Jablonec
- Jablonec are the slight favorites for this game at 2.44 to Pardubice’s 2.65.
- Jablonec’s league position is third with 39 points from 21 games compared to Pardubice’s 25 points.
- Lubos Kozel has really exploited the width of his team’s 3-at-the-back system since he arrived at the club in July 2024, using the two wing-backs and the three in the centre to create overloads and stretch opponents.
- Jan Chramosta leads the scoring for the Jablonci with eight league goals from 19 appearances.
- Jablonec have a strong away record in the 1. Liga 2025-2026, with six wins in ten away from home and an average of 1.3 goals scored per game.
Pardubice
- Pardubice are 10th in the 1. Liga 2025-2026 table with 25 points from 21 games.
- Jan Trousil has introduced a greater level of tactical discipline and intensity to Pardubice since he took over in October 2025, particularly in terms of midfield pressing and a compact, counter-attacking style.
- Vojtech Patrak leads the attack with eight goals in 16 league appearances.
- Ryan Mahuta has been a revelation in the middle, providing five assists in the last five games.
- Pardubice are unbeaten in their last five games, with three wins and two draws, including an away win at Bohemians 1905 last time out.
Head-to-Head
Jablonec have won the last two meetings of the two teams, including a 3-2 home victory over Pardubice in this league five months ago.
Key Players
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Jablonec
- Jan Chramosta - eight league goals from 19 appearances.
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Pardubice
- Vojtech Patrak - eight goals in 16 league appearances.
- Ryan Mahuta - five assists in the last five games.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score is 1.69 in this game.
- The draw is a big price at 3.3.
- Pardubice have only won three of their 11 home games so far in the 1. Liga 2025-2026, scoring just 11 goals.
- Given Jablonec’s away scoring rate and Pardubice’s current form, there’s a strong argument for backing Both Teams to Score.
Prediction
- Expect a tight, transition-heavy game decided by wing duels and quick counters.
- A close scoreline with both teams finding the net looks likely.
