Vítkovice Steel vs Energie Karlovy Vary predictions, Jan 09, 2026

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In an exciting match-up in the Czech Extraliga, Vítkovice Steel will host Energie Karlovy Vary on January 9, 2026. Vítkovice Steel, currently struggling with only 1 win in their last 5 matches, will look to turn the tide and secure a much-needed victory on home ice. On the other hand, Energie Karlovy Vary has shown good form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 games, making them a formidable opponent for Vítkovice Steel.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and exploit their opponent’s weaknesses. Vítkovice Steel will rely on their home advantage and offensive firepower to secure a win, while Energie Karlovy Vary will look to continue their winning streak with solid defense and effective counterattacks.

When looking at the bookmakers’ odds, it is clear that this match could go either way with a slight edge given to Vítkovice Steel. Our model predicts a close contest with a final score of 3:2, but in sports, anything can happen. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game between these two teams.

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Vítkovice 42.9%

Draw 22.4%

Karlovy Vary 34.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of Czech Extraliga Vitkovice: 2.66% Karlovy Vary: 2.41%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.19	4.2	2.65
	2.25	3.92	2.75
	2.1	4.4	2.6
	2.16	4.27	2.68
	2.15	4.25	2.7

Latest Results

06.01.26 Vítkovice Steel – HC Plzeň 1929 – 4:6 04.01.26 CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – Vítkovice Steel – 4:1 02.01.26 Vítkovice Steel – Oceláři Třinec – 0:2 30.12.25 ČEZ Motor České Budějovice – Vítkovice Steel – 2:3 penalties 28.12.25 Vítkovice Steel – Mountfield Hradec Králové – 3:5

04.01.26 Kometa Brno – Energie Karlovy Vary – 2:3 02.01.26 Energie Karlovy Vary – CSOB Pojistovna Pardubice – 3:2 OT 30.12.25 Rytíři Kladno – Energie Karlovy Vary – 3:1 28.12.25 Energie Karlovy Vary – HC Plzeň 1929 – 1:2 26.12.25 Bílí Tygři Liberec – Energie Karlovy Vary – 2:3

Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Extraliga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Extraliga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vítkovice won 2.

Vítkovice is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Karlovy Vary has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Vítkovice may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vítkovice won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 63:56. (average 3.2:2.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Vítkovice won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 27:24. (average 3:2.7).

Latest Head To Head

28.11.25 Energie Karlovy Vary – Vítkovice Steel – 4:1 12.10.25 Vítkovice Steel – Energie Karlovy Vary – 3:0 10.09.25 Energie Karlovy Vary – Vítkovice Steel – 4:7 13.03.25 Energie Karlovy Vary – Vítkovice Steel – 2:1 11.03.25 Vítkovice Steel – Energie Karlovy Vary – 1:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Pardubice	38	21	3	5	9	120:85	74
2	Plzen	38	18	3	6	11	107:75	66
3	Trinec	38	17	6	1	14	112:93	64
4	Karlovy Vary	37	19	2	2	14	91:90	63
5	Mountfield HK	37	17	5	1	14	99:87	62
6	Sparta Prague	37	16	4	3	14	114:96	59
7	Liberec	37	17	1	5	14	94:89	58
8	Vitkovice	41	16	4	2	19	109:118	58
9	Olomouc	40	16	3	2	19	93:115	56
10	Ceske Budejovice	38	14	5	3	16	100:103	55
11	Kometa Brno	38	15	2	5	16	100:105	54
12	Kladno	39	11	4	5	19	91:113	46
13	Mlada Boleslav	37	12	3	3	19	75:100	45
14	Litvinov	39	11	2	4	22	85:121	41

Czech Extraliga Outrights

1. Pardubice: 2.74 (30.61%)

2. Sparta Prague: 3.91 (21.45%)

3. Trinec: 4.79 (17.49%)

4. Kometa Brno: 9.41 (8.91%)

5. Mountfield HK: 20.67 (4.06%)

6. Plzen: 25.17 (3.33%)

7. Liberec: 29 (2.89%)

8. Vitkovice: 31.5 (2.66%)

9. Karlovy Vary: 34.83 (2.41%)

10. Ceske Budejovice: 41 (2.04%)

11. Olomouc: 69.67 (1.2%)

12. Mlada Boleslav: 72 (1.16%)

13. Kladno: 84.5 (0.99%)

14. Litvinov: 105.2 (0.8%)

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