Górnik Zabrze vs Śląsk Wrocław preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Arena Zabrze Sat, 25 Jul - 3:30 PM
Ekstraklasa
Górnik ZabrzeGZA
2 1
Śląsk WrocławSLA
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 3:30 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Yegor Matsenko - 65' (Own Goal)
Goal
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Goal

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

  • Structural deviation: Górnik Zabrze recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match team profiles.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated because expected goals data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome proved aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: No concrete xG expectations were provided for either side.
  • Event impact: The second-half response overturned the 0-1 halftime scoreline.
  • 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Szczerbowicz
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
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
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
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
Górnik Zabrze M. Gašparík
M. Gašparík
VS
Śląsk Wrocław A. Šimundža
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

i
What 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 — Opponent-weighted form score
Śląsk Wrocław — 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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vs

Górnik Zabrze

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Śląsk Wrocław

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

Górnik Zabrze ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Śląsk Wrocław
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.33
40.71
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
40.71
27.33
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
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.
—
—
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
Górnik Zabrze Śląsk Wrocław
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.
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
—
—
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
—
—
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
—
—
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
—
—
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
Pitch

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

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

Starting XI ▼

1
Philipp Schulze
Philipp Schulze Goalkeeper
6.44
2
Patryk Warczak
Patryk Warczak Defender
6.46
15
Roberto Massimo
Roberto Massimo
Midfielder46'
7.32
20
Josema
Josema Defender
6.72
26
Rafał Janicki
Rafał Janicki Defender
6.71
64
Erik Janza
Erik Janza (C) Defender
7.7
18
Lukas Sadilek
Lukas Sadilek Midfielder
6.63
66
Maximilian Dietz
Maximilian Dietz Midfielder
7.07
23
Sondre Liseth
Sondre Liseth
Attacker46'
6.66
82
Kacper Urbański
Kacper Urbański Midfielder
7.49
7
Yvan Ikia Dimi
Yvan Ikia Dimi Attacker
7.36
21
Ondrej Zmrzly
Ondrej Zmrzly
Defender89'
11
Erik Prekop
Erik Prekop Attacker
6.76
28
Bastien Donio
Bastien Donio
Midfielder81'
6.56
33
Maksym Khlan
Maksym Khlan Attacker
6.6
88
Taofeek Ismaheel
Taofeek Ismaheel
Midfielder64'
6.44
Referee : Marcin Szczerbowicz

Starting XI ▼

25
Michał Szromnik
Michał Szromnik Goalkeeper
6.52
3
Irodotos Christodoulou
Irodotos Christodoulou Defender
6.55
5
Lamine Ba
Lamine Ba Defender
6.33
8
Marc Llinares
Marc Llinares Defender
6.51
27
Michał Rosiak
Michał Rosiak Defender
6.28
21
Alex Timossi Andersson
Alex Timossi Andersson
Defender75'
6.25
33
Yegor Matsenko
Yegor Matsenko Defender
6.48
7
Piotr Samiec-Talar
Piotr Samiec-Talar (C) Midfielder
7.38
14
Michał Mokrzycki
Michał Mokrzycki Midfielder
7
20
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz
Midfielder64'
6.29
15
Jorge Yriarte
Jorge Yriarte Midfielder
6.66
11
Luka Marjanac
Luka Marjanac Attacker
6.71
77
Eniss Shabani
Eniss Shabani
Midfielder75'
6.23
19
Przemysław Banaszak
Przemysław Banaszak Attacker
7.44
10
Malaly Dembélé
Malaly Dembélé
Attacker64'
6.67

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ondrej Zmrzly → Yvan Ikia Dimi
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Bastien Donio → Erik Prekop
8th Substitution
81'
81'
Event
Lamine Ba
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Yvan Ikia Dimi
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
75'
Event
Alex Timossi Andersson → Michał Rosiak
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Eniss Shabani → Luka Marjanac
7th Substitution
Event
Roberto Massimo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
67'
Event
Yegor Matsenko
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
65'
Event
Taofeek Ismaheel → Maksym Khlan
4th Substitution
64'
64'
Event
Malaly Dembélé → Przemysław Banaszak
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz → Michał Mokrzycki
5th Substitution
Event
Josema
Time wasting / 1st Yellowcard
63'
Event
Sondre Liseth → Maximilian Dietz
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Roberto Massimo → Patryk Warczak
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
7'
Event
Przemysław Banaszak
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Malaly Dembele Head Shot Missed
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Piotr Samiec-Talar Left Footed Shot Saved
90
Corner Corner
Corner
89
Update Update
On Ondrej Zmrzly，Off Yvan Junior Ikia Dimi
81
Update Update
On Bastien Donio，Off Erik Prekop
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Lamine Ba
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Yvan Junior Ikia Dimi Right Footed Shot Goal
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-1
78
Corner Corner
Corner
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Roberto Massimo Head Shot Saved
77
Corner Corner
Corner
75
Update Update
On Eniss Shabani，Off Luka Marjanac
75
Corner Corner
Corner
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sondre Liseth Head Shot Missed
75
Corner Corner
Corner
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Michal Rosiak Left Footed Shot Missed
69
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marc Llinares Left Footed Shot Blocked
69
Corner Corner
Corner
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Michal Rosiak Right Footed Shot Blocked
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Roberto Massimo
65
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Michal Rosiak Right Footed Shot Blocked
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yellow Card - Roberto Massimo
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Yegor Matsenko Left Footed Shot Own Goal球
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Own Goal - Yegor Matsenko 1-1
64
Update Update
On Grzegorz Tomasiewicz，Off Michal Mokrzycki
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Josema
59
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Erik Janza Left Footed Shot Saved
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Roberto Massimo Head Shot Missed
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Roberto Massimo Head Shot Missed
53
Corner Corner
Corner
51
Corner Corner
Corner
50
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Irodotos Christodoulou Head Shot Blocked
50
Corner Corner
Corner
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maksym Khlan Right Footed Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Roberto Massimo，Off Patryk Warczak
46
Update Update
On Sondre Liseth，Off Maximilian Dietz
44
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Michal Rosiak Right Footed Shot Missed
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maksym Khlan Right Footed Shot Missed
43
Corner Corner
Corner
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Erik Prekop Head Shot Saved
42
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Corner Corner
Corner
38
Corner Corner
Corner
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maksym Khlan Right Footed Shot Missed
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Piotr Samiec-Talar Left Footed Shot Missed
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Przemyslaw Banaszak Right Footed Shot Blocked
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Przemyslaw Banaszak Right Footed Shot Blocked
29
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Przemyslaw Banaszak Head Shot Missed
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luka Marjanac Right Footed Shot Missed
24
Corner Corner
Corner
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maksym Khlan Right Footed Shot Missed
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Yvan Junior Ikia Dimi Left Footed Shot Missed
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kacper Urbanski Right Footed Shot Missed
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Przemyslaw Banaszak Left Footed Shot Goal
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Przemyslaw Banaszak 0-1
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Marcin Szczerbowicz

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.