Plzen vs Baník Ostrava – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Plzen (54%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Plzen face Baník Ostrava.
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Analysis
Baník Ostrava make the trip to Doosan Arena to face Plzen in Czech Liga, Regular Season - 27. The match kicks off on Saturday 3 April 2027 at 13:00 UTC.
Current Form
Plzen's overall Czech Liga record this term: 5W 2D 3L from 10 games (1.70 PPG). Last five: L W W L W. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Plzen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Doosan Arena, Plzen have gone 5W 2D 3L this season (10 games, 1.70 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Baník Ostrava have collected 0.80 PPG across 10 Czech Liga outings this season: 2W 2D 6L. Last five: L D L D L. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — 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 just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Baník Ostrava, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Baník Ostrava's away record: 3W 1D 6L from 10 road trips in Czech Liga this season (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
Form favours the hosts. Plzen's 1.70 PPG return is 0.90 points per game ahead of Baník Ostrava's 0.80 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record favours Plzen, who have won 6 of the last 10 meetings against Baník Ostrava — a 1D 3W return for the visitors.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Nov 2026, ended 4–0 with Plzen winning.
The historical record gives Plzen a meaningful edge here — 6 wins from 10 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading
Plzen half-time and goal-timing data (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games).
Baník Ostrava half-time and goal-timing data (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Plzen 50% versus Baník Ostrava 33%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Plzen 58% | Baník Ostrava 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Plzen 1.93 xG and Baník Ostrava 1.15 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 1.098 / defence 1.182 | Baník Ostrava attack 0.755 / defence 1.301. League average goals — home 1.347 / away 1.284. Baník Ostrava bring a strong defensive rating of 1.301 — this is suppressing Plzen's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 43 Plzen games / 42 Baník Ostrava games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Plzen 54% | Draw 26% | Baník Ostrava 20%. Fair-value odds: Plzen 1.85 | Draw 3.85 | Baník Ostrava 5.00. Plzen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 3.07. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.07 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.93 / 1.15) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Plzen are the pick at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Plzen if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.07 combined xG gives a 59% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 60%. Form rates corroborate: Plzen 70% | Baník Ostrava 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Plzen vs Baník Ostrava | Competition: Czech Liga, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Doosan Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Apr 2027, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Plzen 54% | Draw 26% | Baník Ostrava 20% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 60% | xG Plzen 1.93 / Baník Ostrava 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Plzen attack 1.098 / def 1.182 | Baník Ostrava attack 0.755 / def 1.301 | league avg home 1.347 / away 1.284 • Poisson stance: Plzen (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.93
Plzen xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Baník Ostrava xG
60%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
59%
Over 2.5
37%
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 is scheduled to kick off at 13:00 on Saturday 3 April 2027 at Doosan Arena.
Where is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava being played?
The match is being played at Doosan Arena.
What competition is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava part of?
Plzen vs Baník Ostrava is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Our statistical model gives Plzen a 54% chance of winning, Baník Ostrava a 20% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Plzen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Our model estimates a 60% 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 59%.
What is the head-to-head record between Plzen and Baník Ostrava?
Record (10 meetings): Plzen 6W | Draws 1 | Baník Ostrava 3W.
What form are Plzen and Baník Ostrava in?
Plzen (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-W-L-W. Baník Ostrava (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-D-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Plzen's attacking strength (1.10x league average) is weighed against Baník Ostrava's defensive record (1.30x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.93. Flip it around — Baník Ostrava's attack (0.76x) against Plzen's defence (1.18x) — and the away total comes out at 1.15.
These ratings are built from 43/42 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 11.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Plzen Win
54%
1.87
26%
3.85
20%
4.89
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
1 – 0
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.93
Plzen xG
Total xG
3.07
1.15
Baník Ostrava xG
1.87
54%
Home win
3.85
26%
Draw
4.89
20%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
59%
Over 2.5
1.69
41%
Under 2.5
2.44
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.66
40%
BTTS No
2.51
Clean Sheet
32%
3.15
15%
6.86
Win to Nil
17%
5.87
3%
33.52
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 11.6%.
How many goals are Plzen and Baník Ostrava expected to score?
The model projects 1.93 expected goals for Plzen and 1.15 for Baník Ostrava, a combined total of 3.07.
How confident is the prediction model for Plzen vs Baník Ostrava?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 48 outings, Plzen have picked up 1.71 PPG on a 23W 13D 12L record — L-W-W-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Plzen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Baník Ostrava's form line: 12W 10D 26L from 48 games, 0.96 PPG, last five L-D-L-D-L. The sample for Baník Ostrava is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Plzen are the form team by 0.75 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 1.75 PPG from 24 outings (12W 6D 6L).
On the road, Baník Ostrava have gone 4W 6D 14L from 24 away games — 0.75 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 1.83 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game recently; Baník Ostrava are on 0.98 scored and 1.46 conceded.
Defensively: Plzen have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 48 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Plzen
Blended
Baník Ostrava
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Plzen and Baník Ostrava in coming into this match?
Plzen have gone 23W 13D 12L in their last 48 games (1.71 PPG), while Baník Ostrava have gone 12W 10D 26L in their last 48 (0.96 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Plzen at home or Baník Ostrava away?
Plzen's home record (1.75 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Plzen at home: 1.75 PPG; Baník Ostrava away: 0.75 PPG.
Have Plzen or Baník Ostrava been keeping clean sheets recently?
Plzen have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Baník Ostrava in 29%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to April 2023 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. The two were last together as recently as 1 November 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Plzen have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Plzen won 0-4 on 1 Nov 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Plzen have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 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 1 November 2026, when Baník Ostrava 0-4 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 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Baník Ostrava are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Plzen 58%, Baník Ostrava 42% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Plzen) and 46% (Baník Ostrava).
On the defensive side: Plzen keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Baník Ostrava in 42%.
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?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Plzen's recent matches and 42% of Baník Ostrava's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Plzen vs Baník Ostrava usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 54% of Plzen's recent games and 46% of Baník Ostrava's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Plzen and Baník Ostrava tend to score early?
Plzen have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Baník Ostrava in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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