Raków Częstochowa VS Valletta

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Stadion Raków Thu, 23 Jul - 4:30 PM

Europa Conference League

Raków Częstochowa RAK

3 1

Valletta VAL

Full Time Thu, 23 Jul 4:30 PM

2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

Mahir Emreli - 53'

Patryk Makuch - 78'

Stratos Svarnas - 90'

Manuel Morello - 23'

CONTEXT

Rakow Czestochowa faced Valletta in the first leg of their two-legged knockout tie. Valletta led 0-1 at halftime after scoring in the opening period. Rakow Czestochowa responded strongly after the break and secured a 3-1 victory with three second-half goals. The home side controlled 68 percent of possession while limiting the visitors to 32 percent. No red cards were issued to either team during the contest. Although Valletta entered as the stronger side on paper, Rakow Czestochowa delivered the winning performance on the night. The result reflected a significant performance deviation by the eventual winners.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Rakow Czestochowa recorded a significant 16.7 percent deviation as the match winner.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns for both sides.
xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be measured.
Market alignment: Final outcome stayed aligned with available market indicators.
xG expectations: Expected goals projections were not provided in the match data.
Event impact: Second-half adjustments produced three goals after the 0-1 halftime score.
Red card distortion: Zero red cards occurred so no distortion affected match dynamics.

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

K. Sağlam

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

A. Usta

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

M. Mazlum

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

?. Turtay

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

D. Kroczek

T. Micallef

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Raków Częstochowa

83.3%

Draw

11.8%

Valletta

4.9%

Movement

Changes since opening

Raków Częstochowa

-10.7%

Draw

+6.75%

Valletta

+3.95%

Team Power Ranking

30.95

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Power Score

30.95

League Position

Global Rank

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.

Raków Częstochowa — Opponent-weighted form score

Valletta — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

Raków Częstochowa

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Valletta

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition 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

Raków Częstochowa ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Valletta

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

33.31

23.13

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

23.13

33.31

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Raków Częstochowa +0.98 Efficiency Index

Valletta -0.98 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

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.

Raków Częstochowa ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Valletta

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

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.

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Transition Efficiency Index Higher = stronger on the counter

Raków Częstochowa 0.26

Valletta 0.21

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Window = 15s post-possession change

Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

RAK had peak pressure around 6'.
RAK started the game with stronger pressure.

RAK Pressure VAL Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: RAK reached the top pressure at 6' (63.38).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3

Match Formation 4-3-3

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 23, 2026, 04:30 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium

Stadion Raków

Capacity

11600

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Kadir Sağlam

Anıl Usta

Mehmet Salih Mazlum

Ömer Faruk Turtay

Statistics

Possession

RAK

62%

VAL

38%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1

9 Shots 4

73 Dangerous attacks 28

68 Possession 32

5 Corners 3

13 Free kicks 15

1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

88 Ball Safe 80

0 Penalties 1

14 Goal Attempts 4

4 Substitutions 5

22 Throwins 14

0 Injuries 4

Attacking

129 Attacks 77

Discipline

1 Offsides 0

15 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Kadir Sağlam

Manager ▼

D. Kroczek Coach

Starting XI ▼

Kacper Trelowski Goalkeeper

6.12

Stratos Svarnas Defender

6.45

Fran Tudor (C) Defender

6.26

Bogdan Racovițan Defender

6.26

Oskar Repka Midfielder

6.37

Vladyslav Kochergin Midfielder

6.37

Michael Ameyaw Midfielder

6.37

Erick Otieno

Midfielder72'

6.5

Jean Carlos Silva Midfielder

6.37

Jakub Jendryka

Midfielder82'

6.5

Ádin Molnár Midfielder

6.37

Tomasz Pienko

Midfielder46'

6.95

Patryk Makuch Attacker

7.19

Mahir Emreli Attacker

6.82

Adam Basse

Attacker82'

