Ruzomberok - Banska Bystrica

A very important match for both teams will take place in the relegation group. Banska Bystrica is currently last and trails by 6 points from the position that guarantees a playoff spot. Ruzomberok is second to last and trails by 2 points, hoping to avoid the playoff. If Banska Bystrica loses, their survival hopes will become very complicated. The team has a new coach, and it’s Straka, an expert on relegation battles. In the first match against Trenčín, he was satisfied with the first half, which they won 2:0, but in the second half, there was a huge collapse, and they eventually lost 2:3.

Rymarenko, the team's top scorer, who was out due to injury, should be playing for Banska Bystrica. The teams played a cup match this week, and Ruzomberok won 2:1. However, Banska Bystrica fielded several players from the bench, as they want to focus fully on the league and ensure survival. Despite this, it was a closely contested match. Shots on goal were 4:4, and total shots were 5:9.

Even though there are still many points to play for in the relegation group, this is one of Banska Bystrica’s last chances for survival. If they lose, the gap will grow to 9 points, which would make survival unrealistic, as only 6 matches would remain. Banska Bystrica knows they are playing for everything. A large fan trip is also being prepared, aiming to create a home atmosphere for Dukla. I think it’s possible for Dukla to take all three points away and win, but I’ll bet on them not losing.