National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Kolín or Chlumec nad Cidlinou that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Kolín nor Chlumec nad Cidlinou as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Kolín form and stats
Action has already taken place for Kolín in Czech Cup as they have defeated Cidlina Novy Bydzov to reach the 2nd Round. Last season their Czech Cup adventure ended in the 1st round.A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Kolín, who played 1-1 against Teplice II. That match was also played at this venue (Mestský stadion).
A 0-0 draw away in the 3. Liga CFL before that, with Banik Sous the opponent.The manager Bobek will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Jablonec II in only three days.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Kolín friendly games in pre-season: Kolín played two friendlies, won 0, drew 1 and lost 1. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Kolín scored {3 goals} and conceded 5 in these two games.
Chlumec nad Cidlinou form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated FK Brandys nad Labem in order to reach 2nd round of Czech Cup. Chlumec nad Cidlinou's mission in Czech Cup last season failed in the 3rd round.Chlumec nad Cidlinou are travelling again after losing away to Sokol Zapy in their previous match (0-2).
A draw for Cidlinou before that, at their own venue hosting Teplice II (2-2).So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Chlumec nad Cidlinou playing away and similar expectations, we found 10 relevant matches. Results were 4 Chlumec nad Cidlinou wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Cidlinou are hosting Ústí nad Labem in the 3. Liga CFL only four days away.
It's a day of discovery for Chlumec nad Cidlinou as they finally learn what impact all the hours of pre-season training, along with the changes in personnel, have had on their performance in an official game. It's never easy knowing what to expect based on friendly games, of which Chlumec nad Cidlinou have played one with the results W0-D0-L1 (win-draw-lost). In these games Chlumec nad Cidlinou has scored {0 goals} and conceded 3 times.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last three meetings: zero - one - two (Kolín wins - draws - Chlumec nad Cidlinou wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two had two or less.
Kolín missing players
Chlumec nad Cidlinou missing players
| Kolín | Chlumec nad Cidlinou | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 3 | 7 | ||
| 10 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 32 | 23 | Scored | S | 18 | 40 | ||
| 44 | 17 | Conceded | C | 20 | 38 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 96% | ||
| 84% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 88% | ||
| 64% | 69% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 32% | 38% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 40% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 48% | 62% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 60% | ||
| 28% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 24% | ||
| 28% | 8% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 20% | ||
| 4.5 | 5.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.6 | 5.8 | ||
| 4.8 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 4.8 | ||
| 2.2 | 1.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.1 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 10.1 | 10.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 11.6 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 30% | 39% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | ||
| 10.3 | 8.8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.2 | 9.1 | ||
| 4.6 | 3.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 4.2 | ||
