Plzen – Sparta Praha

Plzeň host Sparta Prague at the Doosan Arena with both sides looking to tighten their grip on the table. The home side sit ninth with 16 points from four wins, four draws and three defeats, boasting a modest 23‑19 goal difference. Sparta sit five places higher, holding 19 points after six victories, a single draw and four losses, and enjoy a superior 20‑12 margin. A win for Plzeň would lift them into the top‑seven, while Sparta aim to maintain their push for European spots. The fixture also offers a chance for the hosts to close the narrow three‑point gap that separates them in the standings.