Žilina host FK Košice in the Cup on Friday 1 May, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT).
Form guide
Žilina's last 5: DWWWD Most recently they drew with Podbrezová 1–1 away. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FK Košice's last 4: DDWD Most recently they drew with Tatran Prešov 1–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Žilina arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 February 2026, finished FK Košice 2–2 Žilina.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.6 goals: 2.4 for Žilina and 2.1 for FK Košice. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 83% and both teams to score at 69%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Žilina 45%, draw 20%, FK Košice 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.53, above our fair price of 1.44, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Žilina 2–2 FK Košice. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Žilina45%fair 2.20 · @2.05
Draw20%fair 4.91 · @3.40
FK Košice34%fair 2.92 · @2.80
4.57Expected goals
2.44Žilina xG
2.13FK Košice xG
69%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
2–17%
1–26%
3–26%
1–15%
3–15%
From our goals model: Žilina 2.4 – 2.1 FK Košice expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Žilina vs FK Košice?
On our numbers Žilina have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 20% and FK Košice 34%.
How many goals will there be in Žilina vs FK Košice?
We expect about 4.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Žilina vs FK Košice?
Our predicted score is Žilina 2–2 FK Košice, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.6 goals in total.
When is Žilina vs FK Košice?
Žilina vs FK Košice (Cup) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
