Match details. FK Jablonec host Brighton in the UEFA Conference League, League Stage - 2. Kick-off is Thu 22 Oct, 17:45 Lagos time at Stadion Střelnice, Jablonec nad Nisou. S. Kringstad is the referee.
What's at stake. FK Jablonec are 23rd on 0 points after 1 game, 1 point behind Riga and level on points with FK Crvena Zvezda. A win would take them above Riga. Brighton are 1st on 3 points after 1 game, level on points with FC Copenhagen.
Form. FK Jablonec have won three, drawn two and lost five of their last ten, averaging 1.1 points a game. Their last five, newest first, are L L W W D. Brighton have won eight, drawn one and lost one of their last ten, taking 2.5 points a game. Their last five read W W W W W.
The numbers. FK Jablonec score 1.2 and concede 1.4 a game over their last ten, with three clean sheets and two games without a goal. They average 12.4 shots (4.8 on target), 3.3 corners and 1.6 cards a game, with 43% of the ball. Brighton score 3.4 and concede 0.7 a game over their last ten, with seven clean sheets. They average 17.5 shots (6.5 on target), 10.3 corners and 2.1 cards a game, with 75% of the ball.
The case against. Not everything agrees on goals. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 61%.
The read. Brighton to win. A tight game. Their goals for and against make Brighton the likelier winners for me. Brighton are the stronger side on form and the table, and both teams' records favour Brighton.
The bets. Best bet: Brighton (Draw No Bet) at 1.09, 92% on the records (Brighton won 8 of 9 (draws left out); FK Jablonec lost 5 of 8 (draws left out)). Backup: Brighton to Win Either Half: Yes at 1.14. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Brighton Over 1.5 goals (FK Jablonec's own games don't back it (5 of 10)); Under 4.5 Goals (Brighton are a clear winner, no Unders); Under 5.5 Goals (Brighton are a clear winner, no Unders). Predicted score: FK Jablonec 0-2 Brighton (12% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and a tight game).