České Budějovice 2-3 Karviná – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Karviná at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this České Budějovice vs Karviná fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov plays host to České Budějovice versus Karviná in Czech Liga, Regular Season - 26. Kick-off: Sunday 16 March 2025 at 14:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
České Budějovice have collected 0.20 PPG across 10 Czech Liga outings this season: 0W 2D 8L. Last five: L L L L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.80 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for České Budějovice, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, České Budějovice have posted 0W 3D 7L at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov — 0.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Karviná (all games): 1W 4D 5L across 10 Czech Liga outings this term — 0.70 points per game. Last five: L L W D D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 2.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Karviná, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Karviná's away record: 1W 4D 5L from 10 road trips in Czech Liga this season (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 0.20 PPG for České Budějovice against 0.70 for Karviná. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 6 meetings: České Budějovice 2W, Karviná 3W, 1D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 6 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 20 Oct 2024, ended 1–4 with Karviná winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
České Budějovice half-time and goal-timing data (62 games, 31 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 44% of games.
Karviná half-time and goal-timing data (62 games, 31 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — České Budějovice 52% versus Karviná 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (České Budějovice 64% | Karviná 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects České Budějovice 1.20 xG and Karviná 1.53 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: České Budějovice attack 0.634 / defence 1.551 | Karviná attack 0.881 / defence 1.353. League average goals — home 1.394 / away 1.123. České Budějovice's attack strength of 0.634 is below the league average — the 1.20 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Karviná bring a strong defensive rating of 1.353 — this is suppressing České Budějovice's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 55 České Budějovice games / 55 Karviná games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: České Budějovice 29% | Draw 27% | Karviná 44%. Fair-value odds: České Budějovice 3.45 | Draw 3.70 | Karviná 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.73. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.73 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Karviná are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Karviná if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.73 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 51% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: České Budějovice 10% | Karviná 80%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: České Budějovice vs Karviná | Competition: Czech Liga, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov • Kick-off: Sunday 16 Mar 2025, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: České Budějovice 29% | Draw 27% | Karviná 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 56% | xG České Budějovice 1.20 / Karviná 1.53 • Poisson strength factors: České Budějovice attack 0.634 / def 1.551 | Karviná attack 0.881 / def 1.353 | league avg home 1.394 / away 1.123 • Poisson stance: Karviná (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.20
České Budějovice xG
Expected Goals
1.53
Karviná xG
56%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
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 České Budějovice vs Karviná kick off?
České Budějovice vs Karviná kicked off at 14:30 on Sunday 16 March 2025 at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov.
What was the final score in České Budějovice vs Karviná?
České Budějovice 2 - 3 Karviná.
Where is České Budějovice vs Karviná being played?
The match is being played at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov.
What competition is České Budějovice vs Karviná part of?
České Budějovice vs Karviná is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win České Budějovice vs Karviná?
Our statistical model gives České Budějovice a 29% chance of winning, Karviná a 44% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Karviná the favourite.
Will both teams score in České Budějovice vs Karviná?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both České Budějovice and Karviná will score (BTTS).
Will České Budějovice vs Karviná have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between České Budějovice and Karviná?
Record (6 meetings): České Budějovice 2W | Draws 1 | Karviná 3W.
What form are České Budějovice and Karviná in?
České Budějovice (all comps): 0W-2D-8L in 10 | 0.20 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 2.80 | L5 L-L-L-L-L. Karviná (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-L-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from České Budějovice's attack rating (0.63) and Karviná's defence rating (1.35), the model arrives at 1.20 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Karviná's attack (0.88x) against České Budějovice's defence (1.55x) — and the away total comes out at 1.53.
These ratings are built from 55/55 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 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.5%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.2%), 0-1 (8.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Karviná Win
29%
3.48
27%
3.68
44%
2.26
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.0%
Away win
1 – 2
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.20
České Budějovice xG
Total xG
2.73
1.53
Karviná xG
3.48
29%
Home win
3.68
27%
Draw
2.26
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.80
44%
BTTS No
2.26
Clean Sheet
22%
4.64
30%
3.31
Win to Nil
6%
16.17
13%
7.49
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.5 | 10.0 | 7.7 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 7.8 | 12.0 | 9.2 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for České Budějovice vs Karviná?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are České Budějovice and Karviná expected to score?
The model projects 1.20 expected goals for České Budějovice and 1.53 for Karviná, a combined total of 2.73.
How confident is the prediction model for České Budějovice vs Karviná?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
České Budějovice's recent record stands at 8W 13D 41L from 62 games, a 0.60 PPG return, with L-L-L-L-L in the last five. The sample for České Budějovice is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Karviná, meanwhile, have gone 17W 16D 29L across 62 games — 1.08 PPG, with L-L-W-D-D in their last five. The sample for Karviná is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Karviná by 0.48 — a real, if not enormous, edge over České Budějovice heading into this one.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, České Budějovice have managed 8W 6D 17L from 31 games — 0.97 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Karviná's away record stands at 6W 8D 17L across 31 trips, a 0.84 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
České Budějovice are averaging 0.89 goals scored and 2.26 conceded per game recently; Karviná are on 1.11 scored and 1.68 conceded.
Last 62 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
České Budějovice
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Karviná
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are České Budějovice and Karviná in coming into this match?
České Budějovice have gone 8W 13D 41L in their last 62 games (0.60 PPG), while Karviná have gone 17W 16D 29L in their last 62 (1.08 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — České Budějovice at home or Karviná away?
České Budějovice's home record (0.97 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — České Budějovice at home: 0.97 PPG; Karviná away: 0.84 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 7 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 16 March 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Karviná go into this on the back of 4 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Karviná won 4-1 on 20 Oct 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, České Budějovice have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Karviná — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 7 Meetings
2
České Budějovice
1
Draws
4
Karviná
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between České Budějovice and Karviná?
From 7 meetings on record, České Budějovice have won 2, Karviná have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did České Budějovice and Karviná last play each other?
They last met on 16 March 2025, when České Budějovice 2-3 Karviná.
Who has won more matches between České Budějovice and Karviná?
Karviná have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
České Budějovice are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches.
Karviná are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — České Budějovice 42%, Karviná 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 61% for České Budějovice and 61% for Karviná. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 36% and 48% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: České Budějovice have failed to score in 48% of games; Karviná in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = České Budějovice home games / Karviná away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when České Budějovice play Karviná?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 42% of České Budějovice's recent matches and 58% of Karviná's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is České Budějovice vs Karviná usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 61% of České Budějovice's matches and 61% of Karviná's.
Do České Budějovice and Karviná tend to score early?
České Budějovice have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Karviná in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Karviná edge out České Budějovice 2-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Karviná beat České Budějovice 2-3 at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov, Regular Season - 26, in the Czech Liga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting České Budějovice 1.20 xG and Karviná 1.53 xG, a combined 2.73. The scoreboard read 2-3 for 5 actual goals. České Budějovice beat their projection by 0.8 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Karviná outscored their 1.53 projection by 1.5. Those figures were built on strength ratings of České Budějovice attack 0.63 / defence 1.55 against Karviná attack 0.88 / defence 1.35, drawn from 55/55 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it České Budějovice 29% | Draw 27% | Karviná 44%, with Karviná to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. Over 3.5 was 29% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (České Budějovice 64%, Karviná 56%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
České Budějovice's trading profile (62 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Karviná's trading profile (62 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Karviná arrived the stronger side — 1.08 PPG against 0.60. The form guide was vindicated by the result. České Budějovice (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.81 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Karviná (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.03 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.