Slovácko (home)
- Slovácko’s 4-1 first-leg rout in Brno leaves them needing only to keep their composure to secure their First League status for another season at the expense of Artis Brno, the third-place finishers in the Czech National Football League.
- Roman Skuhravý’s side were inconsistent all season, finishing the First League season in the relegation group with just seven wins and only 30 points from 35 games.
- Marek Havlík’s superb free-kick put the visitors ahead of the game and his midfield general control of the tempo enabled them to exploit Artis at both ends of the field.
- Gigli Ndefe and Patrik Blahút both struck to put the game beyond doubt, and Blahút’s pace and persistence have been a constant threat.
Artis (away)
- Artis finished third in the 2. liga with 15 wins from 29 games and 52 points, earning them a shot at promotion to the Czech top flight for the first time in their history under their current identity.
- Roman Nádvorník took over in March and brought structure, discipline and an aggressive mentality to a side that played high-tempo football.
- Quadri Adediran will be the main threat to the hosts on Sunday as he was in the 2. liga, where he was the club's leading scorer.
- Artis are all about direct play with wide runners and early through balls but can lose their shape against organised sides.
- If Artis press early, they can be caught out by Slovácko’s pace and tempo.
- Martin Pospíšil is the calm in the eye of the storm in midfield and Issa Fomba’s explosiveness on the wings can be a real threat when Artis get it right.
Head-to-Head
There is almost no recent head-to-head record between these clubs at senior level with their only top-flight match-up this season in the baráž .
Key Players
- Marek Havlík’s superb free-kick put the visitors ahead of the game and his midfield general control of the tempo enabled them to exploit Artis at both ends of the field.
- Patrik Blahút’s pace and persistence have been a constant threat.
- Quadri Adediran was the club's leading scorer in the 2. liga and will be Artis’s main threat.
- Martin Pospíšil is the calm in the eye of the storm in midfield.
- Issa Fomba’s explosiveness on the wings can be a real threat when Artis get it right.
Betting Insights
- The odds suggest that Slovácko are overwhelming favorites to secure their place in the First League at 1.53, with Artis at 5.0 and the draw at 3.9.
- Both teams to score (Yes) is a favorable bet at 1.73 and the piece backs that rather than a Slovácko win at a very short price.
Prediction
The hosts have been up and down this season and even though Artis need a three-goal swing to force extra time, it is hard to see them overturning the aggregate score given their 4 - 1 defeat in the first leg.
