As the Czech Republic's
1st League heats up, hockey fans eagerly await the next matchup between
HC Dukla Jihlava and
PSG Berani Zlin on April 6, 2025. Both squads find themselves in a crucial phase of the season, fighting for positions that could make or break their playoff dreams. With each team having a rich history of competition against one another, this game promises to be a significant chapter in their storied rivalry.
Roster Rundown
HC Dukla Jihlava's strength lies in their dynamic duo, Tomas Harkavy and Jan Novak. Harkavy, with 24 goals and 18 assists this season, is the offensive powerhouse the team relies on. Novak, not far behind, has contributed with 20 goals and a knack for finding open teammates, tallying 22 assists. Their defense is anchored by veteran Lukas Hrdina, who’s blocked 75 shots and has a +12 rating. Unfortunately, Jihlava will miss the services of Petr Kral, their top defenseman, due to a lingering ankle injury, and forward Marek Svoboda, who’s out with a concussion.
Meanwhile,
PSG Berani Zlin boasts a formidable lineup, led by prolific scorer Radek Matejovsky. With 29 goals, Matejovsky knows how to find the back of the net. Supporting him is Filip Ruzicka, a playmaker with 30 assists and a +15 rating. On defense, Jan Stepanek has been a rock, with 67 blocked shots and a +10 rating. However, they’ll have to skate without defenseman Martin Holik, out with a knee issue, and forward Lukas Vesely, who’s nursing a wrist injury.
Head-to-Head
Historically,
PSG Berani Zlin holds a slight edge over
HC Dukla Jihlava in their head-to-head matchups. Zlin has emerged victorious 14 times, compared to Jihlava's 11 wins, with one game ending in a draw. Their most recent encounters saw Zlin winning 4-3 on March 30, 2025, while Jihlava claimed a 3-1 victory on March 28, 2025.
Recent Form
HC Dukla Jihlava has had a mixed bag of results in their last five games. They’ve suffered a 4-3 loss to PSG Zlin but bounced back with a 3-1 win against the same team. Against Vhk Vsetin, they claimed a 3-6 victory, though they stumbled with a 1-4 loss. Another 3-6 win against Vhk Vsetin rounded out their recent form.
PSG Berani Zlin, on the other hand, is riding high with a string of victories. After a 4-3 win over Dukla Jihlava, they suffered a 1-3 loss, but quickly regained momentum with three straight wins against Stadion Litomerice, scoring 5-1, 4-1, and 6-2.
Wrap-Up
Both teams enter this matchup with points to prove and standings to climb. With Zlin's offensive firepower led by Matejovsky and Jihlava's dynamic duo of Harkavy and Novak, it’s shaping up to be a battle of wits and grit. The absences of key players like Kral and Holik might impact the defensive strategies for both teams, but then again, hockey’s a game of surprises—anyone can step up and change the tide.
Summary
With
PSG Berani Zlin's recent winning streak and historical edge over
HC Dukla Jihlava, they’ve got momentum on their side. Yet, Jihlava has shown they can bounce back, as evidenced by their recent victories. Evaluating stats and current form, Zlin seem to have the upper hand, but never count out Jihlava’s resilience—if they crash the net and capitalize on their chances, this could swing either way. Whatever happens on the ice, fans are in for a thrilling game that adds another layer to their storied rivalry.
Match Odds HC Dukla Jihlava – PSG Berani Zlin
Leon's odds are - on HC Dukla Jihlava triumphing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on PSG Berani Zlin visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
