VK Karlovarsko saw off Waldviertel 3-1 in a club friendly on Thursday, a result that would have pleased the home side more than the visitors. The match took place on 25th September 2026, and the scoreline reflected a comfortable evening for the hosts.
Karlovarsko have been finding their feet in recent weeks, winning three of their last five against VK Lvi Praha. They threw away points at home with a 1-3 defeat on 3rd May, but bounced back with a 3-1 win four days earlier. Waldviertel arrived with mixed form — two losses in their last three, including a heavy 0-3 hammering by Hartberg on 28th March.
The 3-1 result suggests Karlovarsko took control early and held their nerve. We had given them a 57 per cent chance of victory, and they did not travel to make up the numbers. Waldviertel showed flashes from their 3-2 win over Hartberg three months ago, but could not string enough together to trouble the hosts.
What stands out is the consistency Karlovarsko have found. They lost 0-3 at home in April, then responded with back-to-back victories. The old head settled them down after that mid-season slump, and they carried that momentum into this fixture.
Waldviertel's recent record tells a different story. They beat Aich/Dob 3-1 on 25th April, lost 0-3 three days later, then lost again 2-3 to Hartberg on 25th March. The heat took the sting out of their away form, and they could not find their rhythm here.
The friendly ends a short spell for both sides before the main campaign. Karlovarsko now sit on three wins from five, while Waldviertel's last three outings produced just one victory. The scoreline says it all — one side was ready, the other was not.
