Zlin – Pardubice

Match analysis

Zlin host Pardubice in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, each desperate to climb out of the lower reaches of the table. The home team sit at the very bottom, 16th with no points from eight defeats and a meagre 7‑18 goal tally, while Pardubice occupy 13th place, having collected five points from one win, two draws and five losses, scoring seven and conceding thirteen. With Zlin yet to earn a single point this season, they will be looking to spark a turnaround, whereas Pardubice will aim to extend their modest three‑point cushion over the teams below. The fixture also adds another chapter to a head‑to‑head that has largely favoured the struggling hosts, making the encounter a potential turning point for both clubs.