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Nove Zamky vs Skalica Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1814:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Nove Zamky 3-5 Skalica
Nove ZamkyDrawSkalica
Nove Zamky host Skalica in the 1. Liga on 18 October in a match that pits a struggling mid-table side against a team climbing the standings. Nove Zamky sit 11th with 10 points from 8 games, while Skalica occupy 5th with 15 points from 9 matches. The visitors arrive as the clear favourites, and the underlying form suggests they should be.
Team form
Nove Zamky
Nove Zamky have won just 3 of their last 5 league games and conceded heavily throughout that run. They scored 19 goals but allowed 25 across those five fixtures—an average of 5.0 per game against them. The one bright spot came at home against Povazska Bystrica, where they won 5-3, but losses to Ziar nad Hronom (4-5), HK Detva (3-4), Dubnica (3-7) and Martin (4-6) reveal a defence under real pressure. Playing at home offers some comfort, but consistency has eluded them.
Skalica
Skalica's recent record is considerably stronger. They have won 3 of their last 5 games and scored 29 goals across that span—5.8 per game. Their defence has also been tighter, conceding just 19 goals in five matches. The 9-4 win at Dubnica and the 10-0 demolition of Slovakia U18 at home show their attacking prowess, though the 4-8 home loss to Martin and the 1-5 defeat at Ziar nad Hronom suggest they can be vulnerable. Still, their overall trajectory is upward, and their goal-scoring rate is substantially higher than their opponents'.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. This is a fresh matchup with no established advantage for either team from prior encounters.
Key factors
The decisive factor is attacking output versus defensive solidity. Skalica average 5.8 goals per game over their last five outings; Nove Zamky concede 5.0 per game. Conversely, Nove Zamky score 3.8 per game while Skalica concede 3.8 per game. The numbers suggest a high-scoring affair favours the visitors. Skalica's recent form is also more consistent—they have strung together wins and maintained a positive goal difference, whereas Nove Zamky have leaked goals at an alarming rate. Home advantage for Nove Zamky is a mitigating factor, but it is unlikely to overcome the gap in current form and firepower.
Prediction
Skalica should dominate this encounter. They are the better-drilled attacking unit and have shown they can score freely, while Nove Zamky's defence has been porous. The visitors' league position (5th) and recent results (4 wins in 9) reflect a team in an upward curve, whereas Nove Zamky's 11th place and defensive fragility suggest they will struggle to contain Skalica's forwards. The expected goal balance favours the away side, and their superior recent form—both in goals scored and conceded—points to a comfortable away victory.
Skalica are strong favourites to win. Back the away side with confidence. A scoreline around 3-5 is the most likely outcome, reflecting Skalica's attacking threat and Nove Zamky's defensive vulnerabilities. For the betting community, the away win is the clear play here.
Match info
Tournaments:
1. Liga(2026)
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Recent Form
Nove Zamky
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Skalica
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  HC 19 Humenne | 10 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
| 2 |  Martin | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| 3 |  Dubnica | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| 4 |  Topolcany | 10 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| 5 |  Skalica | 10 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 |  Ziar nad Hronom | 10 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 |  TEBS Bratislava | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 |  Trnava | 10 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 9 |  Nove Zamky | 9 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 |  HK Levice | 10 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 11 |  HK Detva | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Povazska Bystrica | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 |  Slovakia U18 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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