Slovan Liberec 5-3 Zlin – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Slovan Liberec at 57% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Slovan Liberec vs Zlin encounter.
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Match Analysis
Slovan Liberec host Zlin at Stadion u Nisy in Czech Liga, Regular Season - 18. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 9 December 2023 at 14:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Czech Liga games this season, Slovan Liberec have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: W D W D W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Slovan Liberec, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Slovan Liberec's home record at Stadion u Nisy: 5W 1D 4L from 10 Czech Liga appearances (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Zlin stand at 1W 4D 5L from 10 Czech Liga matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L D W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.60 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Zlin, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Czech Liga this season, Zlin have posted 1W 3D 6L from 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Slovan Liberec carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.60 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.30 vs 0.70. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 5 previous meetings, Slovan Liberec have won 1, Zlin 3, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 12 Aug 2023, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Slovan Liberec in-play and half-time data (50 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games).
Zlin in-play and half-time data (50 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Slovan Liberec 62% and Zlin 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Slovan Liberec 58% | Zlin 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Slovan Liberec 1.61 xG and Zlin 0.77 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Slovan Liberec attack 1.074 / defence 0.945 | Zlin attack 0.684 / defence 1.006. League average goals — home 1.488 / away 1.189. Data: 46 Slovan Liberec games / 46 Zlin games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Slovan Liberec 57% | Draw 25% | Zlin 18%. Fair-value odds: Slovan Liberec 1.75 | Draw 4.00 | Zlin 5.56. The model has a clear lean to Slovan Liberec (57%) — a 39pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.38. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.38 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
Zlin lead the H2H ledger, but Slovan Liberec carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
On the Poisson output, Slovan Liberec are the pick at 57% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 25% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 2.38 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 42% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 43%. Form rates corroborate: Slovan Liberec 50% | Zlin 30% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Slovan Liberec vs Zlin | Competition: Czech Liga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Stadion u Nisy • Kick-off: Saturday 9 Dec 2023, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Slovan Liberec 57% | Draw 25% | Zlin 18% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 43% | xG Slovan Liberec 1.61 / Zlin 0.77 • Poisson strength factors: Slovan Liberec attack 1.074 / def 0.945 | Zlin attack 0.684 / def 1.006 | league avg home 1.488 / away 1.189 • Poisson stance: Slovan Liberec (57%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.61
Slovan Liberec xG
Expected Goals
0.77
Zlin xG
43%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Slovan Liberec vs Zlin kick off?
Slovan Liberec vs Zlin kicked off at 14:00 on Saturday 9 December 2023 at Stadion u Nisy.
What was the final score in Slovan Liberec vs Zlin?
Slovan Liberec 5 - 3 Zlin.
Where is Slovan Liberec vs Zlin being played?
The match is being played at Stadion u Nisy.
What competition is Slovan Liberec vs Zlin part of?
Slovan Liberec vs Zlin is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win Slovan Liberec vs Zlin?
Our statistical model gives Slovan Liberec a 57% chance of winning, Zlin a 18% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Slovan Liberec the favourite.
Will both teams score in Slovan Liberec vs Zlin?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Slovan Liberec and Zlin will score (BTTS).
Will Slovan Liberec vs Zlin have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Slovan Liberec and Zlin?
Record (5 meetings): Slovan Liberec 1W | Draws 1 | Zlin 3W.
What form are Slovan Liberec and Zlin in?
Slovan Liberec (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-D-W-D-W. Zlin (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.60 | L5 L-D-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Slovan Liberec's attack rating (1.07) and Zlin's defence rating (1.01), the model arrives at 1.61 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Zlin's attack versus Slovan Liberec's defence, projects 0.77 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 46/46 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.4%. Close behind: 1-1 (13.0%), 2-0 (12.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Slovan Liberec Win
57%
1.74
25%
4.02
18%
5.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.9%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
12.0%
Home win
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.61
Slovan Liberec xG
Total xG
2.38
0.77
Zlin xG
1.74
57%
Home win
4.02
25%
Draw
5.62
18%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.33
57%
BTTS No
1.75
Clean Sheet
46%
2.16
20%
4.99
Win to Nil
27%
3.76
4%
28.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.3 | 7.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 14.9 | 11.5 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 12.0 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Slovan Liberec vs Zlin?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Slovan Liberec and Zlin expected to score?
