Pardubice – Hradec Králové

Pardubice host Hradec Králové in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the home side sitting 13th on 5 points after one win, two draws and five defeats, and a modest –8 goal difference (7‑13). Hradec Králové languish at the foot of the table in 113th place, having earned a solitary point from a draw and a loss while conceding four and scoring three. The gap in both points and form suggests Pardubice will be keen to consolidate their fragile hold on the lower half of the table, whereas Hradek will be desperate for a rare win to lift them off the bottom. Both clubs will be looking to reverse their recent trends in what could be a decisive encounter for their respective seasons.