Wisła Kraków vs Katowice preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana Sun, 26 Jul - 6:15 PM
Ekstraklasa
Wisła KrakówWKR
2 1
KatowiceKAT
Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 6:15 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Marko Bozic - 56' (P)
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CONTEXT

Wisła Kraków hosted Katowice in a match that concluded with a 2-1 final score after a scoreless first half. Katowice held 55 percent possession compared to Wisła Kraków's 45 percent. No red cards were shown to either side. Katowice entered as the stronger team yet Wisła Kraków secured the victory. The deviation level reached significant status with Wisła Kraków identified as the deviation team. Efficiency shift remained in line with available indicators. Market alignment held true while xG metrics stayed unavailable throughout. Second half adjustments produced the decisive goals without further disruptions. The outcome reflected the recorded score source as current. Possession distribution and absence of dismissals shaped the overall flow without additional events altering the path to the result.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Wisła Kraków recorded a significant deviation as the winning side.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with recorded indicators.
  • xG alignment: No xG data existed to assess outcome alignment.
  • Market alignment: The final result stayed aligned with market data.
  • xG expectations: Null xG values prevented formation of match expectations.
  • Event impact: Both goals occurred in the second half after a 0-0 interval.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards left match dynamics free of distortion.
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
?. Kuźma
?. Kuźma
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
J. Winkler
J. Winkler
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
B. Tomaszuk
B. Tomaszuk
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
R. Szydełko
R. Szydełko
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
Wisła Kraków M. Jop
M. Jop
VS
Katowice R. Górak
R. Górak
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.76
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 65 D
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: 70 D
Piast Gliwice Rank: 63 D
Nieciecza Rank: 55 W
Korona Kielce Rank: 63 D
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

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.
39.26
66.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Wisła Kraków
Katowice
Power Score
39.26
66.8
League Position
4
14
Global Rank
405
350

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

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

Wisła Kraków

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

Katowice

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

Wisła Kraków ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Katowice
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
54.22
31.27
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.27
54.22
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
Wisła Kraków +2.36 Efficiency Index
vs
Katowice -2.36 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Wisła Kraków
Katowice
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.

Wisła Kraków ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Katowice
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Wisła Kraków Katowice
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
Wisła Kraków Katowice
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.
Wisła Kraków
Katowice
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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Wisła Kraków
vs
Katowice
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Wisła Kraków Katowice
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
Wisła Kraków 0.31
Katowice 0.22
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Wisła Kraków Katowice
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
Wisła Kraków 0.02
Katowice 0.03
Wisła Kraków
Katowice
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 58'.
  • KAT started the game with stronger pressure.
WKR Pressure KAT Pressure
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Pressure Index: WKR reached the top pressure at 58' (100.00).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 06:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana
Capacity
33268
Attendance
31344
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Łukasz Kuźma
Jacub Winkler
Bartosz Tomaszuk
Rafał Szydełko

Statistics

Possession
WKR
47%
KAT
53%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 9
68 Dangerous attacks 64
45 Possession 55
5 Corners 7
9 Free kicks 15
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

56 Ball Safe 70
1 Penalties 0
8 Goal Kicks 9
8 Goal Attempts 9
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 17
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
15 Dribble Attempts 9
10 Successful Dribbles 6
67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 67

Attacking

63 Attacks 80
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

45 Long Passes 38
338 Passes 423
269 Successful Passes 365
80 Successful Passes Percentage 86
14 Key Passes 10
19 Successful Long Passes 22
42 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58

Defensive

3 Saves 1
17 Tackles 10
6 Interceptions 6
56 Duels Won 43

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 22
4 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Łukasz Kuźma

Starting XI ▼

1
Marcel Lubik
Marcel Lubik Goalkeeper
6.98
6
Alan Uryga
Alan Uryga (C) Defender
7.39
13
Maxence Maisonneuve
Maxence Maisonneuve Defender
6.33
34
Raoul Giger
Raoul Giger Defender
7.37
52
Jakub Krzyżanowski
Jakub Krzyżanowski Defender
6.89
12
James Igbekeme
James Igbekeme Midfielder
6.81
17
Marko Bozic
Marko Bozic Midfielder
7.26
27
Élie Youan
Élie Youan
Attacker82'
6.73
41
Kacper Duda
Kacper Duda Midfielder
7.66
2
Julian Lelieveld
Julian Lelieveld
Defender90'
6.43
51
Maciej Kuziemka
Maciej Kuziemka Midfielder
6.89
7
Julius Ertlthaler
Julius Ertlthaler
Midfielder67'
6.26
10
Frederico Duarte
Frederico Duarte Attacker
7.36
8
Marc Carbó
Marc Carbó
Midfielder82'
6.58
11
Jordi Sánchez
Jordi Sánchez Attacker
7.18
9
Ángel Rodado
Ángel Rodado
Attacker67'
6.47
Referee : Łukasz Kuźma

