Viktoria Plzen (Home)
- Viktoria Plzen are undefeated in their last five league matches (W4, D1).
- FC Viktoria Plzen occupy fourth spot with 41 points.
- The hosts head into this match in excellent form, taking all nine points from their last three matches, including impressive away wins at MFK Karvina and SK Sigma Olomouc, either side of a 3-1 home win over Slovan Liberec.
- Plzen are a tough side to beat at home, and they have a good record this season of six wins, three draws, and just two defeats in the 1. Liga 2025/2026.
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Recent stats:
- Undefeated last five league matches (W4, D1).
- Home record: six wins, three draws, two defeats.
Sparta Praha (Away)
- Visiting Sparta Praha also arrive in excellent shape, with Brian Priske’s high-tempo, high-pressing style of play since taking the helm in July 2025 helping them to four wins and a draw in their last five.
- Sparta’s last two matches have seen them win 3-0 away at FC Trinity Zlín and 2-0 at home to FC Hradec Kralove.
- Sparta have an away record of W7, D2, L2.
- Sparta’s 3-4-3 system has overloads in the wide channels and the half-spaces, and they move the ball at a pace which is designed to invite errors and allow them to surge forward to take advantage of those errors.
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Recent stats:
- Four wins and a draw in the last five.
- Away record: W7, D2, L2.
Head-to-Head
Sparta Praha won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Prague five months ago, but they have failed to win on any of their last two visits to Plzen (D1, L1).
Key Players
- Daniel Vasulin has nine goals in 17 1. Liga 2025/2026 appearances.
- Lukas Haraslin has nine goals in 17 1. Liga 2025/2026 appearances.
- Haraslin has scored six times in Sparta’s recent five-game run.
Betting Insights
- The bookies favour Plzen at 2.42.
- Sparta are close behind at 2.66.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.81 and is considered the best bet for the showdown.
Prediction
- This is a top-four matchup between two equally matched teams in good form, so there’s an opportunity for both sides to earn valuable points in the title race.
- The home advantage and Plzen’s current form give the edge to the hosts for this clash.
- Expect a fiercely fought game with goals likely, making Over 2.5 an attractive option.
