Svoboda vs Šencur - 3. SNL - West

A fascinating 3. SNL - West chapter awaits on September 26, 2026 when Svoboda take on Šencur at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Both Svoboda and Šencur will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 3. SNL - West. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LLLDL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, LDDDW in their last five and a season win rate of just 20% that leaves them deep in trouble. The contrast in attacking output — 1 versus 1.8 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Svoboda will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Šencur will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Their press is quick and co-ordinated in some areas of the pitch and not others.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The Premier League champions have been looking for a new defender with William Saliba out for an extended period of time and Jurrien Timber also sidelined with a long-term groin problem.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.