Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Slovácko II beat Zlín II 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at the end of July 2026, with all three goals arriving in the final 70 minutes of the match.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Slovácko II struck first in the 20th minute, capitalising on an early spell of pressure to take a 1-0 lead into half-time. The goal came from open play, though the scorer was not recorded in the official match data.
The match then entered a long quiet phase. Neither side created clear-cut chances through the second half until the final stretch, when the game sprang to life.
Slovácko II doubled their lead in the 85th minute, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt. But Zlín II responded immediately — pulling one back just two minutes later in the 87th minute to set up a tense finish. The visitors could not find an equaliser, and the match ended 2-1.
No cards were issued across the 90 minutes, reflecting the friendly nature of the contest.
The turning point
Slovácko II's second goal in the 85th minute proved decisive. Coming after a lengthy period of stalemate, it forced Zlín II to push forward, leaving gaps that the hosts could have exploited further. Zlín's quick reply in the 87th minute made the final stages competitive, but the damage was done.
Key performers
Without official scorer names or lineups in the match data, individual recognition is limited. The Slovácko II player who scored the 20th-minute opener set the tone, while the 85th-minute goalscorer delivered what proved to be the winner. Zlín II's 87th-minute scorer kept his side alive until the final whistle.
Player of the match: Not officially awarded.
By the numbers — interpreted
The match featured three goals from just 2.76 expected goals (xG) across the full 90 minutes, per the match data — a slightly higher conversion rate than average. Slovácko II's 1.72 xG to Zlín II's 1.04 reflects the home side's edge in chance creation, particularly in the first half when they generated 0.98 xG before the break.
Both sides recorded 4 shots on target, but Slovácko II were more efficient with their 8 total shots (50% on target) compared to Zlín II's 12 total shots (33% on target). Possession was evenly split at 50-50.
What it means
This was a pre-season friendly for both reserve sides ahead of the 2026/27 MSFL (Moravian-Silesian Football League) campaign, the third tier of Czech football. Slovácko II finished 8th in the 2025/26 MSFL season (30 matches, 37 points), while Zlín II placed 11th (30 matches, 33 points).
Both teams used the fixture to build match fitness and integrate trialists ahead of the new league season, which is expected to begin in early August 2026.
Slovácko II extend their head-to-head lead over Zlín II to 7 wins from 16 meetings since 2019, with 3 draws and 6 losses. The two sides have now met 16 times, with 51 total goals scored — an average of 3.19 per match, with both teams scoring in 56% of those fixtures.
Verdict
A typically tight pre-season friendly between two reserve sides from the same region. Slovácko II's efficiency in front of goal made the difference, while Zlín II's late response showed resilience. Neither side will read too much into the result, but the match served its purpose as a fitness-building exercise ahead of the MSFL season.
Match Events
Key match events between Slovácko II and Zlín II — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2019
Slovácko II vs Zlín II Head to Head Results· 16
Slovácko II and Zlín II have met 16 times — Slovácko II won 7, Zlín II won 6, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. Slovácko II leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 51 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.19 per match (26 for the home side, 25 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–2 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 26 Jul 2026