Analysis
Number of yellow cards in the match (excluding coaching staff)
In the cup match between Jablonec and Slavia Prague, a bet over 4.5 cards looks promising.
Jablonec averages 4 and 4.9 cards per game at home, exceeding the over 8 times out of 24 matches and 5 times out of 12.
Slavia Prague averages 4.3 and 5.4 cards away, going over this threshold 9 times in 24 games and 6 times in 12 away matches.
Over 4.5 cards isn’t common in our leagues, and referees don’t often issue many cards. However, this match presents an exception. Historically, games between these teams are fairly even, around a 50/50 split. Statistically, betting on Slavia Prague wouldn’t be advisable, but Jablonec offers a better opportunity, as they tend to notice more cards, and Slavia Prague accumulates more fouls and cards in away games.
The pitch is also in poor condition, suggesting a physical contest, and the appointed referee, Vsetecka, is known for calling a lot of fouls, with a median of 5 yellow cards per game and exceeding 4.5 cards in 10 out of 15 matches – a very good record for our league.
Jablonec will host Slavia Prague on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in a Czech Cup quarter-final clash at Stadion Střelnice. Sofascore reports the match is scheduled to begin at 16:00 UTC.
Recent form suggests a competitive fixture. Jablonec has seen mixed results, with wins against Mlada Boleslav and Karvina, a draw against Slovacko and Teplice, and a loss to Pardubice. FotMob details Slavia Prague’s recent victories over Dukla Praha, Slovan Liberec, and Mlada Boleslav, alongside a draw against Pardubice.
The teams are set to face off with the following lineups:
Jablonec: Mihelak, Cedidla, Tekijaski, Novak, Tchanturishvili, Sedlacek, Nebyla, Sobol, Alégué, Jawo, Holly, Chory, Kusej, Cham, Jurasek, Sadilek, Schranz, Isife, Boril, Zima, Holes, Markovic.
Slavia Prague: Kozel, Trpisovsky, Kolar, Ogbu, Chaloupek, Vlcek, Suleiman, Dorley, Mbodji, Prekop, Chytil, Michez.
Several players are sidelined due to injury. Jan Hanus is dealing with a knock and is expected to be out until mid-March 2026. Alexandr Buzek is injured and also expected to miss games until mid-March. David Moses is also injured, as are Dominik Javorcek (knee injury) and Lukas Provod. RoyalScore confirms these absences.
Slavia Prague will be looking to continue their strong form in the Czech Cup, while Jablonec will aim to upset their rivals on home turf. The quarter-final matchup promises an intriguing battle for a spot in the next round of the tournament.
