Wisła Kraków vs Wisła Płock preview

Poland flag 2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana Fri, 7 Aug - 6:30 PM
Ekstraklasa
Full Time Fri, 7 Aug 6:30 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Wisła Kraków hosted Wisła Płock in a competitive fixture that ended with a 2-1 home victory. The hosts took a 2-1 lead into halftime and maintained that advantage through the second period. Possession was closely contested with Wisła Kraków holding 49 percent and Wisła Płock 51 percent. No red cards were issued to either side. Wisła Płock entered as the stronger team on paper yet Wisła Kraków claimed the win. The result featured a significant deviation attributed to the home side. Data shows the outcome aligned with available market indicators while efficiency metrics remained in line with expectations. The match concluded without further goals or disciplinary incidents.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Wisła Kraków recorded a significant deviation by winning against the stronger opponent.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with performance metrics throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed because expected goals data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with market expectations for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: No xG expectations could be evaluated due to missing expected goals figures.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the match flow or final 2-1 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so no distortion from disciplinary events occurred.
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
P. Raczkowski
P. Raczkowski
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. Boniek
M. Boniek
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
P. Baranowska
P. Baranowska
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
Mariusz Myszka
Mariusz Myszka
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
Wisła Płock A. Majewski
A. Majewski
1.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Piast Gliwice Rank: 65 L
Katowice Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Widzew Lodz Rank: 66 D
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 72 W
Lech Poznań Rank: 75 D
Górnik Zabrze Rank: 70 L
Motor Lublin Rank: 62 L
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 66 L
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.
41.97
59.37
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Wisła Kraków
Wisła Płock
Power Score
41.97
59.37
League Position
3
5
Global Rank
410
590

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Wisła Kraków

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Wisła Płock

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 Wisła Płock
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.43
51.86
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
51.86
31.43
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 -2.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Wisła Płock +2.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Wisła Kraków
Wisła Płock
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 Wisła Płock
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Wisła Kraków Wisła Płock
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.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Wisła Kraków Wisła Płock
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.
Wisła Kraków
Wisła Płock
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.

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

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • WPL had peak pressure around 78'.
  • WPL started the game with stronger pressure.
WKR Pressure WPL Pressure
Pressure Index: WPL reached the top pressure at 78' (79.92).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 07, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana
Capacity
33268
Attendance
33000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Paweł Raczkowski
Marcin Boniek
Paulina Baranowska
Mariusz Myszka

Statistics

Possession
WKR
48%
WPL
52%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 8
68 Dangerous attacks 89
49 Possession 51
4 Corners 10
7 Free kicks 19
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 86
8 Goal Kicks 5
10 Goal Attempts 13
4 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 1
0 Injuries 2
12 Dribble Attempts 17
5 Successful Dribbles 6
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 35

Attacking

87 Attacks 111
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

45 Long Passes 44
382 Passes 389
313 Successful Passes 324
82 Successful Passes Percentage 83
1 Key Passes 2
17 Successful Long Passes 25
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 57

Defensive

6 Saves 2
15 Tackles 17
10 Interceptions 6
41 Duels Won 56

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 25
4 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

0 Offsides 3
19 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Paweł Raczkowski

Starting XI

1
Marcel Lubik
Marcel Lubik Goalkeeper
7.7
2
Julian Lelieveld
Julian Lelieveld Defender
6.76
6
Alan Uryga
Alan Uryga (C) Defender
7.44
13
Maxence Maisonneuve
6.74
52
Jakub Krzyżanowski
6.81
7
Julius Ertlthaler
Julius Ertlthaler Midfielder
6.92
9
Ángel Rodado
Ángel Rodado Midfielder
7.41
12
James Igbekeme
James Igbekeme
Midfielder73'
6.62
10
Frederico Duarte
Frederico Duarte Midfielder
6.17
4
Rafał Mikulec
Rafał Mikulec
Defender74'
6.25
17
Marko Bozic
Marko Bozic Midfielder
6.7
51
Maciej Kuziemka
Maciej Kuziemka
Midfielder63'
6.33
41
Kacper Duda
Kacper Duda Midfielder
7.03
20
Ervin Omic
Ervin Omic
Midfielder89'
11
Jordi Sánchez
Jordi Sánchez Attacker
7.29
Referee : Paweł Raczkowski

