Pardubice – Plzen

Pardubice host a daunting test against Plzeň as the two clubs meet for the first time this season. Sitting 13th with just five points from one win, two draws and five defeats, the hosts have struggled to find the net, managing only seven goals while conceding 13. Plzeň sit three places higher in 10th place, having accumulated ten points from two victories, four stalemates and two losses, and enjoy a marginally positive goal difference of +1 (16‑15). The clash offers Pardubice a chance to narrow the gap and climb out of the relegation zone, while Plzeň will look to consolidate their mid‑table position and keep the momentum of their unbeaten run alive. Both sides will be keen to improve their head‑to‑head record, which has remained evenly balanced in recent meetings.