Górnik Zabrze vs Śląsk Wrocław preview
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Arena Zabrze
Sat, 25 Jul - 3:30 PM
Round 1 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Górnik Zabrze faced Śląsk Wrocław and trailed 0-1 at halftime after the visitors scored in the opening period. The home side held 58 percent possession overall while the away team managed 42 percent. In the second half Górnik Zabrze produced the necessary adjustments to score twice and complete a 2-1 victory. No red cards were issued to either side during the contest. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment delivered the winning performance after overcoming the early deficit. The result reflected a clear second-half turnaround without any disciplinary interruptions affecting the flow of play.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Górnik Zabrze recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match team profiles.
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xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated because expected goals data was unavailable.
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Market alignment: The final outcome proved aligned with available market indicators.
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xG expectations: No concrete xG expectations were provided for either side.
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Event impact: The second-half response overturned the 0-1 halftime scoreline.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to team structures.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Szczerbowicz
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
S. Mucha
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
P. Podbielski
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
D. Krumplewski
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
M. Gašparík
VS
A. Šimundža
1.63
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Radomiak Radom
Rank: 63
W
Wisła Płock
Rank: 58
W
Arka Gdynia
Rank: 57
D
Zagłębie Lubin
Rank: 64
L
Jagiellonia Białystok
Rank: 70
W
Korona Kielce
Rank: 63
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0 i
2
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.03
39.09
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Power Score
70.03
39.09
League Position
1
16
Global Rank
264
518
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Górnik Zabrze
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Opponent-weighted form score
Śląsk Wrocław
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Górnik Zabrze Śląsk Wrocław
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Górnik Zabrze
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Śląsk Wrocław
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Górnik Zabrze
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Śląsk Wrocław
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.33
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
40.71
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Górnik Zabrze
-1.38
Efficiency Index
vs
Śląsk Wrocław
+1.38
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Górnik Zabrze
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Śląsk Wrocław
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Górnik Zabrze
vs
Śląsk Wrocław
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Górnik Zabrze
0.16
Śląsk Wrocław
0.23
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Górnik Zabrze
0.02
Śląsk Wrocław
0.03
Górnik Zabrze
Śląsk Wrocław
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- GZA had peak pressure around 80'.
- SLA started the game with stronger pressure.
GZA Pressure
SLA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
GZA reached the top pressure at 80' (100.00).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Górnik Zabrze
GZA
Home
2
matches
Śląsk Wrocław
SLA
Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
3
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
3
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:01:50+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
5-3-2
25 M. Szromnik
5 L. Ba
33 J. Macenko
27 M. Rosiak
14 M. Mokrzycki
7 (C) P. Samiec-Talar
11 L. Marjanac
19 P. Banaszak
General Information
Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 03:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Arena Zabrze
Capacity
24413
Attendance
25998
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marcin Szczerbowicz
Sebastian Mucha
P. Podbielski
Damian Krumplewski
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Statistics
Possession
GZA
57%
SLA
43%
Top Statistics
2
Goals
1
0
Big Chances Created
3
8
Shots
7
77
Dangerous attacks
62
58
Possession
42
8
Corners
6
15
Free kicks
12
2
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
87
Ball Safe
67
8
Goal Kicks
12
12
Goal Attempts
8
5
Substitutions
4
27
Throwins
20
1
Assists
1
1
Injuries
1
12
Dribble Attempts
14
6
Successful Dribbles
4
50
Successful Dribbles Percentage
29
Attacking
119
Attacks
80
0
Big Chances Missed
2
Possession
58
Long Passes
46
469
Passes
354
399
Successful Passes
267
85
Successful Passes Percentage
75
10
Key Passes
9
32
Successful Long Passes
12
55
Successful Long Passes Percentage
26
Defensive
1
Saves
3
13
Tackles
17
12
Interceptions
7
45
Duels Won
43
Build-up
26
Total Crosses
12
8
Accurate Crosses
5
Discipline
0
Offsides
1
12
Fouls
15
Lineup
Referee :
Marcin Szczerbowicz
Manager ▼
M. Gašparík
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
92
Piotr Pietryga
Goalkeeper
99
Tomasz Loska
Goalkeeper
3
Michał Synoś
Defender
4
Pawel Bochniewicz
Defender
19
Peter Federico
Midfielder
34
Bruno Durdov
Midfielder
36
Michal Rakoczy
Midfielder
Referee :
Marcin Szczerbowicz
Manager ▼
A. Šimundža
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Karol Niemczycki
Goalkeeper
2
Dominik Szala
Defender
26
Adrian Żulewski
Defender
44
Mariusz Malec
Defender
38
Dorian Markowski
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
9th Substitution
89'
8th Substitution
81'
81'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
75'
6th Substitution
75'
7th Substitution
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
65'
4th Substitution
64'
64'
3rd Substitution
64'
5th Substitution
Time wasting / 1st Yellowcard
63'
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
7'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Górnik Zabrze secured a 2-1 home win after recovering from a one-goal deficit at the interval. Their higher share of possession supported sustained pressure that yielded two second-half goals. Śląsk Wrocław defended their early advantage but could not prevent the comeback. The match proceeded without any dismissals allowing both teams to maintain tactical setups throughout. Górnik Zabrze demonstrated effective adjustments after the break to claim all three points. The victory aligned with their status as the stronger side entering the fixture. Overall the contest highlighted the importance of second-half execution in reversing an adverse scoreline.
Match Commentary