The highly anticipated Extraliga event on November 15 at 17:30 in Ostrava’s Ostrava Arena will see Vitkovice and Karlovy Vary go head-to-head. Vitkovice, with a slight edge in their head-to-head record, having won 30 at home and 16 away, for a total goal difference of 152-124, will face a formidable opponent. Their last encounter on September 29, 2024, concluded 4-2 in favour of Vitkovice, setting the stage for an intense rematch.
Vitkovice, with 17 matches under their belt this season, has shown their prowess by winning 7 and losing 10, with an average of 3.47 goals scored and 3.18 goals allowed per game. Their home record, with an average of 3.75 goals scored and allowed per game, is a testament to their strength. However, Vitkovice’s vulnerability in the third quarter, where they let up the most goals, is a point of concern.
Karlovy Vary, on the other side, has played 18 matches, winning ten and losing eight. They average 2.78 goals and surrender 2.72 per game. They perform well in the second period, scoring most of their goals. On defence, they allow the most goals in the first period.
With Karlovy Vary’s recent success, including a +1.5 handicap in their past five Extraliga games, they are in a strong position. The best option is for them to win with a +1.5 handicap, given their current momentum. This sets the stage for a thrilling and closely contested match as Karlovy Vary plays to their strengths.