Jablonec welcome Viktoria Plzen at Stadion Strelnice, Jablonec nad Nisou on Saturday, Oct 17 at 3:00 PM in a 1st League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Jablonec come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Viktoria Plzen, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Jablonec head into this on the back of a defeat, while Viktoria Plzen arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Jablonec face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Viktoria Plzen have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Jablonec won 0–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Jablonec a slight edge, but Viktoria Plzen are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.