Litvínov — Pardubice Dynamo: 1:3, Extraliga

Dynamo Pardubice took a comfortable 3-1 victory over Litvinov in the Extraliga on Friday evening. The result leaves both sides level on points after two matches, though Pardubice sit higher in the table. By then the visitors had already settled into a rhythm the hosts could not match.

What you notice watching is how Pardubice moved the puck. They played with a tempo that kept Litvinov chasing, and the high line was picked apart when it mattered. One goal was enough to break the deadlock, and the rest followed.

We had backed the visitors before kick-off, calling a win at 56 per cent confidence. And here's the thing — it was not a surprise when the scoreline reflected that. Pardubice looked sharper in every phase, and Litvinov struggled to find their shape.

The visitors' recent form suggested this was possible. They had won two of their last four, including a 6-3 victory over Kuju, while Litvinov's record was more inconsistent. To be fair, the home side had edged Mlada-Boleslav earlier in the month, but that was not enough here.

Both clubs now sit on zero points after two games — the season is barely underway. Pardubice move up to sixth, while Litvinov drop further down. It is touch and go for both sides, but the visitors have started better.