Teplice vs Plzen
Teplice and Plzen share a ten-goal thriller
A relentless goal-fest sees both sides refuse to settle for less than five each.
Plzen stormed ahead with three goals inside the opening ten minutes, courtesy of P. Hrošovský, C. Kabongo, and S. Dweh, but Teplice fought back fiercely, with L. Mareček and M. Radosta sparking a comeback. The match turned into a seesaw battle, featuring standout performances from M. Čermák, J. Auta, and J. Fortelný for Teplice, while M. Vydra and D. Višinský kept Plzen in the hunt. The 5-5 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a Teplice win, delivering a spectacle that neither side could claim outright victory in.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Teplice facing Plzen in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have made some summer moves, with Teplice bolstered by the arrival of M. Čermák and Plzen adjusting their squad with the signing of F. Prebsl and the departure of R. Durosinmi. This match will set the tone for their campaigns ahead.
Key facts
- 1.Teplice have signed M. Čermák ahead of the new season.
- 2.Plzen have signed F. Prebsl and lost R. Durosinmi in the summer transfer window.
- 3.Plzen had a better goal difference than Teplice last season.
- 4.Plzen averaged 1.80 points per game last season, higher than Teplice's 1.20.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Teplice.
- 6.The most likely full-time score is 2-1 to Teplice.
- 7.A total of four cards are expected in the match.
The context
As the curtain rises on the 2026 campaign, Teplice and Plzen prepare to test their squads after the summer reshuffle. Teplice have strengthened their ranks with M. Čermák, aiming to make an immediate impact. Meanwhile, Plzen welcome F. Prebsl but have lost R. Durosinmi, which could influence their attacking options. Both sides will be eager to start on a positive note.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Teplice
Away — Plzen
Analysis
Despite Plzen's superior goal difference and points-per-game advantage last season, Teplice's home advantage and squad additions give them an edge in this opener. The predicted halftime score of 1-0 suggests Teplice will start strongly, with Plzen pushing back in the second half but ultimately falling short. The forecasted 2-1 scoreline reflects a closely fought match with Teplice edging it.
Prediction
We anticipate Teplice to take the lead by halftime and maintain their advantage to secure a 2-1 victory. The match is expected to be competitive, with a total of four cards likely, indicating a spirited contest. Teplice's home performance and tactical setup should see them through against a resilient Plzen side.
The verdict
This season opener sets the stage for what could be an intriguing campaign for both teams. Teplice's early win would boost their confidence, while Plzen will look to regroup and respond in their next fixtures. Fans can expect a lively match with plenty of action and a narrow home victory to kick things off.
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
Hrošovský
Kabongo
Assist: Souaré
Dweh
Assist: Hrošovský
Mareček
Radosta
Yellow Card
Dweh
Yellow Card
Vydra
Assist: Souaré
Čermák
Assist: Radosta
Unknown
Jakubko
Goal
Assist: Radosta
Fortelný
Assist: Mareček
Kabongo
PirgiÄ
Mareček
Doski
Vydra
Pulkrab
Višinský
Assist: Memić
Fortelný
Yellow Card
Prebsl
Unknown
Krčík
Red Card
Zlatohlávek
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slovan Liberec | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| 5 |  Sigma Olomouc | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 6 |  Teplice | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 |  Sparta Praha | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| 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 |
Match Statistics
Teplice
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4O. VientiessD
- 5J. JakubkoD
- 6M. BílekD
- 8J. FortelnýM
- 10M. PulkrabF
- 12M. ČermákM
- 17John AutaM
- 23L. MarečekM
- 25M. RizničD
- 29M. TrmalG
- 35M. RadostaM
Substitutes
- 3J. ŠvandaM
- 11M. KozákF
- 13D. TaradudaD
- 14Ladislav Krejčí IM
- 16P. KodešM
- 22L. TakácsD
- 27M. NáprstekF
- 28D. VečerkaD
- 31K. LichtenbergG
- 33T. ZlatohlávekF
- 37D. MarečekM
Plzen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5Karel SpáčilD
- 11M. VydraF
- 14Merchas DoskiD
- 17P. HrošovskýM
- 19C. SouaréM
- 25C. KabongoM
- 36S. PirgiÄM
- 40S. DwehD
- 44F. WiegeleG
- 98F. PrebslD
- 99A. MemićM
Substitutes
- 1D. ŤapajG
- 6L. ČervM
- 7S. LawalF
- 9D. VišinskýM
- 12A. SojkaM
- 18T. LadraF
- 20Jiří Maxim PanošM
- 23B. FaalF
- 37D. KrčíkD
- 66S. BoháčM
- 80P. AduF
Teplice
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matej Radosta | M | 94 | 8.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Marcel Čermák | M | 94 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Lukáš Mareček | M | 60 | 7.6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| John Auta | M | 82 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Jan Fortelný | M | 94 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Matej Pulkrab | F | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oskars Vientiess | D | 94 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michal Bílek(C) | D | 94 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jakub Jakubko | D | 45 | 5.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Matej Riznič | D | 45 | 5.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Matouš Trmal | G | 94 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Krystof Lichtenberg | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Kodes | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Mareček | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laco Takacs | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ladislav Krejčí | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denys Taraduda | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josef Švanda | M | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Tomas Zlatohlavek | F | 34 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matyáš Kozák | F | 27 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Dalibor Večerka | D | 49 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matěj Náprstek | F | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Plzen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Hrošovský | M | 94 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Cheick Souaré | M | 94 | 7.9 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Matěj Vydra(C) | F | 64 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Christophe Kabongo | M | 60 | 6.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| Amar Memić | M | 94 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2/3 |
| Karel Spáčil | D | 94 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sampson Dweh | D | 94 | 6.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Stefan Pirgić | M | 60 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Prebsl | D | 79 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Florian Wiegele | G | 94 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Merchas Doski | D | 63 | 5.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dominik Ťapaj | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomáš Ladra | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Panoš | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandr Sojka | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Boháč | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salim Fago Lawal | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Denis Višinský | M | 34 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Baboucarr Faal | F | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Červ | M | 34 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Dávid Krčík | D | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Kwabena Adu | F | 30 | 5.9 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 0/1 |