Piast Gliwice vs Wisła Kraków preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Stadion Miejski Sat, 1 Aug - 12:45 PM
Ekstraklasa
Piast GliwicePGL
4 3
Wisła KrakówWKR
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 12:45 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
Hugo Vallejo - 32'
Jakub Łabojko - 65' (P)
Goal
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Goal
Jordi Sánchez - 38', 69'
Marko Bozic - 56'

CONTEXT

Piast Gliwice defeated Wisła Kraków by a score of 4-3 in their recent match. The halftime score stood at 2-1 for the home team. Possession statistics showed Piast with 47 percent and Wisła Kraków with 53 percent of the ball. No red cards were shown to players from either side during the game. The stronger team Piast Gliwice emerged as the winner. There was a significant deviation level noted at 100 percent for the home side. Market alignment was confirmed as true based on the outcome. Efficiency shift remained in line with the overall expectations from the data. Since expected goals values were null, certain alignments could not be fully verified. The match proceeded without any second half adjustments or knockout tie implications affecting the result.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Piast Gliwice 4-3 Wisła Kraków. Piast Gliwice showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was null so alignment could not be determined.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with market indicators as true.
  • xG expectations: No specific xG expectations were available from the match data.
  • Event impact: No red cards occurred resulting in minimal event impact.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards for both teams meant no distortion from sendings off.
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
T. Marciniak
T. Marciniak
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
M. Obukowicz
M. Obukowicz
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. Gajda
M. Gajda
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. Wójcik
K. Wójcik
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
Piast Gliwice D. Myśliwiec
D. Myśliwiec
VS
Wisła Kraków M. Jop
M. Jop
1.24
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zagłębie Lubin Rank: 64 L
Widzew Lodz Rank: 66 L
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 74 L
Katowice Rank: 70 D
Korona Kielce Rank: 66 D
Arka Gdynia Rank: 57 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Katowice Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 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.
64.32
40.71
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Piast Gliwice
Wisła Kraków
Power Score
64.32
40.71
League Position
8
9
Global Rank
480
425

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

Piast Gliwice

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

Wisła 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

Piast Gliwice ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Wisła Kraków
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.19
58.21
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
58.21
38.19
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
Piast Gliwice -2.06 Efficiency Index
vs
Wisła Kraków +2.06 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Piast Gliwice
Wisła 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.

Piast Gliwice ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Wisła Kraków
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Piast Gliwice Wisła 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.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Piast Gliwice Wisła 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 1.00
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.
Piast Gliwice
Wisła 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.

–
Piast Gliwice
vs
Wisła Kraków
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Piast Gliwice Wisła 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
Piast Gliwice 0.25
Wisła Kraków 0.35
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Piast Gliwice Wisła 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
Piast Gliwice 0.04
Wisła Kraków 0.07
Piast Gliwice
Wisła Kraków
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • WKR had peak pressure around 28'.
  • PGL started the game with stronger pressure.
PGL Pressure WKR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: WKR reached the top pressure at 28' (80.73).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 12:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Miejski
Capacity
15139
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Tomasz Marciniak
Michal Obukowicz
Michał Gajda
Karol Wójcik

Statistics

Possession
PGL
47%
WKR
53%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 3
5 Big Chances Created 7
5 Shots 6
59 Dangerous attacks 77
47 Possession 53
4 Corners 11
5 Free kicks 9
2 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

46 Ball Safe 40
1 Penalties 1
8 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 17
3 Assists 3
1 Injuries 1
10 Dribble Attempts 7
10 Successful Dribbles 7
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

Attacking

95 Attacks 93

Possession

23 Long Passes 28
330 Passes 368
262 Successful Passes 298
79 Successful Passes Percentage 81
11 Key Passes 15

Defensive

9 Saves 4
6 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 6
33 Duels Won 48

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 14

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Tomasz Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

75
Domen Gril
Domen Gril Goalkeeper
8.66
5
Juande Rivas
Juande Rivas Defender
6.58
28
Filip Borowski
Filip Borowski Defender
6.59
99
Ema Twumasi
Ema Twumasi
Defender58'
6.68
29
Igor Drapiński
Igor Drapiński (C) Defender
6.38
36
Jakub Lewicki
Jakub Lewicki Defender
6.43
27
Jakub Łabojko
Jakub Łabojko Midfielder
7.01
31
Oskar Leśniak
Oskar Leśniak Midfielder
6.95
80
Hugo Vallejo
Hugo Vallejo Midfielder
6.87
11
Leandro Sanca
Leandro Sanca
Midfielder74'
7.62
90
Ivan Lima
Ivan Lima Midfielder
6.62
77
Szczepan Mucha
Szczepan Mucha
Midfielder46'
6.11
17
Quentin Boisgard
Quentin Boisgard Attacker
6.39
7
Jorge Félix
Jorge Félix
Attacker58'
6.38
19
Samuel Ntamack
Samuel Ntamack Attacker
7.28
10
Andreas Katsantonis
Andreas Katsantonis
Attacker46'
6.5
Referee : Tomasz Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

