Pavel Bucha stats
Czech RepublicNext match
Major League Soccer
1.74
4.40
4.75Match-by-match stats
P. Bucha
CincinnatiMidfielder
P. Bucha vs DC United
4 games playedPavel Bucha's next match is on Thursday at 00:00 against DC United. See how Pavel Bucha did in earlier matches against DC United.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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CINvDCU
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Cincinnati v DC United, TomorrowWhat DC United allow right wing backs
Position stats4 appearances at RWB against DC United in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersPavel Bucha 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Pavel Bucha has appeared in 27 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,247 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Attacking stats
Pavel Bucha has taken 26 shots with 12 on target (46% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.7 expected goals (xG), 3.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pavel Bucha has 4 assists and 30 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 86 minutes. Pavel Bucha has set up 34 shots for teammates, worth 3.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Pavel Bucha has completed 967 of 1127 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Pavel Bucha completes 13 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 79 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Pavel Bucha makes 44 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 25 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Pavel Bucha has committed 19 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (12 appearances), also at right wing back (10) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cincinnati squad
K. Fletcher
21 yrs#14
T. Barlow31 yrs#16
K. Mboma Dem
24 yrs#17
Ș. Chirilă19 yrs#19
B. Ramírez
26 yrs#29
E. Echenique
22 yrs#66
A. Jabbari
26 yrs#99
K. Denkey
25 yrs
O. Nwobodo
29 yrs#5
Evander
28 yrs#10
S. Mawuena Gidi
22 yrs#11P. Bucha
28 yrs#20
G. Valenzuela22 yrs#22
T. Anunga
30 yrs#27A. Chávez17 yrs#30A. Lajhar
22 yrs#55
D. Doudera28 yrs
J. Martínez32 yrs
32 yrs
31 yrs
25 yrs
27 yrs
23 yrsCzech Republic squad
A. Hlozek24 yrs#10
V. Sejk24 yrs#10
D. Vasulin28 yrs#15
R. Naderi23 yrs#20
M. Šubert24 yrs#21
O. Lingr28 yrs#32
L. Cerv25 yrs#6
A. Karabec23 yrs#10
P. Sulc25 yrs#10
L. Ambros22 yrs#18P. Bucha28 yrs#20
M. Sadílek27 yrs#23
R. Macek29 yrs#28
A. Král28 yrs#33
M. Radosta25 yrs#35
O. Kričfaluši22 yrs#80
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 37 | 3,213 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 51 | 6.95 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 3,177 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 7.14 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 17 | 1,120 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 5.50 |
 Europa Conference League | 11 | 678 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.77 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 33 | 2,737 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 6.43 |
 Champions League | 11 | 904 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4.14 |
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Liga | 31 | 2,567 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 404 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Pavel Bucha
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Pavel Bucha has scored 6 goals and 4 assists across 27 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2247 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Pavel Bucha has attempted 26 shots with 12 on target, a 46% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.73 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pavel Bucha has created 26 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 28 attempts (46% success rate). Pavel Bucha has contributed 30 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pavel Bucha has registered 44 tackles (34 won), 21 interceptions, and 25 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 967 from 1127 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Pavel Bucha has won 79 of 179 total duels.
Discipline
Pavel Bucha has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 13.
About Pavel Bucha
Pavel Bucha is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing Czech Republic. Pavel Bucha is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 11 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Pavel Bucha's most recent match was at home against Columbus Crew on July 17th. Cincinnati lost 0-2. Pavel Bucha played 79 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- July 17th0-2 lossvsColumbus Crew(79 mins, rating 6.83)
- November 15th2-3 lossvsNew England(44 mins, rating 6.96)
- December 3rd1-3 winatAtlanta United(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- June 6th3-0 lossatEngland(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 20th3-1 lossatSpain(17 mins, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Pavel Bucha and Cincinnati are next in action on December 25th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Pavel Bucha currently plays alongside Evan Louro, Tyrell Malacia, Obinna Nwobodo, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Julián Malatini, Samuel Mawuena Gidi, Tom Barlow, Ademar Chávez, Ayoub Jabbari, Nick Hagglund, David Doudera, Gerardo Valenzuela, Andrei Chirilă, Miles Robinson, José Martínez, Roman Celentano, Bryan Ramírez, Kyle Smith, Ayoub Lajhar, Kristian Fletcher, Teenage Hadebe, Ștefan Chirilă, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Alvas Powell and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.