- Jablonec nad Nisou 97 are 3rd in the 1. Liga 2025/2026 table with 25 points from 12 games, eight more than their hosts.
- Slovan Liberec are 7th, with 17 points from 12 fixtures.
- Slovan Liberec haven’t won their last two home games against their North-Bohemian rivals.
Jablonec looking to extend their lead at the top of the table
FC Slovan Liberec have struggled for form in recent weeks, with one win, three draws and one defeat from their last five 1. Liga 2025/2026 matches. Radoslav Kováč’s high-pressing, high-energy, high-tempo side have drawn 0-0 at home to Bohemians 1905 and 1-1 away at FK Teplice in their two most recent matches, and have failed to win either of their two most recent games at the Stadion u Nisy against Saturday’s visitors.
FK Jablonec nad Nisou 97 come into the contest in much better shape, having won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five league matches, including two victories in their last three trips away. Former Liberec boss, Luboš Kozel, has instilled a structure-first mentality in his squad, with the three-at-the-back set-up, strong defensive structure, and disciplined wing-backs giving width to Jablonec’s play. This FC Slovan Liberec vs FK Jablonec nad Nisou 97 preview highlights that Kozel’s men have conceded just 0.67 goals per game on their travels this season, compared to Slovan Liberec’s average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per home match.
North-Bohemian Derby should be a close, tight game
The bookmakers have Slovan Liberec as the slight favorites for this encounter at 2.3, with Jablonec nad Nisou 97 listed at 2.95 and the draw at 3.1, but our FC Slovan Liberec vs FK Jablonec nad Nisou 97 prediction is that the two sides will cancel each other out in a low-scoring game. The Jablonec boss knows this Slovan side very well, and has done a fine job with his team so far this term, while Slovan are a high-risk, high-reward, high-tempo team who are just as likely to concede an opportunity as they are to create one.
The FC Slovan Liberec vs FK Jablonec nad Nisou 97 betting tips suggest the visitors have a slight edge in form and their away record is much superior to that of their hosts on their own patch, but as the favorites at home, Slovan simply cannot be backed in this fixture. Under 2.5 goals will be our main selection for Saturday’s game, at 1.77, while both teams to score, almost, will form the main part of the exact score prediction at 1.95.
Soliu Afolabi has been the most reliable source of Slovan goals this campaign, with two of their last six league goals. Lukas Masek, however, has bagged the most goals for the club, with three in his 12 league appearances so far. The second FC Slovan Liberec vs FK Jablonec nad Nisou 97 prediction is that Jablonec danger man Jan Chramosta has fired in seven goals in 12 fixtures, while Michal Hlavaty has five assists for the 3rd-placed side.