Starting XI ▼

87
Gabriel Kobylak
Gabriel Kobylak Goalkeeper
6.5
4
Arkadiusz Jędrych
Arkadiusz Jędrych (C) Defender
7.28
6
Lukas Klemenz
Lukas Klemenz Defender
5.94
30
Alan Czerwinski
Alan Czerwinski
Defender61'
6.8
55
Pau Resta
Pau Resta Defender
7.17
8
Borja Galán
Borja Galán Midfielder
6.9
7
Mateusz Wdowiak
Mateusz Wdowiak
Midfielder82'
6.51
19
Kacper Lukasiak
Kacper Lukasiak Midfielder
6.7
23
Marcin Wasielewski
Marcin Wasielewski Midfielder
6.1
97
Erik Jirka
Erik Jirka
Midfielder61'
6.61
68
Bartosz Wolski
Bartosz Wolski Midfielder
6.6
31
Szymon Bartlewicz
Szymon Bartlewicz
Midfielder75'
7.07
15
Eman Markovic
Eman Markovic Attacker
7.02
17
Ilya Shkurin
Ilya Shkurin Attacker
6.89
99
Adam Zrelak
Adam Zrelak
Attacker61'
6.49
27
Bartosz Nowak
Bartosz Nowak Attacker
7.13

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Julian Lelieveld → Kacper Duda
10th Substitution
90'
89'
Event
Pau Resta
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Marc Carbó → Frederico Duarte
7th Substitution
82'
Event
Élie Youan → Marko Bozic
9th Substitution
82'
82'
Event
Mateusz Wdowiak → Borja Galán
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Szymon Bartlewicz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
75'
Event
Szymon Bartlewicz → Bartosz Wolski
6th Substitution
Event
Julius Ertlthaler → Maciej Kuziemka
4th Substitution
67'
Event
Ángel Rodado  → Jordi Sánchez
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Jordi Sánchez
Goal disallowed
67'
61'
Event
Alan Czerwinski → Lukas Klemenz
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Erik Jirka → Marcin Wasielewski
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Adam Zrelak → Ilya Shkurin
3rd Substitution
Event
Jordi Sánchez
Header / 1st Goal
60'
Event
Marko Bozic
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
56'
54'
Event
Marcin Wasielewski
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
52'
Event
Lukas Klemenz
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Maxence Maisonneuve
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
45'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Thody Elie Youan Right Footed Shot Blocked
90
Update Update
On Julian Lelieveld，Off Kacper Duda
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Pau Resta
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eman Markovic Right Footed Shot Missed
82
Update Update
On Thody Elie Youan，Off Marko Bozic
82
Update Update
On Mateusz Wdowiak，Off Borja Galan gonzalez
82
Update Update
On Marc Carbo Bellapart，Off Frederico Duarte
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Borja Galan gonzalez Right Footed Shot Missed
81
Corner Corner
Corner
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Szymon Bartlewicz Right Footed Shot Goal
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-1
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Adam Zrelak Head Shot Saved
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eman Markovic Right Footed Shot Missed
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eman Markovic Right Footed Shot Missed
75
Corner Corner
Corner
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Angel Rodado Left Footed Shot Blocked
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eman Markovic Right Footed Shot Missed
67
Update Update
On Julius Ertlthaler，Off Maciej Kuziemka
67
Update Update
On Angel Rodado，Off Jordi Sanchez
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR Decision - Goal Disallowed - Jordi Sanchez
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jordi Sanchez Right Footed Shot Goal
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jordi Sanchez Left Footed Shot Blocked
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Right Footed Shot Blocked
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jordi Sanchez 3-0
61
Update Update
On Adam Zrelak，Off Ilia Shkurin
61
Update Update
On Erik Jirka，Off Marcin Wasielewski
61
Update Update
On Alan Czerwinski，Off Lukas Klemenz
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jordi Sanchez Head Shot Goal
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jordi Sanchez 2-0
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Marko Bozic Right Footed Shot Goal
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Penalty - Marko Bozic 1-0
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Left Footed Shot Blocked
54
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Marcin Wasielewski
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Lukas Klemenz
50
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alan Uryga Head Shot Missed
50
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Left Footed Shot Blocked
50
Corner Corner
Corner
48
Corner Corner
Corner
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jakub Krzyzanowski Left Footed Shot Blocked
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Frederico Duarte Left Footed Shot Blocked
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Maxence Maisonneuve
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Frederico Duarte Right Footed Shot Post
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Left Footed Shot Blocked
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Left Footed Shot Blocked
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bartosz Wolski Right Footed Shot Missed
34
Corner Corner
Corner
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Pau Resta Head Shot Missed
33
Corner Corner
Corner
32
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kacper Duda Right Footed Shot Blocked
29
Corner Corner
Corner
28
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Frederico Duarte Right Footed Shot Saved
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Frederico Duarte Right Footed Shot Blocked
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Frederico Duarte Right Footed Shot Blocked
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bartosz Nowak Right Footed Shot Missed
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - James Igbekeme Left Footed Shot Missed
21
Corner Corner
Corner
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Pau Resta Head Shot Missed
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Pau Resta Head Shot Missed
15
Corner Corner
Corner
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Maciej Kuziemka Right Footed Shot Missed
13
Corner Corner
Corner
12
Attempt Attempt
Shot - James Igbekeme Left Footed Shot Blocked
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marko Bozic Right Footed Shot Blocked
10
Corner Corner
Corner
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eman Markovic Left Footed Shot Saved
8
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bartosz Nowak Left Footed Shot Saved
8
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Lukasz Kuzma

CONCLUSION

The 2-1 result saw Wisła Kraków overcome the stronger Katowice side through second half scoring after an even opening period. Possession favored the visitors yet failed to translate into the win. Absence of red cards maintained standard team structures for the full duration. Significant deviation occurred as the home side claimed victory against the pre-match stronger designation. Efficiency metrics aligned without notable shifts while market data proved consistent with the outcome. Lack of xG figures limited deeper performance quantification but the score source confirmed the final tally. Overall the match progressed without event based interruptions beyond the goals themselves.