Górnik Zabrze vs Wisła Kraków preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Arena Zabrze Sun, 16 Aug - 6:15 PM
Ekstraklasa
Górnik ZabrzeGZA
Wisła KrakówWKR
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 6:15 PM
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Górnik Zabrze welcomes Wisła Kraków to Arena Zabrze for an Ekstraklasa regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts sit third in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy fifth place. A substantial power differential separates the sides, with the home side holding a clear edge of 29.3 points. Recent form readings show the away team slightly ahead on that metric despite the overall rating gap. Both clubs operate without recent match data to refine expectations further. Set-piece metrics remain unavailable at this stage, leaving analysts reliant on broader indicators. The fixture pits two established Ekstraklasa outfits against each other in what promises an intriguing tactical battle. Arena Zabrze provides the setting for this domestic league clash.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Górnik Zabrze leads Wisła Kraków by 29.3 power points and holds third place domestically.
  • Form: Wisła Kraków posts a higher form score of 31.44 compared to Górnik Zabrze at 27.78.
  • Squad: Górnik Zabrze enters as the stronger rated side with a 71.42 power score.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both teams ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: No recent outing data exists to assess transitional patterns for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece data shows low confidence with proxy values applied for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power advantage heavily favors the home side by a margin of 29.3 points.
  • Market: Górnik Zabrze 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Wisła Kraków 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Górnik Zabrze M. Gašparík
M. Gašparík
VS
Wisła Kraków M. Jop
M. Jop
1.76
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Radomiak Radom Rank: 63 W
Korona Kielce Rank: 66 D
Śląsk Wrocław Rank: 61 W
Radomiak Radom Rank: 63 W
Wisła Płock Rank: 60 W
Arka Gdynia Rank: 57 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wisła Płock Rank: 61 W
Piast Gliwice Rank: 65 L
Katowice Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.42
42.08
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Górnik Zabrze
Wisła Kraków
Power Score
71.42
42.08
League Position
3
5
Global Rank
243
409

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 — Opponent-weighted form score
Wisła Kraków — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Górnik Zabrze Wisła Kraków

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 06:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Arena Zabrze
Capacity
28236
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Philipp Schulze
Philipp Schulze Goalkeeper
6.6
4
Pawel Bochniewicz
Pawel Bochniewicz Defender
6.94
21
Ondrej Zmrzly
Ondrej Zmrzly Defender
7.37
26
Rafał Janicki
Rafał Janicki Defender
6.7
61
Michal Sacek
Michal Sacek Defender
7.52
8
Paulo Bernardo
Paulo Bernardo Midfielder
7.05
19
Peter Federico
Peter Federico Midfielder
8.48
33
Maksym Khlan
Maksym Khlan Midfielder
6.92
66
Maximilian Dietz
Maximilian Dietz Midfielder
6.92
82
Kacper Urbański
Kacper Urbański Midfielder
7.64
23
Sondre Liseth
Sondre Liseth Attacker
6.77

Starting XI ▼

1
Marcel Lubik
Marcel Lubik Goalkeeper
7.1
2
Julian Lelieveld
Julian Lelieveld Defender
6.47
6
Alan Uryga
Alan Uryga Defender
7.07
13
Maxence Maisonneuve
Maxence Maisonneuve Defender
6.55
52
Jakub Krzyżanowski
Jakub Krzyżanowski Defender
6.74
7
Julius Ertlthaler
Julius Ertlthaler Midfielder
6.78
10
Frederico Duarte
Frederico Duarte Midfielder
6.62
17
Marko Bozic
Marko Bozic Midfielder
7.14
41
Kacper Duda
Kacper Duda Midfielder
7.18
9
Ángel Rodado
Ángel Rodado Attacker
7.04
11
Jordi Sánchez
Jordi Sánchez Attacker
7.63

CONCLUSION

Górnik Zabrze enters the Arena Zabrze fixture with a pronounced overall rating advantage that positions them ahead of Wisła Kraków. League positions reflect this gap, placing the hosts third and the visitors fifth domestically. Form readings offer a minor counterpoint, yet the broader structural edge remains with the home side. Absence of recent match details limits deeper tactical projections for both teams. Set-piece insights stay limited due to unavailable advanced metrics. The encounter therefore hinges on core team strengths and positional standings within the Ekstraklasa. Expect a competitive league match shaped by these underlying differentials.