Pardubice has been playing confidently this season, occupying fourth place in the standings. The team has been showing good results on home ice, as evidenced by recent blowout victories. The hosts have been particularly effective offensively.
Karlovy Vary are at the bottom of the table, showing inconsistent results. The visitors have been struggling defensively, regularly conceding 4-5 goals per game, which is especially noticeable in away games.
Their head-to-head record fully confirms Pardubice's advantage. The hosts have claimed convincing victories in their most recent encounters. Given their current form and home advantage, a Pardubice victory is most likely.
