Baník Ostrava vs Plzen prediction
Baník Ostrava – Plzen, Czech Liga, Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Městský stadion ve Vítkovicích
Baník Ostrava is #13 in the table (11 pts) and Plzen #9 (16 pts). Baník Ostrava has not won any of its last 5 matches. Plzen averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Baník Ostrava 2, draws 1, Plzen 3. Their last meeting, on April 25, 2026, ended Baník Ostrava 0-1 Plzen.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Baník enter under pressure to find goals and lift themselves away from the lower end of the Czech Liga table. Plzeň have been inconsistent too, but their attacking record gives them the clearer route to controlling the match, particularly in transition. The availability picture requires a final check, with reports listing several players on both sides as absent or short of full fitness. Recent meetings also give Plzeň a psychological edge, although Baník’s home intensity can make this a much tighter contest than the form table suggests.
Predicted score and probabilities
The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.
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Plzeň have won the two most recent league meetings without conceding, including the last trip to Ostrava. The broader recent series is competitive, however, with Baník also recording notable wins in Plzeň during the previous seasons.
Injuries and absences
FotMob currently lists several fitness-related absences for each club, including Plzeň’s Matěj Vydra and Václav Jemelka. If confirmed on the official team sheet, those absences would reduce Plzeň’s options through the centre of attack and at centre-back, while Baník’s listed absentees would thin their rotation.
Form (last 5)
Baník Ostrava vs Plzen stats
| Baník Ostrava | Plzen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 12 |
| Goals scored | 7 | 24 |
| Goals conceded | 18 | 21 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-25Baník Ostrava 0-1 Plzen
- 2025-10-26Plzen 2-0 Baník Ostrava
- 2025-05-11Plzen 1-2 Baník Ostrava
- 2025-03-16Plzen 0-1 Baník Ostrava
- 2024-10-19Baník Ostrava 1-3 Plzen
- 2024-05-18Plzen 1-1 Baník Ostrava

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