Zlin vs Slovan Liberec
Liberec nicks narrow win at Zlin
L. Mašek's second-half strike secures all three points for the visitors.
Slovan Liberec edged past Zlin with a solitary goal from L. Mašek in the 64th minute, proving enough to claim victory in this Czech Liga clash. The match was a tight affair, with Liberec managing to hold on to their slim lead. Fipster's prediction of an away win was spot on, though the exact scoreline was a touch optimistic.
Outcome probability
As the new season kicks off, Zlin and Slovan Liberec prepare to face off in what promises to be a compelling encounter. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns positively, with fresh squads and new ambitions shaping their approach.
Key facts
- 1.Slovan Liberec have a significantly better goal difference (19 goals) than Zlin this season.
- 2.Slovan Liberec are ranked 6th in their league with 46 points from 35 games.
- 3.Zlin are ranked 2nd in their league with 41 points from 35 games.
- 4.Slovan Liberec have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of L. Hůlka, V. Kušej (loan), and J. Bořil.
- 5.Slovan Liberec have lost M. Icha, A. N'Guessan, and T. Diakité to transfers.
- 6.The predicted halftime and fulltime score is 0-2 in favour of Slovan Liberec.
- 7.The away win probability for Slovan Liberec is overwhelmingly high at 98%.
- 8.The match is part of the regular season, round 5 of the competition.
The context
Zlin enter this fixture ranked 2nd last season with 41 points, while Slovan Liberec finished 6th with 46 points. The visitors have bolstered their squad with the arrivals of L. Hůlka and J. Bořil on free transfers, and V. Kušej on loan, while parting ways with M. Icha, A. N'Guessan, and T. Diakité through transfers. These changes could prove pivotal in their quest for a strong start.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Zlin
Away — Slovan Liberec
Analysis
The prediction heavily favours Slovan Liberec to win away from home, with a 0-2 scoreline both at halftime and fulltime. Their superior goal difference of 19 goals compared to Zlin's suggests a more potent attack and solid defence. The visitors' summer business, including key signings, has strengthened their squad depth and tactical options, potentially giving them the edge in this matchup.
Prediction
Expect Slovan Liberec to take control early and maintain their lead throughout, securing a 2-0 victory without conceding. The halftime scoreline of 0-2 indicates a strong start, putting Zlin on the back foot from the outset.
The verdict
This fixture sets the tone for both teams' seasons, with Slovan Liberec looking to build momentum from a confident away win. Zlin will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge the visitors in future encounters.
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
Šmiga
Yellow Card
Kopečný
Yellow Card
Hůlka
Yellow Card
Grygera
Lexa
Afolabi
Yellow Card
Appiah
Petruta
Krollis
Hodouš
Mašek
Assist: Baboula
Šmiga
Kušej
Černín
Yellow Card
Bartošák
Yellow Card
Bužek
| # | 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 |
| 15 |  Pardubice | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| 16 |  Zlin | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Zlin
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 9D. ŠmigaF
- 10S. PetrutaM
- 17S. DostálG
- 19C. NombilM
- 20F. AppiahM
- 21D. GrygeraM
- 22M. FukalaD
- 23M. KopečnýD
- 24J. ČernínD
- 28J. KolářD
- 82M. PišojaM
Substitutes
- 4T. UlbrichM
- 14S. KanuF
- 26M. CupákM
- 31L. BartošákD
- 35O. KukučkaD
- 37T. FojtuM
- 39A. KřapkaD
- 45Prince Mbatshi MukubaD
- 53T. HellebrandM
- 64Stepan BachurekG
- 88T. PoznarF
Slovan Liberec
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5P. HodoušM
- 8L. MasopustM
- 14A. DrakpeD
- 15M. LexaM
- 16A. BužekM
- 18J. KoželuhD
- 19V. KušejM
- 27A. KayondoD
- 29L. HůlkaD
- 40T. KoubekG
- 99R. KrollisF
Substitutes
- 6A. BasiladzeF
- 7S. AfolabiM
- 9L. MašekF
- 10Q. ZybaM
- 12V. StránskýM
- 17P. JulišF
- 24P. DulayM
- 33L. PešlG
- 47Jindrich MusilG
- 60F. FayeM
- 94Venuste BaboulaF
Zlin
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marián Pišoja | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michal Fukala | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stanislav Dostal | G | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miloš Kopečný(C) | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakub Černín | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jakub Kolar | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cletus Nombil | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Frank Appiah | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Šmiga | F | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stanislav Petruta | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Grygera | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Antonín Křapka | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukas Bartosak | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomáš Poznar | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michal Cupak | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stanley Kanu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ondřej Kukučka | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Ulbrich | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stepan Bachurek | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomas Hellebrand | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomas Fojtu | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Mbatshi Mukuba | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Slovan Liberec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukáš Masopust | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomáš Koubek(C) | G | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vasil Kušej | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Hůlka | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Raimonds Krollis | F | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josef Koželuh | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Augustin Drakpe | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aziz Kayondo | D | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Hodouš | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milan Lexa | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandr Bužek | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Qendrim Zyba | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vojtěch Stránský | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Mašek | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ghislain Vénuste Baboula | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Pešl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Juliš | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aleko Basiladze | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Dulay | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Soliu Afolabi | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jindrich Musil | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fallou Faye | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |