HRADEC KRALOVE, Czech Republic (Interstat) — In a shocking reversal of expectations, Hradec Kralove demolished host Ceske Budejovice 7-0 in a CZE: Cup of Cup match on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. The visitors scored seven unanswered goals at Fotbalový stadion Střelecký ostrov, defying a pregame projection that favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 1-0 win for Ceske Budejovice, which held a 53.9% probability to win according to analytics. The lopsided result advances Hradec Kralove in the domestic cup competition, improving its tournament record to one win and no losses. Ceske Budejovice, which fell to one win and one loss in the cup, was handed its seventh defeat across all competitions this season.