Roster Rundown
HC Pardubice's squad is teeming with talent, and standout players are ready to make an impact. Tomas Dvorak, known for his defensive prowess, has been a rock at the back with an impressive +15 rating this season. Forward Lukas Sedlak, a key offensive catalyst, has racked up 25 goals, showing he's not afraid to crash the net. Roman Will, their stalwart between the pipes, boasts a save percentage of 92.3%, making him one of the league's top goalies. On the other hand,
HC Pardubice will miss the services of Matej Paulovic and Michal Pochobradsky due to injuries, which could test their depth.
HC Kometa Brno will rely heavily on Peter Mueller, who’s been a consistent offensive threat with 30 goals to his name this season. Rhett Holland has been a defensive anchor, with his physical style and knack for blocking shots—he's got 105 blocks this season. In goal, Gasper Kroselj has been reliable, posting a 91.8% save rate. Like Pardubice, they're dealing with absences: Tomas Rachunek and Nicolas Beaudin will be out, challenging their lineup.
Head-to-Head
These teams have been evenly matched in their past encounters. With each clinching 26 wins over 54 games, the rivalry is fierce. The last few matchups have been nail-biters, often decided by a single goal—a testament to the competitive spirit both teams bring to the rink.
Recent Form
HC Pardubice has shown strong form recently against Mountfield. They’ve secured three consecutive wins: 1-5, 2-0, and 4-0, although they fell short in earlier matches, losing 3-2 and 4-2.
HC Kometa Brno, meanwhile, had a mixed bag against Sparta Prague. They celebrated a 1-3 and a thrilling 3-4 victory but stumbled in three others, ending 0-3, 0-1, and 3-0 against them.
Wrap-Up
Both teams bring their unique strengths into this matchup.
HC Pardubice's recent winning streak highlights their offensive depth, even without key players.
HC Kometa Brno, though inconsistent lately, shows flashes of brilliance—especially with Mueller's scoring touch and Holland’s defensive grit. With both teams evenly matched historically and in current form, this game promises to be tightly contested.
Summary
Given the stats and recent performances, Pardubice seems slightly favored—on paper, at least. Their offensive depth and solid goaltending give them an edge. Brno's resilience and streaky scoring could make things interesting, though. If Pardubice maintains their recent form, they might just edge it. But hockey’s unpredictable, and that’s what makes it so darn exhilarating. This clash, with its rich history and current dynamics, should be a real treat for fans.
Match Odds HC Pardubice – HC Kometa Brno
Leon's odds are 1.89 on HC Pardubice winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 3.66 on HC Kometa Brno visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.2.
