Lech Poznań vs Cracovia Kraków preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Enea stadion Sat, 25 Jul - 6:15 PM
Ekstraklasa
Lech PoznańLPO
0 – 0
Cracovia KrakówCRA
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 6:15 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Lech Poznań hosted Cracovia Kraków in a match that finished 0-0. The first half ended goalless with both teams level at halftime. Possession favored the home side at 58 percent compared to 42 percent for the away team. No red cards were shown during the game. Despite being the stronger team, Lech Poznań failed to find the net. The significant deviation of 100 percent was noted for the home side. The efficiency shift stayed in line with the match proceedings. Expected goals figures were not provided in the available data. The draw outcome showed alignment in certain metrics. Overall the game lacked decisive moments leading to the stalemate.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Lech Poznań showed a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from expected patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable, preventing alignment assessment.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: No specific xG expectations were recorded in the data.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the course of the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
D. Sylwestrzak
D. Sylwestrzak
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
P. Sokolnicki
P. Sokolnicki
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
A. Karasewicz
A. Karasewicz
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
P. Szuta
P. Szuta
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
Cracovia Kraków B. Grzelak
B. Grzelak
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.94
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wisła Płock Rank: 58 D
Radomiak Radom Rank: 63 W
Arka Gdynia Rank: 57 D
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 W
Legia Warszawa Rank: 70 W
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 65 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Korona Kielce Rank: 63 D
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 D
Radomiak Radom Rank: 63 D
Zagłębie Lubin Rank: 64 D
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 65 D
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 72 L
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.
74.32
62.9
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lech Poznań
Cracovia Kraków
Power Score
74.32
62.9
League Position
5
6
Global Rank
165
472

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
Lech Poznań — Opponent-weighted form score
Cracovia Kraków — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lech Poznań Cracovia Kraków

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

Lech Poznań

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

Cracovia Kraków

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 Cracovia Kraków
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.34
25.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.00
35.34
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 +1.07 Efficiency Index
vs
Cracovia Kraków -1.07 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Lech Poznań
Cracovia Kraków
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 Cracovia Kraków
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lech Poznań Cracovia Kraków
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 Cracovia Kraków
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
Cracovia Kraków
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
Cracovia Kraków
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lech Poznań Cracovia Kraków
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
Lech Poznań 0.36
Cracovia Kraków 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lech Poznań Cracovia Kraków
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
Lech Poznań 0.00
Cracovia Kraków 0.00
Lech Poznań
Cracovia Kraków
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 25'.
  • LPO started the game with stronger pressure.
LPO Pressure CRA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LPO reached the top pressure at 25' (93.19).

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
Cracovia Kraków CRA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
7
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:03:20+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 06:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Enea stadion
Capacity
42837
Attendance
31310
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Damian Sylwestrzak
Pawel Sokolnicki
Adam Karasewicz
Pawel Szuta

Statistics

Possession
LPO
56%
CRA
44%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 3
50 Dangerous attacks 30
58 Possession 42
9 Corners 6
13 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

59 Ball Safe 57
5 Goal Kicks 7
13 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 19
1 Injuries 1
13 Dribble Attempts 8
6 Successful Dribbles 4
46 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

83 Attacks 59
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

36 Long Passes 41
461 Passes 341
387 Successful Passes 266
84 Successful Passes Percentage 78
17 Successful Long Passes 13
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 7
9 Tackles 17
9 Interceptions 10
41 Duels Won 41

Build-up

25 Total Crosses 16
8 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Damian Sylwestrzak

Starting XI ▼

1
Mateusz Lis
Mateusz Lis Goalkeeper
7.03
15
Michał Gurgul
Michał Gurgul Defender
7.14
20
Robert Gumny
Robert Gumny Defender
6.68
2
Joel Pereira
Joel Pereira
Defender64'
6.73
27
Wojciech Mońka
Wojciech Mońka Defender
7.01
59
Terry Yegbe
Terry Yegbe Defender
7.53
10
Patrik Wålemark
Patrik Wålemark Midfielder
6.94
17
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh
Midfielder82'
7.06
14
Leo Bengtsson
Leo Bengtsson Midfielder
6.96
77
Luis Palma
Luis Palma
Midfielder65'
6.46
21
Pablo Rodríguez
Pablo Rodríguez Midfielder
6.76
7
Yannick Agnero
Yannick Agnero
Attacker75'
6.66
24
Filip Jagiełło
Filip Jagiełło Midfielder
6.49
22
Radosław Murawski
Radosław Murawski
Midfielder64'
6.92
43
Antoni Kozubal
Antoni Kozubal Midfielder
7.13
9
Mikael Ishak
Mikael Ishak (C) Attacker
6.66
Referee : Damian Sylwestrzak