6.5

Substitutes ▼

Wiktor Zolneczko Goalkeeper

Tarik Karic Goalkeeper

Jerzy Napieraj Midfielder

Marko Bulat Midfielder

Oliwier Kwiatkowski Midfielder

Abraham Ojo Midfielder

Referee : Kadir Sağlam

Manager ▼

T. Micallef Coach

Starting XI ▼

Adilson Maringá Goalkeeper

5.68

Matthias Ellul Defender

5.88

Emmanuel Mbende Defender

5.88

Sava Radic Defender

5.88

Manuel Morello Defender

6.24

Ermin Bicakcic

Defender80'

6.26

Brandon Paiber (C) Midfielder

6.37

Petar Sekulovic

Midfielder60'

6.06

Jake Azzopardi Midfielder

6.18

Andrea Zammit Attacker

6.46

Roko Prsa

Midfielder60'

6.23

Diogo Tavares Attacker

6.38

Alex Tanque Attacker

6.46

Keyon Ewurum

Midfielder69'

6.27

Thaylor Attacker

6.51

Bruno Gomes

Attacker80'

6.46

Substitutes ▼

Julani Archibald Goalkeeper

Liam Frendo Goalkeeper

Neil Anthony Micallef Defender

Yannick Yankam Midfielder

Cedrik Formosa Midfielder

Matteo Grech Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF

Stratos Svarnas

Field Goal / 4th Goal

90'

Tomasz Pienko

Foul / 2nd Yellowcard

84'

Adam Basse →

8th Substitution

82'

Jakub Jendryka →

9th Substitution

82'

80'

Ermin Bicakcic →

6th Substitution

80'

Bruno Gomes →

7th Substitution

Patryk Makuch

Field Goal / 3rd Goal

78'

74'

Roko Prsa

Foul / 1st Yellowcard

73'

Petar Sekulovic

Off target

Erick Otieno →

5th Substitution

72'

69'

Keyon Ewurum →

4th Substitution

60'

Roko Prsa →

2nd Substitution

60'

Petar Sekulovic →

3rd Substitution

Mahir Emreli

Field Goal / 2nd Goal

53'

Tomasz Pienko →

1st Substitution

46'

1ST-HALF

23'

Manuel Morello

Field Goal / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

GOAL! Important

Goal! The score is now 3-1.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card.

Update

Jakub Jendryka comes on for Jean Carlos Silva Rocha.

Substitution

Adam Basse is substituted for Mahir Madatov.

Substitution

Ermin Bicakcic is substituted on for Manuel Morello.

Update

Bruno Gomes de Oliveira Conceicao comes on for Brian Thaylor.

GOAL! Important

Goal! Patryk Makuch scores, making it 2-1.

Yellow Card Important

Yellow card issued.

Attempt

Penalty saved! Petar Sekulovic misses the shot.

Substitution

Erick Ouma Otieno is substituted for Michael Ameyaw.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Update

Keyon Ewurum is on, and Alex de Aguiar Gomes is off.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Update

Petar Sekulovic comes on for Brandon Diego Paiber.

Update

Roko Prsa is on, and Andrea Zammit is off.

GOAL! Important

Goal! The score is now 1-1.

Update

Tomasz Pienko comes on for Adin Molnar.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Corner

Corner awarded.

GOAL! Important

Goal! The score is now 0-1.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Corner

Corner awarded.

Update

Kick-off! The referee is Kadir Saglam.

CONCLUSION

Rakow Czestochowa overturned an early deficit to claim a 3-1 win in leg one against Valletta. Their second-half response and strong possession edge proved decisive in the knockout setting. Valletta had led at the interval yet could not maintain the advantage once Rakow increased pressure. The absence of red cards allowed both teams to keep full squads on the pitch throughout. With the aggregate now favoring the home side, the return leg will require Valletta to chase the result. Rakow Czestochowa will look to protect their lead while maintaining the same level of control shown after halftime.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Win Probabilities

Movement

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION

Raków Częstochowa vs Valletta preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Win Probabilities

Movement

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

Match Commentary

CONCLUSION