Pardubice
- Pardubice are the form favourites with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last five.
- Pardubice have won six, tied two and lost two of their last ten across all competitions.
- Pardubice are compact and pragmatic in their approach, preferring to play vertical, fast-paced soccer and hit opponents on the counterattack.
- They've scored seven goals in their last four at home (W2, D1, L1).
Jablonec
- Jablonec have lost all four of their away games across all competitions this season.
- Jablonec have a record of W2 L3 over their last five.
- Lubos Kozel's Jablonec returned to winning after a 3-2 defeat away to NK Varazdin in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, as they beat SK Sigma Olomouc 2-1 at home in their opening 1. Liga 2026/2027 game.
Head-to-Head
- Jablonec are the only side to have beaten Pardubice in their last five games, a 2-0 victory away five months ago in the 2025/26 1. Liga.
- The head-to-head heavily favours Jablonec, who have won four of the most recent five meetings in Czechia's top flight.
- Pardubice have won one of the last five meetings between the two sides (D0, L4).
- Both sides average 1.0 goals per game against each other in the last five head-to-heads (Pardubice at home / Jablonec away).
Key Players
- Abdoullahi Tanko is Pardubice's main goal threat with three goals in his last five appearances.
- Jan Suchan leads Jablonec's scoring with one in one.
- Richard Sedlacek has one assist in one 1. Liga 2026/2027 game and could be a key man.
Betting Insights
- Backing Pardubice at 2.6 looks a good way to play this game.
- There is enough to like about Jablonec as the 2.82 away price and 3.2 draw price suggest.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.87 and both teams to score at 1.66 appeal as the best bets for Sunday.
- The draw and double chance markets may be the best angles for this game.
Prediction
- Pardubice are the slight favorites to win.
- Jablonec's away record suggests they may struggle to get a win at Pardubice.
- Jablonec's territorial pressure against Pardubice's fast-paced counter-attacks should ensure a back and forth game, rather than a tense and cagey slog.
