Plzen – Pardubice

Plzeň host Pardubice at the Doosan Arena with a clear incentive to climb the table, sitting ninth with 16 points from four wins, four draws and three defeats while boasting a modest +4 goal difference (23‑19). Pardubice, meanwhile, occupy the twelfth spot with 11 points earned through three victories, two stalemates and six losses, and a –4 margin (12‑16). The two sides have already met several times this season, and the narrow five‑point gap suggests a tightly contested encounter that could see Plzeň edge ahead if they convert their home advantage into another win. A positive result for the hosts would tighten the chase for European places, whereas Pardubice will need to snatch points to avoid slipping further down the standings.