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- MSK Zilina welcome FC Kosice to the Pod Dubnom on Sunday, hoping to extend the momentum of their 3-1 Cup win over their opponents from 2025/2026.
- Zilina have been in inconsistent form overall, winning just 2 and losing 3 of their last 5 fixtures, but they responded well to the Hajduk Split loss with a 2-1 win at home.
- Pavol Stano has been in charge of Zilina since 11 July 2025 and has kept the club's high-tempo, press-heavy identity in place.
- His side play vertically, with wide attacks and quick ball transitions, led by Marko Roginic, who has scored 2 goals in the club's last 5 games.
Away - FC Kosice
- Kosice have been a tougher proposition since Peter Cernak took over as head coach on 17 December 2025, with the visitors leaning on a compact defensive block and transition-based football.
- Their recent form has been mediocre, with 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions.
- Their away record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses in 6 matches, and Kosice have scored 7 away goals in the same period (averaging 1.17 goals a game).
Head-to-Head
MSK Zilina have won 2 of the last 5 matches between the two clubs, while Kosice have won 1 and there have been 2 draws.
Key Players
Marko Roginic - has scored 2 goals in Zilina's last 5 games and leads their quick transition attacks.
Betting Insights
- The odds are tight, with Zilina at 1.69, Kosice at 4.16 and the draw at 4.2.
- A Zilina win + Both Teams To Score combination is highlighted as the best fit for this matchup given Kosice's intent and Zilina's recent Cup momentum.
Prediction
Kosice have failed to win any of their last 3 visits to Zilina, and that, combined with the home advantage, should be enough to see the hosts claim the points this Sunday .
