Vitkovice Steel - Pardubice

The Facts

• A lower-table team faces a stern test hosting a top-ranking contender (ranked 12th in the Promotion - Extraliga Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 2nd in the Promotion - Extraliga Playoffs - Quarter - finals).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vítkovice won 4.
• In recent outings, Vítkovice has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Pardubice is on a roll with consecutive victories (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
• Pardubice may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• Pardubice carries the favorite tag into this contest.
• Confirmed absences for Pardubice: Kaut M. (Lower-Body Injury) Ludvig J. (Knee Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Vítkovice: Abdul J. (Upper-Body Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Pardubice: Lauko J. (Leg Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Vítkovice has recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, with a goal aggregate of 50:65 (averaging 2.5:3.3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Vítkovice against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 30:28 goals (averaging 3:2.8 per game).