Slovacko vs Banik Ostrava Prediction: This game could end either way

Slovacko and Banik Ostrava will square it off at Mestsky stadion Miroslava Valenty in round 5 of the Czech Fortuna Liga. In their last meeting, Ostrava won 6-0 at home. Can Slovacko get it right in this one at home?

Slovacko secured their first win of the season against FK Pardubice last weekend. In an encounter that ended 0-1, Slovacko needed Gigli Ndefe's 60th-minute goal to take maximum points. In the meantime, their first three games of the season saw Slovacko lose to Mlada Boleslav, while they drew Slavia Prague and Bohemians. This season, Slovacko have 5 points from a possible 12, leaving them 10th in the standings.

Banik Ostrava's last game was against FC Copenhagen in the Conference League. In the first leg of that encounter, Banik Ostrava suffered a 1-0 defeat but then secured a 1-0 win in the second leg. However, a poor penalty conversion rate saw this team lose 1-2 and be eliminated from the competition. Heading into this game, Baník Ostrava's last league game saw them defeat Hradec Kralove. This season, the visiting team has 6 points from a possible 9, leaving them 9th in the league standings. 

Banik Ostrava should be able to console themselves with a win in this game after they fumbled on penalties against Copenhagen. However, Slovacko will be confident they can secure consecutive league wins after last weekend's strong play. Still, Banik Ostrava is the most promising side here, and I expect them to win this game.