22nd round: Favourites play away from home, vršovické derby highlight of the round
After the break for the international match, the SYNOT liga returns with the start of the 22nd round. The favourites play away from home and it will be interesting to see if the round springs any surprises. The match of the round will be at Eden, where Slavia hope to atone for their autumn defeat at the hands of Bohemians.
FC
Hradec Králové - AC Sparta Praha (Saturday, 14:30)
The
round kicks off with the match between two teams at opposite ends of
the table – Hradec and Sparta. Sparta are the firm favourites and
have started off the spring season alternating win-draw. Hradec have
notched up seven points so far in the spring season, and will put up
a fight at home.
FK
Teplice - FK Mladá Boleslav (Saturday, 17:00)
Fifth
place Teplice take on fourth place Boleslav in the clash of the
neighbours. Boleslav, under coach Jarolim, have a seven point
advantage over Teplice with a game in hand. With both teams fighting
for a place in European competition, the match may prove decisive at
the end of the season.
SK
Dynamo České Budějovice - FK Baumit Jablonec (Saturday, 17:00)
Any
points notched up by Budějovice against opponents Jablonec would be
nothíng short of a miracle. So far in the spring season, Budějovice
have conceded nineteen goals, and desperatley need points if they are
to remain in the league next season. On the other hand, Jablonec
have amassed eleven points and are sure favourites going into the
match.
1.FK
Příbram - FC Vysočina Jihlava (Saturday, 17:00)
Saturday
sees the clash of table neighbours, Příbram and Jihlava, with
Jihlava one point ahead of their rivals in the league. Jihlava are
in better shape going into the match, having won their last two
games. However, facing Príbram at home may prove a difficult match.
FK
Dukla Praha - 1.FC Slovácko (Saturday, 17:00)
Sixth
place Slovácko travel to seventh place Dukla. Dukla have only lost
to Sparta and Plzeň in the spring season. A win against Slovácko
will see them in with a shot of moving to fifth in the league, and
one step closer to participation in European competition. Slovácko
have had a rollercoaster ride so far and will be looking to beat
their rivals again, having thrashed them 5:1 in the autumn season.
SK
Slavia Praha - Bohemians Praha 1905 (Saturday, 20:15)
Saturday
evening’s
match promises to be a real treat as Bohemians take on Slavia at
Eden. Slavia have lost their last three matches in a row and are
currently two points ahead of the Kangaroos in the table. Bohemians,
however, have failed to notch up a point away from home, but are
unbeaten so far in the spring on their home turf.
FC
Baník Ostrava - FC Viktoria Plzeň (Sunday, 14:45)
On
Sunday, Ostrava welcome Plzeň. After the winter transfer window,
Ostrava have failed to win and only recorded two draws at home.
However, they did prove their metal in 18th
round when they drew 1:1 with Sparta. Plzeň
have won all their last five spring matches, averaging three goals
per match. Ostrava may find it an uphill struggle against their
opponents.
FC
Slovan Liberec - FC Zbrojovka Brno (Sunday, 17:00)
The
round closes with the match between Liberec and Brno. Liberec have
had a miserable season in general, and in the spring have only
notched up one point in their draw against Ostrava. Brno have not
dropped a point in their last four matches and will be looking to
extend that on Sunday.
PHOTO: Šárka Zavadilová
