Pardubice struggles with scoring efficiency and goalkeeper changes

Pardubice continues to struggle at the start of the season, failing to secure points despite playing competitive football. The team is currently facing a unique crisis in the goalkeeper position, having utilized three different goalkeepers in the first three matches of the league. Following recent performances, Vladimír Neuman was given the opportunity to start.

Data analysis highlights a significant paradox for the club: while Pardubice averages 17 shots per match—the highest in the league—they have the lowest shot conversion rate at only 2.9%. Statistical analysis by Opta's Jakub Kadrnožka notes a significant negative difference in expected goals (xG), with the team scoring approximately 2.2 fewer goals than the quality of their chances would suggest. Most of these attempts are being taken from unfavorable positions, as the team generates very few high-quality scoring opportunities.