01 · 2 legs
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- Mladá Boleslav to win48%
- Over 1.5 goals78%
Czech First League16°16 km/h
Läs på svenskaOscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
Mladá Boleslav's unbeaten streak is their standout feature as they prepare to host Baník Ostrava. Five matches without a loss reflect not only resilience but also a strategic edge over the visitors. This consistency aligns with the expected goals data, showing Boleslav generating more attacking output with an xG of 1.3 per match compared to Ostrava's 0.96. The possession-control approach of both teams suggests a battle for midfield dominance, but Boleslav's current form and home advantage could tilt the scales.
While the head-to-head record since 2023 does not favor Boleslav, with no wins from five encounters against Ostrava, this small sample size is less significant than the current form and metrics. The model assigns Boleslav a 48% win probability, highlighting them as favorites. Moreover, the expected goals suggest that Boleslav is likely to find the net more often, a crucial factor given the visitors' slightly higher expected goals against (xGA) of 1.6 versus Boleslav's 1.5.
The match might not be the goal fest the over 2.5 goals probability of 54% hints at, but a 2-1 or 1-0 result for the hosts is plausible. With both teams capable of scoring, the 56% chance for both teams to find the back of the net seems reasonable. Still, the edge remains with the hosts.
For bettors seeking value, the odds align nicely with the model's assessment. Boleslav offers a tempting opportunity at odds of 2.2 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, providing a 6% edge. This is a calculated play on Boleslav's robust form and home field advantage — a sharp angle for those trusting the model's lean.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Mladá Boleslav | X | 2 · Baník Ostrava |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 6% 2.20 | 3.35 | 2.95 |
| Betsson | EV+ 6% 2.20 | 3.35 | 2.95 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 6% 2.20 | 3.35 | 2.95 |
Odds updated 1 Sept, 10:36
2.20 → 2.20
3.35 → 3.35
2.95 → 2.95
Betsson · 6 recorded price levels · 30/08/2026 → 01/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Czech First League data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Mladá Boleslav | Baník Ostrava |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 11 | 9 |
| xPoints | 7.3 | 6.1 |
| xG per match | 1.3 | 0.96 |
| xGA per match | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.24 | 0.14 |
| Playing style | Mladá Boleslav | Baník Ostrava |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| xT per match | 0.78 | 0.47 |
| xTA per match | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 18 | 23 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.24 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.24 | 0.29 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| Entries into the box per match | 9 | 8 |
| Entries into the box against | 18 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.79 | 0.7 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.73 | 0.7 |
| Passes per match | 365 | 237 |
| Passes against per match | 378 | 283 |
| Switches of play per match | 11.1 | 14.5 |
| Long balls per match | 22 | 23 |
| Set pieces | Mladá Boleslav | Baník Ostrava |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.07 |
| Corners per match | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Corners against per match | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| xG per corner | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.57 | 0.61 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.56 | 0.6 |
| Other | Mladá Boleslav | Baník Ostrava |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.68 | 0.66 |
| The goalkeepers | Jiri Floder (Mladá Boleslav) | Martin Jedlicka (Baník Ostrava) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 15 | 9 |
| Save % | 71% | 60% |
| xG prevented | 42% | 28% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Mladá Boleslav a 48% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Mladá Boleslav 48%, draw 26%, Baník Ostrava 26%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 54% and under at 46%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 56% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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