1
Marcel Lubik
Marcel Lubik Goalkeeper
6.6
6
Alan Uryga
Alan Uryga (C) Defender
6.31
13
Maxence Maisonneuve
Maxence Maisonneuve Defender
6.63
34
Raoul Giger
Raoul Giger Defender
6.08
2
Julian Lelieveld
Julian Lelieveld
Defender34'
6.19
52
Jakub Krzyżanowski
Jakub Krzyżanowski Defender
6.64
10
Frederico Duarte
Frederico Duarte Midfielder
6.12
12
James Igbekeme
James Igbekeme Midfielder
6.44
7
Julius Ertlthaler
Julius Ertlthaler
Midfielder46'
7.15
17
Marko Bozic
Marko Bozic Midfielder
7.27
27
Élie Youan
Élie Youan
Attacker73'
6.51
41
Kacper Duda
Kacper Duda Midfielder
6.76
8
Marc Carbó
Marc Carbó
Midfielder86'
51
Maciej Kuziemka
Maciej Kuziemka Midfielder
6.94
9
Ángel Rodado
Ángel Rodado
Attacker46'
7.11
11
Jordi Sánchez
Jordi Sánchez Attacker
2
8.25

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Leandro Sanca
Right foot shot / 6th Goal
88'
86'
Event
Marc Carbó → Kacper Duda
10th Substitution
Event
Oskar Leśniak
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
81'
Event
Leandro Sanca → Hugo Vallejo
9th Substitution
74'
73'
Event
Élie Youan → Marko Bozic
8th Substitution
69'
Event
Jordi Sánchez
Header / 5th Goal
Event
Jakub Łabojko
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
65'
Event
Jakub Łabojko
Penalty Confirmed
64'
Event
Jorge Félix → Quentin Boisgard
6th Substitution
58'
Event
Ema Twumasi → Filip Borowski
7th Substitution
58'
56'
Event
Marko Bozic
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Andreas Katsantonis → Samuel Ntamack
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Szczepan Mucha → Ivan Lima
4th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Julius Ertlthaler → James Igbekeme
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Ángel Rodado  → Maciej Kuziemka
5th Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Event
Marko Bozic
1st Missed Penalty
38'
Event
Jordi Sánchez
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
34'
Event
Julian Lelieveld → Raoul Giger
1st Substitution
Event
Hugo Vallejo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
32'
Event
Igor Drapiński
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
21'
Event
Samuel Ntamack
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
17'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Krzyzanowski takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Leandro Mario Balde Sanca takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Leandro Mario Balde Sanca scores to make it 4-3, assisted by Emmanuel Twumasi.
87
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Mario Balde Sanca takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
86
Update Update
Marc Carbo Bellapart is on, and Kacper Duda is off.
85
Attempt Attempt
Kacper Duda takes a right-footed shot but misses.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Oskar Lesniak.
77
Attempt Attempt
Thody Elie Youan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
74
Update Update
Leandro Mario Balde Sanca comes on for Hugo Claudio Vallejo Aviles.
73
Attempt Attempt
Thody Elie Youan takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jordi Sanchez Head Shot Goal
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jordi Sanchez Head Shot Goal
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Julius Ertlthaler takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordi Sanchez scores, bringing the score to 3-3.
68
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
68
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-3.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Jakub Labojko scores, making it 3-2.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jakub Labojko takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
62
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Labojko takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Marko Bozic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
58
Update Update
Jorge Felix is on, and Quentin Boisgard is off.
58
Update Update
Emmanuel Twumasi comes on for Filip Borowski.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Marko Bozic takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-2.
54
Attempt Attempt
Szczepan Mucha takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Szczepan Mucha has a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Krzyzanowski takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Update Update
Andreas Katsantonis comes on for Samuel Ntamack.
46
Update Update
Julius Ertlthaler comes on for James Igbekeme.
46
Update Update
Szczepan Mucha comes on for Ivan Lima.
46
Update Update
On comes Angel Rodado, off goes Maciej Kuziemka.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Maciej Kuziemka takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Alan Uryga takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved! Marko Bozic's attempt is stopped.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marko Bozic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marko Bozic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Lewicki takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Maciej Kuziemka takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jordi Sanchez scores with a right-footed shot.
38
Attempt Attempt
Marko Bozic takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
37
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Labojko takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
35
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Boisgard takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Update Update
Julian Lelieveld comes on for Raoul Giger.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Hugo Claudio Vallejo Aviles takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hugo Claudio Vallejo Aviles scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Jakub Lewicki.
29
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a right-footed shot but misses.
28
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Ivan Lima with his right foot, but he misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Maciej Kuziemka takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Marko Bozic takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
21
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Igor Drapinski.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Samuel Ntamack takes a right-footed shot and scores.
17
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Samuel Ntamack scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ivan Lima.
16
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Ntamack takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Boisgard takes a right-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Boisgard takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Ivan Lima takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Tomasz Marciniak.

CONCLUSION

The victory for Piast Gliwice highlighted their ability to maintain a lead despite the away team holding more possession. With the final score at 4-3, the match demonstrated high scoring but controlled elements from the home side. The halftime advantage of 2-1 set the tone for the second period where additional goals were added. Absence of red cards ensured both teams could field their intended lineups without numerical disadvantages. Significant deviation observed points to unexpected performance levels from the stronger team. Alignment with market indicators suggests the result followed logical patterns based on team strengths. Efficiency being in line indicates no major shifts in how goals were converted relative to opportunities created. Overall the game provided insights into team dynamics without the influence of disciplinary events.