Karvina vs Plzen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Karvina prepare to host Plzen on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30 under referee Roucek, this CZECH REPUBLIC: 1. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Karvina, currently 6th in the standings with 32 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Plzen, sitting 4th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Karvina and Plzen have favored Plzen, with Plzen claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). In head-to-head clashes of late, Plzen have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Slavia Praha, Karvina recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lapes, Milic, Prebsl, Traore, Chytry, Kacor, Storman, Sigut, Samko, Ayaosi, Ezeh. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Plzen's last outing came against Olomouc, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Wiegele, Doski, Jemelka, Krcik, Memic, Oumar Souare, Hrosovsky, Cerv, Fago Lawal, Visinsky, Ladra. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Karvina are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Plzen are likely to counter with a 4-3-1-2 setup. 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 a moderate number of goals: Karvina's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Plzen's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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