The forthcoming epic showdown in the Niké Liga, Championship Round, shall unfold at the grand Štadión pod Dubňom Stadium in Slovakia, where the footballing fates will be decided on the dazzling day of Sunday, April 13, 2025. Gird your loins, football fanatics!

Now, to delve into the head-to-head historical saga: In their last three mano-a-mano battles, MŠK Žilina has emerged as the proud victors twice, leaving FC Košice a solitary win and absolutely no room for peaceful truce, with draws an endangered species in their encounters.

Ah, the last tantalizing tangle between these juggernauts was on that unforgettable Saturday, February 8, 2025. It was a dramatic day when FC Košice, cleverly masquerading as the visiting team, snuck away with a 2-0 victory. Not to overlook the momentum—MŠK Žilina was licking their wounds from a 5-0 clobbering at the hands of ŠK Slovan Bratislava, while FC Košice pranced in, fresh from a 2-1 triumph over FC Spartak Trnava.

Inspecting the domestic league standings, MŠK Žilina is comfortably nestled in the runner-up position, while FC Košice is enduring a decidedly less cozy fifth place. All eyes will undoubtedly be on MŠK Žilina’s goal-scoring virtuoso, D. Ďuriš, who doesn't leave home without at least 9 goals. But let's not forget about FC Košice's assist wizard, M. Faško, who revels in providing 9 assists as his footballing calling card.

When it comes to player ratings, MŠK Žilina's trio of talents, Dominik Javorček (7.6), Mario Sauer (7.35), and Adrián Kaprálik (7.34), are ready to dazzle. Meanwhile, FC Košice's fighters Michal Faško (7.43), Žan Medved (7.27), and David Gallovic (7.26) are equally prepared to shine.

Now, about controlling the ball: MŠK Žilina's got their opponents in a spin with an average possession of 59.31%, while FC Košice balances it out with 47.65%—a bit of a sharing problem they have. As for corner kicks, MŠK Žilina averages about 5.73 per game, slightly outnumbering FC Košice's 4.73. In the arena of discipline, there's a yellow and red fireworks display with MŠK Žilina having 49 yellow and 1 red card, and FC Košice sporting a more colorful array, with 55 yellow and 3 red cards.

Analyzing all these clues and the stars—MŠK Žilina might just have the upper hand to win this whimsical contest. But remember, in the mysterious world of football, anything can happen, so fasten your seatbelts for a topsy-turvy ride!