Hradec Kralove vs Zlin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hradec Kralove prepare to host Zlin on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this CZECH REPUBLIC: 1. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hradec Kralove, currently 7th in the standings with 30 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 18 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Zlin, sitting 9th with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Hradec Kralove and Zlin have favored Hradec Kralove, with Zlin claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Sparta Praha, Hradec Kralove recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zadrazil, Uhrincat, Cihak, Cech, Horak, Darida, Trubac, Kucera, Van Buren, Regza, Vlkanova. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Zlin's last outing came against Dukla Praha, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Dostal, Fukala , Kolar, Jugas, Krapka, Ulbrich, Didiba Moudoumbou, Petruta, Cupak, Kopecny, Kanu. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Hradec Kralove are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hradec Kralove and Zlin are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hradec Kralove's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Zlin's games average 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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