Ostrava vs Hradec Kralove Prediction: A very competitive encounter is expected

In the Czech Fortuna Liga, Ostrava will play Hradec Kralove at Municipal Stadium. Let’s preview this encounter and make a prediction.

Ostrava's last game was against FC Copenhagen in the European Conference League, which ended 1-0. In that game, a last-minute strike by Victor Froholdt was the difference, handing this team a disadvantage ahead of the second-leg encounter. In the meantime, Ostrava had consecutive wins in prior games to that defeat, defeating Urartu in the Conference League and picking a 1-0 league win over Jablonec. Ostrava have accumulated 3 points in the league, leaving them 11th in the standings. 

Hradec Kralove is coming off a 2-1 win over Mlada Boleslav in the league. Hradec Kralove came from behind in that game to secure maximum points, thanks to Adam Vlkanova and Filip Cihak's strikes in that encounter. In the meantime, Hradec Kralove have three wins, two draws, and one defeat in their recent matches. This season, Hradec Kralove have 6 points from the first three games, which positions them 6th in the standings. 

I will rely on goals in this game. The two teams have been tough for their opponents this season, and I expect this game to go down the wire. While Ostrava are home favorites, I feel Hradec Kralove will not give in easily, and a bet on both teams' scoring is a good option, as I expect a lot of offensive performances from both teams.