Zlín – Litomerice: winner of the match Zlín

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Our tip: Zlín – Litomerice: winner of the match Zlín

19.03.2025 17:30

The semifinals of the first hockey league have the same lineup as last year, the only change is that the series between Zlín and Litomerice will start in Moravia.

Last year’s semifinals were won by the Berani in a full seven games, having previously staved off two Californian shootouts. This year they had to fight for the quarterfinals with Poruba until the last five game, both teams winning exclusively away.

Zlín beat Chomutov 3:1 in the quarterfinals, but played more or less the same amount of minutes as Litomerice, but had two extra days of rest. The opening three games went to overtime, with two shootouts. The series was dominated by the goaltenders for a long time, only in the fourth game the Rams found their shooting form (4:1) and scored one more goal than in the previous three.

The team was supported by goalie Huf, who had a fantastic 98.5% save percentage in the quarterfinals. Huf eventually sniffed out last year’s advancement as well, keeping a zero in the final two games. Zlín will need his contribution this year as well, but the Czechs have the advantage of their home environment, where they have lost only six games all season and twice beat Litomerice (2:1, 6:2).

The visitors have a young and cranky team, but they also count absences. Forward Costa missed Sunday’s game in Poruba (concussion) and key defenseman Štibingr played only one game in the series. Litoměřice will also make their third trip to Moravia in a short time, which will not help the team.

What to bet on:

If Zlín follows up the last game in Chonutov at least partially, with the excellent Huf in the back, they should get the first point in the series.

Confidence:

6/10

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