CLASH OF OPPOSITES: BANÍK TARGETS RECORD AS BOHEMIANS CLING TO LAST CHANCE
April 19, 2025 FC Baník Ostava - Bohemians Praha 1905 The City Stadium in Ostrava-Vítkovice will become the stage for a battle between teams with dramatically different ambitions on Saturday. The home side is experiencing a fantastic period – unbeaten in seven consecutive league matches, while the visitors are fighting for one last hope to avoid the relegation group. Under coach Pavel Hapal's guidance, Baník is enjoying an extraordinary spring season. Six wins and one draw in their last seven duels have catapulted the Silesians into contention for the top positions. A similar series was last recorded by the Ostrava club between August and October 2023. Saturday's clash is particularly significant in the context of club history. If Baník defeats Bohemians, they would set a historic points record after 30 completed league rounds in the Czech top flight. They currently have 61 points; a win would push them to 64, surpassing their previous maximum of 63 points from the 2003/0...