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Štětí

Štětí

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Varnsdorf

Varnsdorf

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GoalVio prediction
43% confidence
Štětí(43%)
Most likely exact score3-2
Win probability
Štětí
43%
Draw
22%
Varnsdorf
35%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Štětí
9
Varnsdorf
94
Defence
Štětí
91
Varnsdorf
6
Momentum
Štětí
33
Varnsdorf
33
Danger (xG)
Štětí
0.00
Varnsdorf
2.70
Both teams to score
Yes

The model projects 2.64 xG for Štětí and 2.33 xG for Varnsdorf — strong and strong attacking threat respectively. Both sides are generating enough chance quality to make scoring a realistic expectation, which is the primary driver of the BTTS projection.The projected 3-2 scoreline reflects both teams contributing to the goal tally. The xG gap between the sides is narrow (0.31), meaning neither defence is expected to completely shut the other out.The attack-versus-defence matchup supports both teams scoring. Štětí's Attack Score (9) exceeds Varnsdorf's Defensive Stability (6), and Varnsdorf's attack (94) similarly tests Štětí's defence (91). Neither backline is dominant enough to prevent the other side from scoring.

Over 2.5 goals
Yes

The model projects a combined xG of 4.96 — high attacking volume for this fixture. A combined xG above 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is likely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture clears that threshold.The projected 3-2 scoreline clears the 2.5-goal threshold — 5 goals in the most likely outcome. With both sides generating high xG, multiple scoreline combinations in the probability grid exceed 2.5 goals.The attack-versus-defence matchups across both ends of the pitch favour the attackers. Štětí's Attack Score (9) vs Varnsdorf's Defensive Stability (6) and Varnsdorf's attack (94) vs Štětí's defence (91) both point to a goal-friendly environment — neither defence is strong enough to suppress the other side's attacking output.

xG for (Štětí)
0.00
avg per match
xG for (Varnsdorf)
2.70
avg per match
xG against (Štětí)
0.00
avg per match
xG against (Varnsdorf)
2.70
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
ŠtětíŠtětí
D
VarnsdorfVarnsdorf
D

Probability breakdown

43% confidence
Štětí43%
Draw22%
Varnsdorf35%

Štětí leads with 43% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Štětí Backed to Win — Model Projects 3-2

Štětí host Varnsdorf in Cup. Štětí have recorded WWWLDW in recent matches while Varnsdorf arrive with a run of WLWLWW.

Key factors

: 🎯 xG Advantage The Goalvio xG model projects 2.64 expected goals for Štětí against 2.33 for Varnsdorf — a marginal but consistent advantage that translates into a higher win probability. xG is the model's most reliable predictor of match outcomes.
: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Štětí's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 57% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Varnsdorf have won 4 of their last 10 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While Štětí carry the stronger underlying metrics, Varnsdorf's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

Štětí have a structural home advantage that the model quantifies directly. Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams — empirically derived from home sides scoring 10–15% more goals on their own ground. The Elo model gives Štětí a 57% expected score in this fixture. When the underlying metrics are otherwise close, home advantage is often the decisive tipping factor.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours Štětí, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Varnsdorf score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • Varnsdorf are in decent form with 4 wins from their last 10 matches — an upset cannot be ruled out.
  • Štětí have been conceding 1.59 goals per game — their defence could be exposed.
  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.31 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.

Recent form

Štětí

Štětí

D
@ Meteor Praha
17 May 2026
00
Varnsdorf

Varnsdorf

D
@ Jablonec II
17 May 2026
33

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Štětí vs Varnsdorf?

GoalVio's model predicts Štětí to win with 43% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Štětí vs Varnsdorf?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 3-2.

Will both teams score in Štětí vs Varnsdorf?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Štětí vs Varnsdorf?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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