Raków Częstochowa vs Górnik Zabrze preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Stadion Raków
Ekstraklasa
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Rakow Czestochowa welcome Gornik Zabrze to Stadion Rakow for an Ekstraklasa regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side holds a slight power advantage of just 0.2 points according to available metrics, despite sitting in 18th place compared to the visitors' second position. Form scores highlight a contrast, with Rakow registering 5.58 against Gornik's more impressive 30.83. This matchup features two teams with comparable overall strength levels, setting the stage for an intriguing battle. Players from both squads will need to perform at high levels to gain the upper hand in this domestic league clash. The venue provides a familiar setting for the hosts as they aim to improve their standing.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Rakow Czestochowa occupy 18th place while Gornik Zabrze sit second in the domestic standings.
  • Form: Rakow post a form score of 5.58 compared to Gornik's stronger mark of 30.83.
  • Squad: Both squads display comparable overall strength with minimal differences in power ratings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for detailed assessment in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition phases appear balanced between the two sides based on current data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence and relies on proxy information only.
  • xVariable: A minimal power advantage of 0.2 points slightly favors the home team.
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
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.13
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: 70 D
Cracovia Kraków Rank: 62 L
Śląsk Wrocław Rank: 62 L
Wisła Płock Rank: 58 L
Arka Gdynia Rank: 57 W
Piast Gliwice Rank: 61 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Katowice Rank: 68 D
Wisła Kraków Rank: 65 W
Radomiak Radom Rank: 63 W
Śląsk Wrocław Rank: 62 W
Radomiak Radom Rank: 61 W
Wisła Płock Rank: 58 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
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.
70.03
69.84
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Raków Częstochowa
Górnik Zabrze
Power Score
70.03
69.84
League Position
18
2
Global Rank
249
259

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
Raków Częstochowa Opponent-weighted form score
Górnik Zabrze Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Raków Częstochowa Górnik Zabrze

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Raków Częstochowa RAK Home
4 matches
Górnik Zabrze GZA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
2
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:13:12+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Raków
Capacity
11600
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

1
Kacper Trelowski
Kacper Trelowski Goalkeeper
71
Tarik Karić
Tarik Karić Goalkeeper
29
Wiktor Żołneczko
Wiktor Żołneczko Goalkeeper
4
Efstratios Svarnas
3
Arvid Brorsson
Arvid Brorsson Defender
25
Bogdan Racovitan
Bogdan Racovitan Defender
2
Jerzy Napieraj
Jerzy Napieraj Defender
7
Fran Tudor
Fran Tudor Midfielder
10
Vladyslav Kochergin
Vladyslav Kochergin Midfielder
20
Jean Carlos Silva Rocha
26
Erick Ouma Otieno
Erick Ouma Otieno Midfielder
6
Oskar Repka
Oskar Repka Midfielder
5
Marko Bulat
Marko Bulat Midfielder
19
Michael Ameyaw
Michael Ameyaw Midfielder
9
Patryk Makuch
Patryk Makuch Midfielder
23
Karol Struski
Karol Struski Midfielder
88
Ádin Molnár
Ádin Molnár Midfielder
8
Tomasz Pieńko
Tomasz Pieńko Midfielder
36
Marko Perović
Marko Perović Midfielder
11
Adriano Luis Amorim Santos
Adriano Luis Amorim Santos Midfielder
44
Bogdan Mirčetić
Bogdan Mirčetić Midfielder
15
Oliwier Kwiatkowski
Oliwier Kwiatkowski Midfielder
17
Jakub Jendryka
Jakub Jendryka Midfielder
22
Abraham Emmanuel Ojo
11
Mahir Mədətov
Mahir Mədətov Attacker
39
Isak Brusberg
Isak Brusberg Attacker
99
Adam Basse
Adam Basse Attacker

Squad

99
Tomasz Loska
Tomasz Loska Goalkeeper
1
Philipp Schulze
Philipp Schulze Goalkeeper
92
Piotr Pietryga
Piotr Pietryga Goalkeeper
29
Wiktor Kania
Wiktor Kania Goalkeeper
61
Michal Sáček
Michal Sáček Defender
64
Erik Janža
Erik Janža Defender
4
Paweł Bochniewicz
26
Rafal Janicki
Rafal Janicki Defender
21
Ondřej Zmrzlý
Ondřej Zmrzlý Defender
2
Patryk Warczak
Patryk Warczak Defender
3
Michał Synoś
Michał Synoś Defender
18
Lukáš Sadílek
Lukáš Sadílek Midfielder
14
Jarosław Kubicki
Jarosław Kubicki Midfielder
66
Maximilian Dietz
Maximilian Dietz Midfielder
36
Michał Rakoczy
Michał Rakoczy Midfielder
82
Kacper Urbanski
Kacper Urbanski Midfielder
28
Bastien Donio
Bastien Donio Midfielder
24
Ksawery Semik
Ksawery Semik Midfielder
11
Erik Prekop
Erik Prekop Attacker
Theodoros Tsirigotis
Theodoros Tsirigotis Attacker
23
Sondre Liseth
Sondre Liseth Attacker
9
Janis Antiste
Janis Antiste Attacker
33
Maksym Khlan
Maksym Khlan Attacker
7
Yvan Ikia Dimi
Yvan Ikia Dimi Attacker
34
Bruno Durdov
Bruno Durdov Attacker

CONCLUSION

The encounter between these Ekstraklasa sides offers a fascinating prospect given the narrow margins in team evaluations. Rakow will rely on home support to overcome their lower league standing, while Gornik can draw on superior form to challenge effectively. With set piece information limited, the focus may shift to open play dynamics and individual contributions. Both teams possess the quality to influence the outcome through structured approaches and quick transitions. Ultimately, the result could hinge on which side capitalizes better on opportunities presented during the ninety minutes. This fixture underscores the competitive nature of the league where small differences matter greatly.