Hradec Králové vs Teplice Prediction

Hradec Králové host Teplice on 20 September 2026 at 14:00 in round 9 of the Czech Liga. Both teams played midweek cup fixtures—Hradec won 2–1 at Příbram, Teplice thrashed Tábor 5–0—leaving limited recovery time before this clash. Hradec sit one point above Teplice in the table and have not lost in three league matches, including a win over Sparta and a clean sheet draw with Plzeň. Teplice started the season strongly with 13 points from eight games but suffered a 0–2 home defeat to Slavia last time out. The visitors have scored 15 goals but conceded 15, revealing an imbalanced defence. Hradec have conceded only 8 goals in the same span, reflecting a more controlled approach. Teplice will be without suspended midfielder Ladislav Fortelný, a significant loss for their midfield stability and pressing intensity.

Form and H2H

Hradec's last ten matches show four wins, three draws, and three losses at home, averaging 1.10 goals for and 1.10 against. Teplice's away record over the same period reads six wins, one draw, and three losses, with 2.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded. Head-to-head favours Hradec decisively. In their last six meetings, Hradec have won four and drawn none, including a 1–0 victory at Teplice in April 2024 and a 2–0 home win in May 2024. Teplice's sole recent win came in April 2023. Hradec's home advantage is genuine: they press harder, transition faster, and receive vocal support from their crowd. Teplice threaten on the counter with pace from Matěj Radosta and Auty, plus the physical presence of David Pulkrab, but their defensive fragility and Fortelný's absence weaken their structure.

Best bet

Hradec Králové's unbeaten run, superior defensive record, and home-field edge make them the safer play. Teplice can create chances on the break but lack the midfield control to sustain pressure without Fortelný. A Hradec win at 22Bet 1.74 reflects the underlying form gap, though a draw at 3.58 holds value given both teams' recent cup exertion and Teplice's attacking threat. The most balanced approach is backing Hradec not to lose, pricing their defensive solidity and Teplice's personnel shortage against a team chasing a strong finish before the international break.

Odds to watch

Hradec's home record and Teplice's defensive leakage make the 1.74 home win at 22Bet the primary angle. If backing the draw at 3.58, expect a cagey first half followed by Teplice pressing late. Avoid the away win at 4.45 given Teplice's away form and Fortelný's suspension. Monitor team news on Hradec's injury status, particularly for Adam Vlkanova, who scored and assisted in the cup and adds creative thrust to their attack.