TJ Kostolne Kracany - Zilina prediction 14 October 2026

The TJ Kostolne Kracany vs Zilina prediction is all about a massive cup mismatch on Oct 14, 2026. The two meet in the Slovakia Cup at 13:30, and based on recent form, Zilina enter as overwhelming favorites with an estimated 70% win probability, while TJ Kostolne Kracany have just a 10% chance and the draw sits at 20%.

Team Form

TJ Kostolne Kracany

The home side’s last five results show a real struggle: D, W, D, L, L. A 1-1 home draw with Slovan Duslo Sala was followed by a 2-1 away win at FC Jelka, but then a 0-0 draw at the same opponent. Most alarming were the two defeats – a 0-3 home loss to Ruzomberok and a 2-3 reverse against Vydrany. In the Cup, they have only one win in those five, and defensively they’ve conceded at least three goals against higher-level sides. That home record (D,L,L) doesn’t inspire confidence.

Zilina

Zilina’s last five competitive results (ignoring a friendly) read D, W, D, W. They fought back to draw 2-2 at Ruzomberok, beat Trencin 2-1 at home, secured a 3-3 draw at Slovan Bratislava, and demolished lower-league Slovan Magura Vavrecka 5-0 in the Cup. The only blip was a 0-4 friendly loss, but in official matches they are unbeaten in four and regularly score multiple goals. Away from home in league and cup, they’ve netted 10 goals in their last three meaningful outings.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between TJ Kostolne Kracany and Zilina. The head-to-head data shows 0 home wins, 0 draws, and 0 away wins, meaning this Cup tie is a first-time matchup.

Who Will Win: TJ Kostolne Kracany or Zilina?

We calculate the win probability purely from the available data, as no odds are listed. Zilina’s strong Super League-caliber form, unbeaten in four competitive games and scoring freely away, gives them a commanding chance. TJ Kostolne Kracany’s recent cup losses to Ruzomberok (0-3) and Vydrany (2-3) highlight the gulf in class. Home advantage is a minor factor, but not enough to bridge the gap. The probabilities: TJ Kostolne Kracany win – 10%, draw – 20%, Zilina win – 70%. Zilina is clearly the team more likely to progress.

Odds & Match Prediction

No bookmaker odds are available for this fixture at the time of writing. Based on the stats, however, Zilina should win comfortably. The home side’s leaky defense against strong opponents points to an away victory, and a correct-score lean would be 0-3 or 1-3. A TJ Kostolne Kracany upset looks extremely unlikely, while a draw would rely on a defensive masterclass that their recent form doesn’t support. The smart betting tip, if odds appear, would be a Zilina win – with a -1.5 Asian handicap potentially offering value.