Śląsk Wrocław vs Cracovia Kraków preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Tarczyński Arena Sun, 9 Aug - 12:45 PM
Ekstraklasa
Śląsk WrocławSLA
0 – 0
Cracovia KrakówCRA
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 12:45 PM
Round 3 Regular Season
Lamine Ba 82' Red Card
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CONTEXT

The match between Śląsk Wrocław and Cracovia Kraków ended in a 0-0 draw after both sides failed to score in either half. Halftime arrived with the score still level at 0-0. Śląsk Wrocław managed 44 percent possession compared to Cracovia Kraków's 56 percent. A red card to the home team in the second half further shaped proceedings. Cracovia Kraków entered as the stronger side yet could not break the deadlock. The significant deviation associated with the away team produced no goals despite their territorial edge. Second half adjustments centered on the red card distortion that limited open play. The outcome remained consistent with the draw classification recorded in the data.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Śląsk Wrocław 0-0 Cracovia Kraków. Cracovia Kraków showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both sides.
  • xG alignment: No xG values were recorded to evaluate outcome alignment.
  • Market alignment: The draw result proved aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals data remained unavailable throughout the fixture.
  • Event impact: The home red card shaped second half adjustments and flow.
  • Red card distortion: The sending off introduced clear structural distortion after halftime.
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
B. Frankowski
B. Frankowski
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
D. Błażejczyk
D. Błażejczyk
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
A. Borowiak
A. Borowiak
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
Śląsk Wrocław A. Šimundža
A. Šimundža
VS
Cracovia Kraków B. Grzelak
B. Grzelak
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.75
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 73 W
Górnik Zabrze Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 66 L
Lech Poznań Rank: 74 D
Korona Kielce Rank: 64 D
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 D
Radomiak Radom Rank: 62 D
Zagłębie Lubin Rank: 65 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
41.7
62.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Śląsk Wrocław
Cracovia Kraków
Power Score
41.7
62.55
League Position
9
14
Global Rank
480
499

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

Śląsk Wrocław

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

Śląsk Wrocław ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Cracovia Kraków
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.66
37.95
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.95
34.66
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
Śląsk Wrocław -0.34 Efficiency Index
vs
Cracovia Kraków +0.34 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Śląsk Wrocław
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.

Śląsk Wrocław ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Cracovia Kraków
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Śląsk Wrocław 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
Śląsk Wrocław 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.
Śląsk Wrocław
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.

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Śląsk Wrocław
vs
Cracovia Kraków
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Śląsk Wrocław 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
Śląsk Wrocław 0.18
Cracovia Kraków 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Śląsk Wrocław 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
Śląsk Wrocław 0.00
Cracovia Kraków 0.00
Śląsk Wrocław
Cracovia Kraków
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CRA had peak pressure around 29'.
  • CRA started the game with stronger pressure.
SLA Pressure CRA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CRA reached the top pressure at 29' (79.29).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Śląsk Wrocław SLA Home
2 matches
Cracovia Kraków CRA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
6
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:45:17+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 12:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tarczyński Arena
Capacity
45105
Attendance
17728
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Bartosz Frankowski
Michal Obukowicz
Dawid Błażejczyk
Aleksander Borowiak

Statistics

Possession
SLA
45%
CRA
55%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
6 Shots 6
65 Dangerous attacks 85
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 6
12 Free kicks 8
0 Yellow Cards 3
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

92 Ball Safe 104
9 Goal Kicks 4
4 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 4
19 Throwins 25
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 0
19 Dribble Attempts 10
8 Successful Dribbles 6
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60

Attacking

103 Attacks 125
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

52 Long Passes 45
342 Passes 453
247 Successful Passes 364
72 Successful Passes Percentage 80
8 Key Passes 13
15 Successful Long Passes 17
29 Successful Long Passes Percentage 38

Defensive

6 Saves 1
19 Tackles 18
6 Interceptions 8
59 Duels Won 44

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 14
7 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
8 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Bartosz Frankowski

Starting XI ▼

1
Karol Niemczycki
Karol Niemczycki Goalkeeper
8.04
3
Irodotos Christodoulou
Irodotos Christodoulou Defender
7.41
5
Lamine Ba
Lamine Ba Defender
7.1
8
Marc Llinares
Marc Llinares Defender
7.19
27
Michał Rosiak
Michał Rosiak Defender
6.67
21
Alex Timossi Andersson
Alex Timossi Andersson
Defender60'
6.5
33
Yegor Matsenko
Yegor Matsenko Defender
7.19
7
Piotr Samiec-Talar
Piotr Samiec-Talar (C) Midfielder
6.61
15
Jorge Yriarte
Jorge Yriarte Midfielder
6.58
14
Michał Mokrzycki
Michał Mokrzycki
Midfielder60'
6.47
20
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz Midfielder
6.89
11
Luka Marjanac
Luka Marjanac Attacker
7.13
10
Malaly Dembélé
Malaly Dembélé
Attacker60'
6.66
19
Przemysław Banaszak
Przemysław Banaszak Attacker
6.61
44
Mariusz Malec
Mariusz Malec
Defender83'
6.46
Referee : Bartosz Frankowski

