Kladno vs FC Banik Ostrava Prediction 23 September 2026
🔊 This cup tie in Kladno is a classic cross-division matchup. Kladno, who play in the National League, host Baník from Ostrava. In their own league table, the hosts sit alongside Baník's reserve side - which gives a sense of just how large the gap in quality between the two teams is.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have not met in over 15 years.
Head-to-head statistics Kladno - FC Banik Ostrava

Reliable at home, troubled in September
In the current season, Kladna are playing an attacking but inconsistent brand of football, having picked up 10 points from nine rounds in the second tier of Czech football. Their home form is impressive - they have gone unbeaten at home in 17 of their last 19 matches. September, however, has been a winless month for the hosts, with just two draws and one defeat to their name. In the previous round of the Czech Cup, Zdeněk Hašek's side had a difficult time beating Iskra Domažlice 4-3, with Dominik Hembický scoring twice.
Match Results: Kladno

Prolonged Slump Ahead of the Cup Clash
Baník come into this cup match in poor form. They have not won since the start of autumn, losing all three matches in that run. With 10 points on the board, their position in the First Liga table is not disastrous, but Roman Skurhavý's side are in the relegation zone. As was probably the case last season, Baník look set to be fighting for survival again. In that context, the cup could offer some relief and a chance to get that long-awaited win.
Match Results: Banik Ostrava
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Baník are far from their best at the moment, so we would not expect them to run riot in this cup match. Their line-up is unlikely to be at full strength, which raises serious doubts about their attacking output. Worth noting is the trend showing Baník have scored under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. We consider this the best bet for the upcoming fixture. Odds: 1.39*.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Kladno are the lower-class side, but they come into this match in noticeably better form. The hosts are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches and have been particularly strong at home. We think the underdogs have every chance of giving the top-flight side a game. We're predicting a 1-1 draw in normal time and backing Kladno with a Handicap (+1).