The model projects 1.61 expected goals for Slovan Liberec and 0.77 for Zlin, a combined total of 2.38.
How confident is the prediction model for Slovan Liberec vs Zlin?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 57%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 50 outings, Slovan Liberec have picked up 1.30 PPG on a 17W 14D 19L record — W-D-W-D-W across the most recent five. The sample for Slovan Liberec is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Zlin's form line: 10W 18D 22L from 50 games, 0.96 PPG, last five L-D-W-D-L. The sample for Zlin is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Slovan Liberec on 1.30 PPG, Zlin on 0.96. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Slovan Liberec have posted 1.50 PPG from 26 outings (11W 6D 9L).
On the road, Zlin have gone 2W 11D 13L from 26 away games — 0.65 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Slovan Liberec come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Slovan Liberec are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.46 conceded per game recently; Zlin are on 1.14 scored and 1.80 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Slovan Liberec have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games; Zlin in 62%.
Last 50 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Slovan Liberec
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Zlin
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Slovan Liberec and Zlin in coming into this match?
Slovan Liberec have gone 17W 14D 19L in their last 50 games (1.30 PPG), while Zlin have gone 10W 18D 22L in their last 50 (0.96 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Slovan Liberec at home or Zlin away?
Slovan Liberec's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Slovan Liberec at home: 1.50 PPG; Zlin away: 0.65 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Slovan Liberec and Zlin runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. They last met on 1 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Slovan Liberec's record when hosting Zlin specifically: 3W 0D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 8 Meetings
3
Slovan Liberec
1
Draws
4
Zlin
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Slovan Liberec and Zlin?
From 8 meetings on record, Slovan Liberec have won 3, Zlin have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Slovan Liberec and Zlin last play each other?
They last met on 1 February 2026, when Slovan Liberec 2-0 Zlin.
Who has won more matches between Slovan Liberec and Zlin?
Zlin have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Slovan Liberec are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 58% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 27% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Zlin are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Slovan Liberec 58%, Zlin 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Slovan Liberec) and 50% (Zlin).
On the defensive side: Zlin in 31%; Zlin in 46%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Slovan Liberec home games / Zlin away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Slovan Liberec play Zlin?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Slovan Liberec's recent matches and 50% of Zlin's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Slovan Liberec vs Zlin usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Slovan Liberec's recent games and 50% of Zlin's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Slovan Liberec and Zlin tend to score early?
Slovan Liberec have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Zlin in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Slovan Liberec cruise to a comfortable 5-3 victory over Zlin.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Slovan Liberec beat Zlin 5-3 at Stadion u Nisy, Regular Season - 18, in the Czech Liga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Slovan Liberec 1.61 xG and Zlin 0.77 xG, a combined 2.38. The scoreboard read 5-3 for 8 actual goals. Slovan Liberec beat their projection by 3.4 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Zlin outscored their 0.77 projection by 2.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Slovan Liberec attack 1.07 / defence 0.94 against Zlin attack 0.68 / defence 1.01, drawn from 46/46 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Slovan Liberec 57% | Draw 25% | Zlin 18%, with Slovan Liberec to win its most likely call at 57%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 8, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Slovan Liberec 58%, Zlin 56%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 62%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Slovan Liberec's trading profile (50 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
Zlin's trading profile (50 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Slovan Liberec 1.30 PPG, Zlin 0.96 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Slovan Liberec win broke the near-deadlock. Slovan Liberec (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 1.69 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.31 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Zlin (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 0.69 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 5 against a 1.58 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.