Starting XI

12
Rafał Leszczyński
Rafał Leszczyński Goalkeeper
6.57
3
Marcin Flis
Marcin Flis Defender
6.62
5
Marin Karamarko
Marin Karamarko
Defender46'
6.92
4
Marcus Haglind-Sangré
6.48
35
Marcin Kamiński
6.45
8
Dani Pacheco
Dani Pacheco Midfielder
7.35
88
Kyriakos Savvidis
Kyriakos Savvidis
Midfielder60'
6.62
17
Adam Radwański
Adam Radwański Midfielder
8.02
21
Zan Rogelj
Zan Rogelj Midfielder
6.63
23
Patryk Kun
Patryk Kun Midfielder
6.52
19
Dion Gallapeni
Dion Gallapeni
Defender60'
6.72
7
Olaf Kobacki
Olaf Kobacki Attacker
6.57
91
Gleb Kuchko
Gleb Kuchko
Midfielder70'
6.78
10
Said Hamulic
Said Hamulic Attacker
8.12
11
Jorge Jiménez
Jorge Jiménez Attacker
6.53
18
Jurica Prsir
Jurica Prsir
Midfielder56'
7.28

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Ervin Omic Kacper Duda
9th Substitution
89'
88'
Event
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
81'
Event
Rafał Mikulec Frederico Duarte
8th Substitution
74'
Event
James Igbekeme Ángel Rodado 
7th Substitution
73'
70'
Event
Gleb Kuchko Olaf Kobacki
6th Substitution
Event
Maciej Kuziemka Marko Bozic
5th Substitution
63'
60'
Event
Dion Gallapeni Patryk Kun
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Kyriakos Savvidis  Dani Pacheco
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Jurica Prsir Jorge Jiménez
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Marin Karamarko Marcin Flis
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
36'
34'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
28'
Event
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
14'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Maciej Kuziemka with his left foot is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Update Update
Maxence Maisonneuve's header is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Substitution Substitution
Ervin Omic is substituted for Kacper Duda.
89
Attempt Attempt
Rafal Mikulec takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Marco Kaminski takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jurica Prsir receives a yellow card.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Marin Karamarko attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Attempt Attempt
Said Hamulic takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alan Uryga receives a yellow card.
80
Attempt Attempt
Jurica Prsir takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
79
Attempt Attempt
Jordi Sanchez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Gleb Kuchko takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Said Hamulic takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Update Update
Rafal Mikulec comes on for Frederico Duarte.
73
Update Update
James Igbekeme replaces Angel Rodado.
73
Attempt Attempt
Adam Radwanski takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Attempt Attempt
Marin Karamarko takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Attempt Attempt
Angel Rodado takes a left-footed shot but misses.
63
Update Update
Maciej Kuziemka comes on for Marko Bozic.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Zan Rogelj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Attempt Attempt
Zan Rogelj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Update Update
Kyriakos Savvidis comes on for Dani Pacheco.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Dion Gallapeni comes on for Patryk Kun.
56
Update Update
On Jurica Prsir, off Jime.
52
Attempt Attempt
Dani Pacheco takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Update Update
Marin Karamarko is on, and Marcin Flis is off.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Zan Rogelj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Said Hamulic takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Marcin Flis takes a left-footed shot but misses.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Jordi Sanchez scores with a left-footed shot.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordi Sanchez scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Alan Uryga.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jordi Sanchez scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Alan Uryga.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Marcus Haglind-Sangre.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Said Hamulic takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Marcin Flis attempts a header but misses the shot.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Krzyzanowski takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Angel Rodado scores to make it 1-0.
13
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Angel Rodado scores to make it 1-0.
13
Attempt Attempt
Said Hamulic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Dani Pacheco takes a right-footed shot but misses.
4
Attempt Attempt
Said Hamulic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1
Attempt Attempt
Marcin Flis takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Pawel Raczkowski.

CONCLUSION

Wisła Kraków secured a narrow 2-1 win over Wisła Płock after establishing a halftime lead that remained unchanged. The home side overcame the designation of Wisła Płock as the stronger team through effective execution in both halves. Close possession figures highlighted a balanced contest that produced limited scoring opportunities. Absence of red cards ensured the result reflected standard play without external distortions. The significant deviation by the winners stood out against pre-match assessments yet stayed consistent with market alignment. Efficiency metrics followed expected patterns and no xG data was present to provide further insight. Overall the outcome demonstrated how early momentum can decide tightly contested matches between evenly matched sides.