Plzen 1-0 Baník Ostrava – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Plzen at 49% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Plzen vs Baník Ostrava encounter.
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Analysis
Baník Ostrava make the trip to Doosan Aréna to face Plzen in Czech Liga, Championship Round - 5. The match kicks off on Sunday 15 May 2022 at 16:00 UTC.
Current Form
Plzen's overall Czech Liga record this term: 6W 4D 0L from 10 games (2.20 PPG). Last five: W W D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.50 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
At home at Doosan Aréna, Plzen have gone 8W 2D 0L this season (10 games, 2.60 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 7 clean sheets from 10 home games (70%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Doosan Aréna. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Baník Ostrava have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Czech Liga outings this season: 2W 3D 5L. Last five: W L L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 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.
Baník Ostrava's away record: 4W 2D 4L from 10 road trips in Czech Liga this season (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Form favours the hosts. Plzen's 2.20 PPG return is 1.30 points per game ahead of Baník Ostrava's 0.90 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
Trading
Plzen half-time and goal-timing data (34 games, 17 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; they lead at the break 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time.
Baník Ostrava half-time and goal-timing data (34 games, 17 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 47%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Plzen 44% versus Baník Ostrava 71%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Plzen 47% | Baník Ostrava 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Plzen 1.49 xG and Baník Ostrava 0.95 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: Plzen attack 1.212 / defence 0.862 | Baník Ostrava attack 1.011 / defence 1.068. League average goals — home 1.149 / away 1.085. Data: 30 Plzen games / 30 Baník Ostrava games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Plzen 49% | Draw 27% | Baník Ostrava 24%. Fair-value odds: Plzen 2.04 | Draw 3.70 | Baník Ostrava 4.17. Plzen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 44% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.43. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 56% — total xG of 2.43 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Plzen are the pick at 49% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Plzen if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.43 combined xG gives a 44% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Plzen 30% | Baník Ostrava 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Plzen vs Baník Ostrava | Competition: Czech Liga, Championship Round - 5 | Venue: Doosan Aréna • Kick-off: Sunday 15 May 2022, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Plzen 49% | Draw 27% | Baník Ostrava 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 44% | BTTS 48% | xG Plzen 1.49 / Baník Ostrava 0.95 • Poisson strength factors: Plzen attack 1.212 / def 0.862 | Baník Ostrava attack 1.011 / def 1.068 | league avg home 1.149 / away 1.085 • Poisson stance: Plzen (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.49
Plzen xG
Expected Goals
0.95
Baník Ostrava xG
48%
BTTS
70%
Over 1.5
44%
Over 2.5
23%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Plzen vs Baník Ostrava kick off?
Plzen vs Baník Ostrava kicked off at 16:00 on Sunday 15 May 2022 at Doosan Aréna.
What was the final score in Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Plzen 1 - 0 Baník Ostrava.
Where is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava being played?
The match is being played at Doosan Aréna.
What competition is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava part of?
Plzen vs Baník Ostrava is a Championship Round - 5 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Our statistical model gives Plzen a 49% chance of winning, Baník Ostrava a 24% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Plzen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Plzen and Baník Ostrava will score (BTTS).
Will Plzen vs Baník Ostrava have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 44%.
What is the head-to-head record between Plzen and Baník Ostrava?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Plzen and Baník Ostrava in?
Plzen (all comps): 6W-4D-0L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-W-D-W-W. Baník Ostrava (all comps): 2W-3D-5L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Plzen's attacking strength (1.21x league average) is weighed against Baník Ostrava's defensive record (1.07x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.49. Flip it around — Baník Ostrava's attack (1.01x) against Plzen's defence (0.86x) — and the away total comes out at 0.95.
These ratings are built from 30/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.4%), 0-0 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Plzen Win
49%
2.02
27%
3.73
24%
4.22
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.1%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
2 – 0
9.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.49
Plzen xG
Total xG
2.43
0.95
Baník Ostrava xG
2.02
49%
Home win
3.73
27%
Draw
4.22
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
44%
Over 2.5
2.27
56%
Under 2.5
1.79
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
39%
2.58
23%
4.42
Win to Nil
19%
5.21
5%
18.66
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 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 Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Plzen and Baník Ostrava expected to score?
The model projects 1.49 expected goals for Plzen and 0.95 for Baník Ostrava, a combined total of 2.43.
How confident is the prediction model for Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 34 outings, Plzen have picked up 2.41 PPG on a 25W 7D 2L record — W-W-D-W-W across the most recent five.
Baník Ostrava's form line: 15W 10D 9L from 34 games, 1.62 PPG, last five W-L-L-W-D.
Put side by side, Plzen are the form team by 0.79 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Baník Ostrava.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Plzen have posted 2.76 PPG from 17 outings (15W 2D 0L).
On the road, Baník Ostrava have gone 7W 4D 6L from 17 away games — 1.47 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Plzen come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Plzen are averaging 1.82 goals scored and 0.62 conceded per game recently; Baník Ostrava are on 1.76 scored and 1.38 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Baník Ostrava in 71%.
Defensively: Plzen have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 34 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Plzen
Current Season
Baník Ostrava
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Plzen and Baník Ostrava in coming into this match?
Plzen have gone 25W 7D 2L in their last 34 games (2.41 PPG), while Baník Ostrava have gone 15W 10D 9L in their last 34 (1.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Plzen at home or Baník Ostrava away?
Plzen's home record (2.76 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Plzen at home: 2.76 PPG; Baník Ostrava away: 1.47 PPG.
Have Plzen or Baník Ostrava been keeping clean sheets recently?
Plzen have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their recent games, Baník Ostrava in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Plzen have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Plzen have gone 3W 1D 2L from 6 meetings on their own ground against Baník Ostrava — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Plzen
1
Draws
3
Baník Ostrava
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Plzen and Baník Ostrava?
From 10 meetings on record, Plzen have won 6, Baník Ostrava have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Plzen and Baník Ostrava last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when Baník Ostrava 0-1 Plzen.
Who has won more matches between Plzen and Baník Ostrava?
Plzen have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Plzen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 71% of the time.
Baník Ostrava are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Plzen 47%, Baník Ostrava 65% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 65% for Plzen and 65% for Baník Ostrava. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 29% and 35% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Plzen keep a clean sheet in 53% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Plzen home games / Baník Ostrava away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Plzen play Baník Ostrava?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 47% of Plzen's games and 65% of Baník Ostrava's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65% of Plzen's matches and 65% of Baník Ostrava's.
Do Plzen and Baník Ostrava tend to score early?
Plzen have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Baník Ostrava in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Plzen edge out Baník Ostrava 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Plzen beat Baník Ostrava 1-0 at Doosan Aréna, Championship Round - 5, 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 Plzen 1.49 xG and Baník Ostrava 0.95 xG, a combined 2.43. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Baník Ostrava landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Plzen attack 1.21 / defence 0.86 against Baník Ostrava attack 1.01 / defence 1.07, drawn from 30/30 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Plzen 49% | Draw 27% | Baník Ostrava 24%, with Plzen to win its most likely call at 49%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 44%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 70% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Plzen 47%, Baník Ostrava 65%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Plzen's trading profile (34 games, 17 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 50% of the time, and duly kept one.
Baník Ostrava's trading profile (34 games, 17 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 71% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Plzen arrived the stronger side — 2.41 PPG against 1.62. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Plzen (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.41 scoring average — below par going forward. Baník Ostrava (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.47 scoring average — below par going forward.
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.