Jablonec (home)
- 3rd-placed Jablonec nad Nisou 97 (42 points from 22 games) and 6th-placed MFK Karvina (32 points from 22) have had contrasting form in 1. Liga 2025-2026 so far, but home advantage and momentum should swing this game the way of the hosts.
- Lubos Kozel’s Jablonec team have a structural, yet simple approach to their 3-at-the-back system, playing with a compact defensive unit, pressing selectively, and transitioning quickly.
- Midfielder Jakub Považanec has been a key player in transition this campaign, while veteran centre-back Tomas Hubschman brings leadership and experience, as well as being Jablonec’s biggest set piece threat.
- Forward Jan Chramosta has hit the net eight times in 20 league appearances so far and represents Jablonec’s most reliable goal threat.
Karvina (away)
- Marek Jarolim has only been in charge of Karvina since October 2025, but he has already stamped his identity onto the team.
- They play a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1, focusing on ball circulation, positional rotation, and high-tempo pressing to force turnovers.
- David Krizanek is the man that holds the line at the center of defence, breaking up counters and being the starting point for the build-up from the back.
- Midfield engine Lukas Budinsky has been a good fit in Jarolim’s system, allowing Karvina to play possession-based football, while Emmanuel Ayaosi is their main goal threat.
- He has hit the net five times in 22 1. Liga 2025/2026 appearances, representing a direct outlet for Karvina to hurt defenses.
Head-to-Head
- Jablonec are unbeaten in their last three home games, winning two and drawing one.
- Karvina are winless in their last three away games against Jablonec.
Key Players
- Jakub Považanec
- Midfielder who has been key in transitions this campaign.
- Tomas Hubschman
- Veteran centre-back and Jablonec’s biggest set piece threat.
- Jan Chramosta
- Forward with 8 goals in 20 league appearances.
- David Krizanek
- Central defender who anchors Karvina’s build-up from the back.
- Lukas Budinsky
- Midfield engine enabling Karvina’s possession play.
- Emmanuel Ayaosi
- Main goal threat for Karvina with 5 goals in 22 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Jablonec are long odds at 1.93, with Karvina 3.55 and the draw 3.45 for Saturday’s 1. Liga 2025-2026 clash.
- Jablonec are one of the most solid teams in the league when they play at home, with just five wins, five draws and one defeat from their 11 1. Liga 2025-2026 fixtures.
- Meanwhile, Karvina have been more dangerous on their travels than at home, winning six and losing five of their 11 games on the road.
- Both teams have scored more than a goal per game on average this season, so the Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.78 represents good value for what should be an open and exciting game.
Prediction
- We’re backing the hosts to continue their fine form at home to edge what could be a close fixture.
- The visitors’ inability to win in their last three visits to Jablonec suggests a mental barrier that could be decisive.
