Pardubice enter this playoff second leg in phenomenal form, having won five consecutive competitive matches. Their recent run includes a crucial 2-1 away victory in the first leg, giving them total control of this tie.

Karviná face a tough reality here, forced to chase the match after dropping the home leg. Their away fixtures have been highly entertaining this season, averaging over three total goals, but that open style often leaves them exposed in transition.

The head-to-head dynamic heavily favors the home side, with Pardubice winning seven of their ten historical meetings. More importantly, Pardubice have already beaten Karviná 2-1 twice this calendar year, establishing a clear psychological edge.

Neither side has shown the ability to lock down matches consistently at the back. Karviná have conceded 53 times across their 31 league fixtures, while Pardubice have managed just four clean sheets all season despite their recent winning streak.

The second-leg deficit means Karviná cannot afford to sit deep and invite pressure. This urgency should create an open, end-to-end fixture where both attacks find enough space to get on the scoresheet.