National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Kolín or Karlovy Vary that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Kolín and Karlovy Vary.
Kolín form and stats
Kolín was eliminated in the 1st round last season in the Czech Cup.The Kolín crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-3 to Vysoke Myto here in a 4. Liga Division C match.
Preceding that game was the away draw at Kosmonosy that finished 1-1.There will be little rest for Kolín after this match as they are travelling to Hlinsko for a 4. Liga Division C game in only four days.
Karlovy Vary form and stats
Karlovy was sent out of Czech Cup in the 8th finals last season.Karlovy Vary have won three away matches in a row now and will not be intimidated by being the visitors in this fixture.
Karlovy play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-0 victory visiting Motorlet Praha.
A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Sokol Hostoun in the 3. Liga CFL.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Kraluv Dvur in just four days.
It's a day of discovery for Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary have played one with the results W1-D0-L0 (win-draw-lost). In these games Karlovy has scored 4 goals and conceded 3 times.
Head 2 Head
Kolín-Karlovy Vary H2H statistics last eight meetings regardless of arena: Kolín four wins, Karlovy Vary two wins, two draws. six of these eight matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Kolín missing players
Karlovy Vary missing players
| Kolín | Karlovy Vary | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 10 | Won | W | 6 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 10 | ||
| 72 | 49 | Scored | S | 24 | 45 | ||
| 27 | 10 | Conceded | C | 28 | 49 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 93% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 93% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 79% | 84% | ||
| 64% | 64% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 64% | 72% | ||
| 48% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 44% | ||
| 32% | 29% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 32% | ||
| 56% | 43% | BTTS | BTTS | 43% | 60% | ||
| 32% | 43% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 28% | ||
| 12% | 14% | Failed to Score | F T | 29% | 20% | ||
| 6 | 5.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 4.7 | ||
| 3.9 | 4.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.6 | 5.3 | ||
| 2.2 | 2.1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 2 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 16.8 | 17.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.6 | 10.1 | ||
| 8.6 | 8.9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 5.2 | ||
| 49% | 48% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 36% | 32% | ||