Baník Ostrava
- Baník Ostrava have won once in their last five league games, losing four.
- Baník took just 22 points to finish bottom of the 1. Liga relegation group, and they need to find some form quickly to have any hope of survival.
- While their results have been poor, a larger problem has been the lack of goals for the team from the Steel City.
- Top scorer Abdallah Gning has netted 8 - 9 times in the league this season, and the hosts need to make the most of every opportunity they get if they are to survive.
- Banik will sit deep, defend compactly and look to disrupt the visitors’ rhythm.
FK Mladá Boleslav
- FK Mladá Boleslav are unbeaten in their last five, winning three.
- Mladá Boleslav took 11th place with a total of 35 points, entering the relegation group after a five-match unbeaten run which secured their place in the 1. liga.
Head-to-Head
- There have been over two goals in just one of the last five meetings between these sides.
- This fixture is often close, but the clash of styles usually favours Boleslav - three of the last five matches have been draws, and they hold a 19-14 win record over Banik in all competitions from 46 top-flight meetings.
Key Players
Solomon John and Roman Macek have provided the odd goal and have both registered several assists from midfield for Mladá Boleslav, providing a creative spark behind striker Michal Ševčík - the 8 - 9 goal striker is their top scorer and is crucial to their build-up play and attacking transitions.
Betting Insights
With the hosts losing four of their last five and the visitors unbeaten in five, backing the odds of 3.76 on an FK Mladá Boleslav win on the road looks a solid bet.
Prediction
Boleslav should edge a close one.
