Pardubice starts the season at home, having a powerful attack, which is confirmed by the last matches, including 6 goals scored in friendly games. The team demonstrates efficiency and plays aggressively on its home ice. Hradec Kralove, despite its big name, shows an unstable game in defense in the preseason, conceding a lot.
The history of personal meetings is also on the side of the hosts. In face-to-face confrontations, especially in the playoffs of the last season, Pardubice often prevailed, confidently winning on the home ice. This psychological advantage will be a serious factor.
Considering the home ice, the statistics of face-to-face meetings (4 wins in 5 games), the motivation to start the championship with a win and a clear advantage in attack, I bet on a confident victory for Pardubice. The odds also point to the favorite.
