Slovácko faces a high-stakes promotion-relegation playoff against ambitious second-division side Artis on May 27, 2026. With the top-flight composition for the upcoming Chance Liga season on the line, the two clubs prepare for a decisive two-legged battle that will determine if the Uherské Hradiště side retains its top-tier status.
A Decisive Weekend for Chance Liga Composition
The upcoming weekend will decide whether the top flight maintains its traditional structure or undergoes a shift in its regional representation. As [news.google.com reported](https://www.sport.cz/clanek/online-fotbal-chance-liga-artis-slovacko-27-05-2026-5465493), the critical matches are scheduled for Saturday in Tábor and Sunday in Uherské Hradiště.
For Slovácko, the mission is to preserve a streak of top-flight football that has remained unbroken since the 2009/10 season. After a difficult autumn that saw the club sitting at the bottom of the table, coach Roman Skuhravý successfully steered the team toward this playoff opportunity. However, their recent form has been inconsistent. The club suffered a 0-3 defeat against Mladá Boleslav and a 0-1 loss to Zlín in their final group matches, though they previously secured vital victories over Dukla and Baník.
Skuhravý Dismisses Nádvorník’s Tactical Provocations
The tension between the two camps has already begun to manifest in psychological maneuvering. Artis coach Roman Nádvorník previously suggested that he would have preferred to avoid a matchup against the Uherské Hradiště side. [According to Sport.cz](https://www.sport.cz/clanek/fotbal-ceska-1-liga-nadvornikova-slova-muzou-byt-taktika-baraz-ale-bude-o-nas-rika-skuhravy-ze-slovacka-5466286), Skuhravý refused to be rattled by these comments, viewing them as a potential attempt to gain a mental edge.
I don’t take this at all. Knowing Roman, it could clearly be a tactical move, so I am completely immune to it. I am interested in how they play.
Roman Skuhravý, Slovácko coach
Skuhravý is focused on the physical and mental demands of the series rather than verbal sparring. He emphasized that the intensity of these matches requires a specific kind of character.
The playoff is for big boys; both teams will go to the limit.
Roman Skuhravý, Slovácko coach
Artis’s High-Stakes Investment and Offensive Arsenal
While Slovácko fights for survival, Artis enters the series as a team built for promotion. The second-division side finished in third place, fueled by significant financial backing. [Sport.cz reports](https://www.sport.cz/clanek/fotbal-ceska-1-liga-nadvornikova-slova-muzou-byt-taktika-baraz-ale-bude-o-nas-rika-skuhravy-ze-slovacka-5466286) that the club invested millions into new talent during the winter transfer window to prepare for exactly this moment.
The primary threat to the Slovácko defense is Quadri Adediran, the leading scorer in the second division. Adediran has proven his clinical nature this season, netting 17 goals to put Artis in a position to challenge for the top tier. Skuhravý has noted that the coaching staff is well aware of how Artis utilizes Adediran from the number ten position to spearhead their offensive transitions.
The Battle for Midfield Dominance
Beyond the goal-scoring threat, the structural strength of Artis lies in its central core. The midfield is composed of experienced players who excel in ball control and movement, a characteristic that makes them unique in the league.
- Tetour
- Havlík
- Trávník
- Kostadinov
If Artis succeeds in controlling the tempo through this unit, they may force Slovácko into a defensive posture they are unprepared to maintain. The outcome of these two matches will not only decide a team’s division but could also change the face of the league, potentially resulting in two Brno-based clubs competing in the top flight next season.
