Opava saw out a 92:82 victory over Plzeň in the Czech NBL on Saturday, adding another home win to their record in front of their own supporters. The result kept them in sixth place after 22 games, maintaining the same tally of 11 wins and 11 losses. By then they had already shown they could compete with the league's better sides, and this performance was no different.
The hosts started brightly and never looked back, building a lead that held up through the final periods. Plzeň pushed back at intervals but could not find a consistent rhythm, and the gap opened wider as the game progressed. The visitors had nothing to lose at that stage, but the effort never quite came together.
We gave: home win, confidence 73%. It was a call based on their form at home and Plzeň's struggles on the road, and the match played out much as expected. To be fair, the margin was tighter than the scoreline suggests, but Opava managed their lead without panicking.
Recent results tell the story of two sides finding their feet after a difficult patch. Opava had lost their last two before beating Decín 83:76, while Plzeň's away record has been poor, including a heavy defeat to Ústí nad Labem. This win extends their streak of positive results at home.
The score difference of ten points is comfortable, but the standings remain unchanged for both teams. Opava stay in sixth with 11 wins, while Plzeň's position is unaffected by the result. The league is still wide open, and every game matters.
