) | M | 76 | 7.5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2/2 |
| Filip Čihák | D | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Daniel Trubač | F | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Daniel Horák | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Matěj Valenta | M | 59 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jakub Uhrinčať | D | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Tom Slončík | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| Mick van Buren | F | 59 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| David Ludvicek | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| František Čech | D | 6 | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Elione Fernandes Neto | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakub Hodek | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matyas Vagner | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Vízek | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juraj Chvátal | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Mielke | D | 44 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullahi Umar | F | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Vlkanova | M | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Samuel Dancák | M | 30 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |