Lech Poznań vs Piast Gliwice preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Enea stadion Sun, 9 Aug - 3:30 PM
Ekstraklasa
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 3:30 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Lech Poznań defeated Piast Gliwice by a final score of 3-0. The contest remained level at 0-0 through halftime. Piast Gliwice recorded 53 percent possession while Lech Poznań held 47 percent. No red cards were issued to either side. Lech Poznań as the stronger team claimed the win. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for the home side. The efficiency shift stayed in line with team performances. The outcome reflected the home side's second-half adjustments without disciplinary factors altering the match structure.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Lech Poznań recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match team assessments.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with available pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: No xG expectations were recorded for either team in the data.
  • Event impact: Three second-half goals by Lech Poznań produced the 3-0 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion from disciplinary events took place.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
P. Gryckiewicz
P. Gryckiewicz
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
J. Winkler
J. Winkler
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
B. Kaszyński
B. Kaszyński
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
K. Arys
K. Arys
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
Lech Poznań N. Frederiksen
N. Frederiksen
VS
Piast Gliwice D. Myśliwiec
D. Myśliwiec
2.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.24
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wieczysta Kraków Rank: 58 W
Cracovia Kraków Rank: 62 D
Wisła Płock Rank: 60 D
Radomiak Radom Rank: 62 W
Arka Gdynia Rank: 57 D
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wisła Kraków Rank: 68 W
Zagłębie Lubin Rank: 64 L
Widzew Lodz Rank: 65 L
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 71 L
Katowice Rank: 68 D
Korona Kielce Rank: 64 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.39
62.53
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lech Poznań
Piast Gliwice
Power Score
75.39
62.53
League Position
1
13
Global Rank
149
501

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.

vs
Lech Poznań Opponent-weighted form score
Piast Gliwice Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lech Poznań Piast Gliwice

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Lech Poznań

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Piast Gliwice

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

Lech Poznań ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Piast Gliwice
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
46.06
26.32
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.32
46.06
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)
-3 0 3
Lech Poznań Efficiency Index
vs
Piast Gliwice Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Lech Poznań
Piast Gliwice
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.

Lech Poznań ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Piast Gliwice
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lech Poznań Piast Gliwice
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Lech Poznań Piast Gliwice
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Lech Poznań
Piast Gliwice
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.

Lech Poznań
vs
Piast Gliwice
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lech Poznań Piast Gliwice
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lech Poznań Piast Gliwice
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Lech Poznań
Piast Gliwice
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LPO had peak pressure around 34'.
  • PGL started the game with stronger pressure.
LPO Pressure PGL Pressure
Pressure Index: LPO reached the top pressure at 34' (90.74).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lech Poznań LPO Home
4 matches
Piast Gliwice PGL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
4
+3
Goal Difference
-3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:48:30+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-4-1-1

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 03:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Enea stadion
Capacity
42837
Attendance
25329
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Patryk Gryckiewicz
Jacub Winkler
Bartosz Kaszyński
Karol Arys

Statistics

Possession
LPO
49%
PGL
51%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
7 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 7
53 Dangerous attacks 39
47 Possession 53
6 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 17
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

69 Ball Safe 51
7 Goal Kicks 10
16 Goal Attempts 11
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 14
3 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
11 Dribble Attempts 14
6 Successful Dribbles 8
55 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57

Attacking

76 Attacks 74
4 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

47 Long Passes 44
392 Passes 450
313 Successful Passes 377
80 Successful Passes Percentage 84
13 Key Passes 10
24 Successful Long Passes 19
51 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

3 Saves 4
11 Tackles 9
10 Interceptions 13
43 Duels Won 45

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 14
6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
17 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Patryk Gryckiewicz

Starting XI

1
Mateusz Lis
Mateusz Lis Goalkeeper
7.38
2
Joel Pereira
Joel Pereira Defender
7.2
15
Michał Gurgul
Michał Gurgul Defender
7.27
27
Wojciech Mońka
Wojciech Mońka Defender
6.88
72
Mateusz Skrzypczak
6.91
10
Patrik Wålemark
Patrik Wålemark Midfielder
6.78
17
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
7.29
11
Daniel Håkans
Daniel Håkans Midfielder
7.17
53
Karol Delikat
Karol Delikat
Midfielder78'
7.23
22
Radosław Murawski
6.71
43
Antoni Kozubal
Antoni Kozubal Midfielder
6.61
21
Pablo Rodríguez
Pablo Rodríguez
Midfielder46'
7.16
7
Yannick Agnero
Yannick Agnero Attacker
6.92
9
Mikael Ishak
Mikael Ishak
Attacker61'
7.35
77
Luis Palma
Luis Palma Attacker
7.51
20
Robert Gumny
Robert Gumny
Defender81'
6.45
Referee : Patryk Gryckiewicz

Starting XI

75
Domen Gril
Domen Gril Goalkeeper
6.71
4
Jakub Czerwiński
6.91
3
Elton Fikaj
Elton Fikaj
Defender77'
6.29
5
Juande Rivas
Juande Rivas Defender
6.15
28
Filip Borowski
Filip Borowski Defender
6.74
99
Ema Twumasi
Ema Twumasi
Defender56'
5.83
36
Jakub Lewicki
Jakub Lewicki Defender
6.8
27
Jakub Łabojko
Jakub Łabojko Midfielder
6.97
31
Oskar Leśniak
Oskar Leśniak Midfielder
6.62
80
Hugo Vallejo
Hugo Vallejo Midfielder
6.79
90
Ivan Lima
Ivan Lima Midfielder
6.97
98
Jason Lokilo
Jason Lokilo
Attacker57'
6.87
17
Quentin Boisgard
Quentin Boisgard Attacker
7.51
11
Leandro Sanca
Leandro Sanca
Midfielder56'
5.94
19
Samuel Ntamack
Samuel Ntamack Attacker
6.37
10
Andreas Katsantonis
6.37

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
90'
84'
Event
Andreas Katsantonis Samuel Ntamack
10th Substitution
Event
Robert Gumny Luis Palma
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Header / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Karol Delikat Daniel Håkans
8th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
77'
Event
Elton Fikaj Jakub Czerwiński 
7th Substitution
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
71'
66'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
63'
Event
Mikael Ishak  Yannick Agnero
5th Substitution
61'
Event
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh Patrik Wålemark
6th Substitution
61'
57'
Event
Jason Lokilo Ivan Lima
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Leandro Sanca Quentin Boisgard
2nd Substitution
56'
Event
Ema Twumasi Filip Borowski
3rd Substitution
Event
Pablo Rodríguez Antoni Kozubal
1st Substitution
46'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Allahyar Sayyadmanesh with his right foot results in a goal.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Allahyar Sayyadmanesh scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero.
84
Update Update
Andreas Katsantonis replaces Samuel Ntamack.
81
Update Update
Robert Gumny is on, and Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera is off.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Karol Delikat Head Shot Goal
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Karol Delikat scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera.
78
Update Update
Karol Delikat comes on for Daniel Hakans.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Leandro Mario Balde Sanca.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Elton Fikaj comes on for Jakub Czerwinski.
76
Attempt Attempt
Jason Eyenga Lokilo takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
74
Attempt Attempt
Mikael Ishak takes a right-footed shot but misses.
73
Attempt Attempt
Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mikael Ishak receives a yellow card.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mikael Ishak receives a yellow card.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Emmanuel Twumasi receives a yellow card.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Mikael Ishak scores with a left-footed shot.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mikael Ishak scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Daniel Hakans.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Mikael Ishak comes on for Mel Yannick Joel Agnero.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
60
Attempt Attempt
Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Jason Eyenga Lokilo comes on for Ivan Lima.
56
Update Update
Emmanuel Twumasi comes on for Filip Borowski.
56
Update Update
Leandro Mario Balde Sanca comes on for Quentin Boisgard.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Mel Yannick Joel Agnero with his right foot is blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero comes on for Antoni Kozubal.
45
Attempt Attempt
Hugo Claudio Vallejo Aviles takes a left-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Ntamack's right-footed shot is saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
Attempt Attempt
Michal Gurgul takes a left-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Mel Yannick Joel Agnero with his left foot, but it misses the target.
33
Attempt Attempt
Michal Gurgul takes a left-footed shot but misses.
32
Attempt Attempt
Patrik Walemark takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
25
Attempt Attempt
Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
24
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Boisgard takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
22
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Boisgard takes a right-footed shot but misses.
21
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Labojko takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
18
Attempt Attempt
Antoni Kozubal takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Labojko takes a left-footed shot but misses.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Antoni Kozubal attempts a header but misses the shot.
9
Attempt Attempt
Hugo Claudio Vallejo Aviles takes a left-footed shot but misses.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Lewicki attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Patryk Gryckiewicz.

CONCLUSION

The 3-0 result confirmed Lech Poznań's superiority after a goalless first half. Possession favored Piast Gliwice yet failed to translate into scoring chances. The home side's second-half efficiency produced all three goals without any red card interruptions. Significant deviation metrics aligned with the stronger team's performance profile. Market indicators proved consistent with the final outcome. Absence of xG figures limited deeper statistical comparison but the scoreline reflected clear second-half dominance by Lech Poznań. Overall the match demonstrated effective adjustments by the winners in a controlled setting.