Starting XI ▼

13
Sebastian Madejski
Sebastian Madejski Goalkeeper
8.38
4
Gustav Henriksson
Gustav Henriksson Defender
6.93
25
Otar Kakabadze
Otar Kakabadze (C) Defender
7.57
39
Mauro Perkovic
Mauro Perkovic Defender
7.11
61
Brahim Traoré
Brahim Traoré Defender
7.01
6
Amir Al-Ammari
Amir Al-Ammari Midfielder
6.56
20
Karol Knap
Karol Knap Midfielder
6.8
5
Beno Selan
Beno Selan
Midfielder26'
6.59
43
Mateusz Klich
Mateusz Klich Midfielder
6.78
7
Mateusz Praszelik
Mateusz Praszelik
Midfielder90+1'
14
Ajdin Hasic
Ajdin Hasic Attacker
7.14
79
Dominik Piła
Dominik Piła
Defender90+1'
17
Martin Minchev
Martin Minchev Attacker
7.02
28
Vincent Burlet
Vincent Burlet
Defender66'
6.36
18
Kahveh Zahiroleslam
Kahveh Zahiroleslam Attacker
6.65
10
Filip Marchwiński
Filip Marchwiński
Midfielder66'
6.32

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Dominik Piła → Ajdin Hasic
9th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Mateusz Praszelik → Mateusz Klich
10th Substitution
88'
Event
Filip Marchwiński
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Mateusz Klich
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Allahyar Sayyadmanesh → Patrik Wålemark
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Yannick Agnero → Pablo Rodríguez
7th Substitution
75'
66'
Event
Vincent Burlet → Martin Minchev
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Filip Marchwiński → Kahveh Zahiroleslam
6th Substitution
Event
Luis Palma → Leo Bengtsson
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Radosław Murawski → Filip Jagiełło
2nd Substitution
64'
Event
Joel Pereira → Robert Gumny
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Mikael Ishak 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
57'
Event
Mateusz Lis
Red card cancelled
56'
49'
Event
Ajdin Hasic
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
26'
Event
Beno Selan → Karol Knap
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mel Yannick Joel Agnero Head Shot Saved
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera Right Footed Shot Missed
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Update Update
On Dominik Pila，Off Ajdin Hasic
90
Corner Corner
Corner
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gustav Henriksson Head Shot Saved
89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Otar Kakabadze Right Footed Shot Blocked
89
Corner Corner
Corner
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Filip Marchwinski
87
Corner Corner
Corner
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Mateusz Klich
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Allahyar Sayyadmanesh Left Footed Shot Saved
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Allahyar Sayyadmanesh Left Footed Shot Saved
82
Corner Corner
Corner
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Radoslaw Murawski Right Footed Shot Blocked
75
Update Update
On Mel Yannick Joel Agnero，Off Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Patrik Walemark Head Shot Missed
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mikael Ishak Head Shot Saved
70
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero Right Footed Shot Missed
70
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Radoslaw Murawski Right Footed Shot Saved
70
Corner Corner
Corner
67
Corner Corner
Corner
66
Update Update
On Filip Marchwinski，Off Kahveh Zahiroleslam
66
Update Update
On Vincent Burlet，Off Martin Minchev
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Vincent Burlet Right Footed Shot Blocked
65
Update Update
On Luis Enrique Palma Oseguera，Off Leo Bengtsson
64
Corner Corner
Corner
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Vincent Burlet Right Footed Shot Blocked
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kahveh Zahiroleslam Right Footed Shot Missed
62
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Robert Gumny Head Shot Saved
61
Corner Corner
Corner
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Juan Pablo Rodriguez Guerrero Right Footed Shot Blocked
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Mikael Ishak
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Mikael Ishak
54
Red Card Red Card Important
Red Card - Mateusz Lis
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ajdin Hasic
45
Corner Corner
Corner
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Patrik Walemark Left Footed Shot Blocked
45
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Corner Corner
Corner
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kahveh Zahiroleslam Head Shot Missed
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Beno Selan Right Footed Shot Missed
30
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ajdin Hasic Left Footed Shot Blocked
26
Update Update
On Beno Selan，Off Karol Knap
23
Update Update
On Beno Selan，Off Karol Knap
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mikael Ishak Left Footed Shot Missed
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leo Bengtsson Right Footed Shot Saved
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leo Bengtsson Head Shot Missed
22
Corner Corner
Corner
21
Corner Corner
Corner
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Antoni Kozubal Right Footed Shot Blocked
21
Corner Corner
Corner
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mikael Ishak Left Footed Shot Blocked
15
Corner Corner
Corner
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ajdin Hasic Left Footed Shot Missed
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Martin Minchev Right Footed Shot Blocked
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Damian Sylwestrzak

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Lech Poznań 0-0 Cracovia Kraków. Structural assessment: Lech Poznań exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.