Starting XI ▼

13
Sebastian Madejski
Sebastian Madejski Goalkeeper
7.28
4
Gustav Henriksson
Gustav Henriksson Defender
7.76
25
Otar Kakabadze
Otar Kakabadze (C) Defender
6.67
79
Dominik Piła
Dominik Piła
Defender46'
6.19
39
Mauro Perkovic
Mauro Perkovic Defender
6.98
28
Vincent Burlet
Vincent Burlet
Defender76'
6.58
61
Brahim Traoré
Brahim Traoré Defender
7.41
6
Amir Al-Ammari
Amir Al-Ammari Midfielder
7.14
43
Mateusz Klich
Mateusz Klich Midfielder
7.31
70
Dijon Kameri
Dijon Kameri Midfielder
6.73
14
Ajdin Hasic
Ajdin Hasic Attacker
7.74
17
Martin Minchev
Martin Minchev Attacker
6.78
7
Mateusz Praszelik
Mateusz Praszelik
Midfielder76'
6.42
18
Kahveh Zahiroleslam
Kahveh Zahiroleslam Attacker
6.42
21
Kacper Śmiglewski
Kacper Śmiglewski
Attacker87'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Gustav Henriksson
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Dijon Kameri
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
87'
Event
Kacper Śmiglewski → Kahveh Zahiroleslam
9th Substitution
Event
Mariusz Malec → Przemysław Banaszak
8th Substitution
83'
Event
Lamine Ba
Foul / 1st Redcard
82'
Event
Lamine Ba
Card adjusted
79'
76'
Event
Vincent Burlet → Mauro Perkovic
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Mateusz Praszelik → Martin Minchev
7th Substitution
Event
Eniss Shabani → Michał Mokrzycki
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Alex Timossi Andersson → Michał Rosiak
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Malaly Dembélé → Luka Marjanac
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Michał Mokrzycki → Jorge Yriarte
4th Substitution
60'
46'
Event
Dominik Piła → Otar Kakabadze 
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+2'
Event
Mateusz Klich
Argument / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Kacper Smiglewski takes a shot with his head but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Kacper Smiglewski takes a header shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ajdin Hasic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gustav Henriksson receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Dijon Kameri.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Dijon Kameri.
87
Update Update
Kacper Smiglewski is on, and Kahveh Zahiroleslam is off.
83
Update Update
Mariusz Malec is on, and Przemyslaw Banaszak is off.
82
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Lamine Ba.
79
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Lamine Ba.
77
Attempt Attempt
Piotr Samiec-Talar takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
Attempt Attempt
Irodotos Christodoulou takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Update Update
Mateusz Praszelik comes on for Martin Minchev.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Vincent Burlet comes on for Mauro Perkovic.
74
Attempt Attempt
Ajdin Hasic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Update Update
Eniss Shabani is on, and Michal Mokrzycki is off.
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Michal Mokrzycki with his right foot is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Kahveh Zahiroleslam takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Kahveh Zahiroleslam takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Substitution Substitution
Michal Mokrzycki is substituted off for Jorge Yriarte.
60
Update Update
Alex Timossi Andersson comes on for Michal Rosiak.
60
Update Update
Malaly Dembele is on, and Luka Marjanac is off.
58
Attempt Attempt
Przemyslaw Banaszak takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Irodotos Christodoulou takes a shot with his head, but it misses.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Luka Marjanac takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Dijon Kameri takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
46
Update Update
Dominik Pila comes on for Otar Kakabadze.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marc Llinares takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mateusz Klich receives a yellow card.
44
Attempt Attempt
Michal Rosiak takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Luka Marjanac takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Dijon Kameri takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Mateusz Klich receives a yellow card.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Gustav Henriksson attempts a header but misses the shot.
25
Attempt Attempt
Dijon Kameri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
21
Attempt Attempt
Mateusz Klich takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Martin Minchev takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Irodotos Christodoulou takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Attempt Attempt
Grzegorz Tomasiewicz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Attempt Attempt
Ajdin Hasic has a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Bartosz Frankowski.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 result reflected a tightly contested fixture where possession advantages failed to generate clear scoring opportunities. Cracovia Kraków maintained control for longer periods yet encountered resistance that prevented breakthroughs. The red card issued to Śląsk Wrocław introduced imbalance that both teams navigated without altering the scoreline. Absence of xG metrics left performance evaluation reliant on possession and event data alone. The draw preserved the pre-match assessment of competitive parity despite the noted deviation. Future encounters may hinge on avoiding disciplinary setbacks to unlock attacking potential. Overall the match highlighted defensive organization prevailing over territorial dominance in a low-event encounter.