Ceske Budejovice vs Zlin Prediction: Bottom spot battle will be fascinating

In a crucial bottom-spot battle, Ceske Budejovice is set to host Zlin at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov. With just one point separating the two sides, both teams find themselves on the verge of relegation, adding further significance to this crucial encounter.

České Budějovice aims for a better result in their upcoming match, having suffered a 3-1 loss against Mladá Boleslav in the previous First League fixture. During that game, České Budějovice had 40% possession and attempted 9 shots on goal, with 5 on target. Petr Zíka (7') and an own goal by Matouš Nikl (91') were the goalscorers for České Budějovice, while Abdulla Yusuf Helal (10', 15') scored for Mladá Boleslav.

In their last six fixtures, České Budějovice has managed to score a total of 8 goals, averaging 1.33 goals per match. Analyzing their previous results, České Budějovice has not secured a victory against Zlín in their last 7 league games but remains undefeated in their previous 2 home league matches.

Zlín aims to bounce back after a defeat in their last First League game against Baník Ostrava. In that match, Zlín had 46% possession and attempted 8 shots on goal, with none on target. Jan Juroška (33') scored for Baník Ostrava, resulting in a 1-0 defeat for Zlín.

Recent statistics reveal that Zlín has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opponents scoring a total of 8 goals. Looking at their historical matchups against České Budějovice, Zlín hasn't secured a victory in their last 2 away league games and remains undefeated by České Budějovice in the last 3 matches when playing away. However, Zlín has not won an away game in their past 4 league matches.

There are high expectations for both sides in this match, considering that a victory would significantly enhance their chances of avoiding relegation. The game appears to be set for a high-scoring affair, with both teams adopting an offensive approach. With Ceske Budejovice enjoying the home advantage, the prediction leans towards them securing a narrow win and claiming all three points in what promises to be a closely contested match.