**Zlín sits at the bottom of the Chance Liga table after nine matchdays with just one point and a dismal goal difference, marking the clearest early indicator of relegation pressure for 2026-27.** Slovácko and Artis Brno also occupy the lower reaches with limited points and negative results, while Pardubice and Bohemians hover nearby in the projected relegation zone. Newly promoted sides like Artis Brno and Zbrojovka Brno face adaptation challenges typical for promoted clubs, though Brno has shown more resilience in mid-table. The league format splits teams after the regular season into a six-team relegation group, where the bottom two face direct relegation or playoffs against second-division sides. Recent results, including Zlín’s ongoing winless streak and Slovácko’s poor attacking output, reinforce trader focus on these clubs’ limited squad depth and fixture difficulty ahead of the international break. Historical patterns show mid-table teams can still slide into danger if form collapses post-split.