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Football Poland - Ekstraklasa Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium Sat 16 Aug 02:30
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Ekstraklasa Betting Preview: Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz

Cracovia host Widzew Lodz in this Polish Ekstraklasa match at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:30 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Keen on Both Teams Scoring

It stands to reason that Cracovia and Widzew Lodz can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure 1.70 for this outcome means a nice return if the bet lands.

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Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

Cracovia were defeated on the road in their last game. Jagiellonia Bialystok won 5-2 at Stadion Miejski. The Kraków outfit ended up with just 37% possession and had four shots on target, while Filip Stojilkovic and Otar Kakabadze scored one goal apiece.

Widzew Lodz hosted Wisla Plock at Stadion Widzewa in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Zeljko Sopic's team boasted 59% possession and had six shots on goal, while Juljan Shehu was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Widzew are unbeaten in the past six matches against Cracovia, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadion Widzewa. The previous 6 H2H games have featured three Widzew victories and three draws.

Ekstraklasa G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Cracovia logo Cracovia 7 4 2 1 13 9 4 13:9 14
7 Widzew logo Widzew 8 3 1 4 11 9 2 11:9 10
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Cracovia – Last 10 League Games

Cracovia have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. The Kraków side have averaged 45.6% possession and 4.8 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.3 corners from 9.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers are Filip Stojilkovic and Ajdin Hasic on 4 goals, while Mauro Perkovic has bagged 3. The top assist makers are Otar Kakabadze, Mikkel Maigaard and Ajdin Hasic, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Widzew Lodz – Last 10 League Games

Widzew have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Red Army average 50.9% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Sebastian Bergier with 3, while Juljan Shehu and Fran Alvarez have 2. Lubomir Tupta and Fran Alvarez have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cracovia confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sebastian Madejski (GK), Dominik Pila, Gustav Henriksson, Oskar Wojcik, Otar Kakabadze, Amir Al-Ammari, Mikkel Maigaard, David Kristjan Olafsson, Mateusz Praszelik, Filip Stojilkovic, Martin Minchev.

Widzew Lodz confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Maciej Kikolski (GK), Marcel Krajewski, Stelios Andreou, Mateusz Zyro, Dion Gallapeni, Lindon Selahi, Samuel Akere, Fran Alvarez, Juljan Shehu, Mariusz Fornalczyk, Sebastian Bergier.

Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both sides to find the net in this Ekstraklasa encounter. You can get odds of 1.70 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Ekstraklasa stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cracovia games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 15 of the last 19 Cracovia games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Cracovia games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Widzew games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 18 Widzew games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Widzew games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

BTTS Yes Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cracovia Cracovia logo 1 - 1 Widzew logo Widzew

The teams can be backed at 6.40 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Stojilkovic to Score

Filip Stojilkovic (Cracovia) has netted four goals in his past four Ekstraklasa matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of 2.85 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Cracovia Over 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Cracovia in three straight games, while Widzew have let the opposition have an average of 6.00 corners in their last 5 away matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Cracovia Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of 1.73 that this happens.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cracovia Logo Cracovia
Total
10.10 4.80 5.30
Home
9.60 4.90 4.70
Away
10.40 4.00 6.40
Widzew Logo Widzew
Total
10.30 5.70 4.60
Home
10.50 6.00 4.50
Away
9.50 3.70 5.80
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Total Corners
Cracovia Corners
Widzew Corners
Most Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes
Full-Time Result Draw
Team Corners Cracovia Over 4.5

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Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Cracovia Most Likely Winners

The 1x2 odds are available for this Ekstraklasa encounter and you can secure 2.40 that Cracovia are victorious and 2.70 that Widzew Lodz get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure 3.55.

If you think that Cracovia are able to beat Widzew, then the 2.04 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.68.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Filip Stojilkovic Heads First Goalscorer Market

Filip Stojilkovic is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.80. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is 2.40.

Player Goals
Filip Stojilkovic (Cracovia)
Samuel Akere (Widzew)
Sebastian Bergier (Widzew)
Martin Minchev (Cracovia)
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Cracovia Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Cracovia haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium. The Stripes have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The past three Widzew Lodz games on the road have ended in defeat. Zeljko Sopic's team have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

When the teams previously met at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium, Widzew defeated Cracovia 3-1. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium, there have been two draws and a win for Widzew.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Cracovia logo Cracovia Home Stats 3-4-3 3.10 1.60 1.50 6 4 7 3
Widzew Lodz logo Widzew Lodz Away Stats 1-2-7 2.80 0.90 1.90 6 4 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Cracovia logo Cracovia League Stats
Widzew Lodz logo Widzew Lodz League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Cracovia vs Widzew Lodz Lineups & Team News

The Cracovia vs Widzew team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you the confirmed Ekstraklasa lineups along with up-to-date injury news.

Cracovia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Widzew Lodz Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Cracovia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

13 Sebastian Madejski
79 Dominik Pila 4 Gustav Henriksson 66 Oskar Wojcik
25 Otar Kakabadze 6 Amir Al-Ammari 11 Mikkel Maigaard 19 D. Kristjan Olafsson
7 Mateusz Praszelik 9 Filip Stojilkovic 17 Martin Minchev
98 Maciej Kikolski
91 Marcel Krajewski 5 Stelios Andreou 4 Mateusz Zyro 13 Dion Gallapeni
18 Lindon Selahi
57 Samuel Akere 10 Fran Alvarez 6 Juljan Shehu 7 Mariusz Fornalczyk
99 Sebastian Bergier

Widzew Lodz Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1

Cracovia Substitutes

  • 3Andreas Skovgaard
  • 16Bartosz Biedrzycki
  • 18Kahveh Zahiroleslam
  • 20Karol Knap
  • 23Fabian Bzdyl
  • 24Jakub Jugas
  • 27Henrich Ravas
  • 43Mateusz Klich
  • 70Dijon Kameri
  • 77Patryk Janasik
  • 91Konrad Golonka

Widzew Lodz Substitutes

  • 1Rafal Gikiewicz
  • 8Tonio Teklic
  • 19Bartlomiej Pawlowski
  • 20Antoni Klukowski
  • 24Polydefkis Volanakis
  • 25Marek Hanousek
  • 33Jan Krzywanski
  • 55Szymon Czyz
  • 77Angel Baena
  • 78Kamil Cybulski

Previous Cracovia Lineups

10 Aug Ekstraklasa
Jagiellonia 5-2 Cracovia
03 Aug Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 2-2 Lechia
26 Jul Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 2-0 T. Nieciecza
19 Jul Ekstraklasa
Lech 1-4 Cracovia
24 May Ekstraklasa
Zaglebie 1-2 Cracovia
18 May Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 3-1 Legia

Previous Widzew Lodz Lineups

10 Aug Ekstraklasa
Widzew 1-1 Wisla Plock
02 Aug Ekstraklasa
Widzew 3-0 Katowice
27 Jul Ekstraklasa
Jagiellonia 3-2 Widzew
19 Jul Ekstraklasa
Widzew 1-0 Zaglebie
24 May Ekstraklasa
Rakow 2-1 Widzew
20 May Ekstraklasa
Widzew 2-0 Puszcza
Poland FlagEkstraklasa Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Wisla Plock 7 5 1 1 10:4 16
2 Gornik 8 5 0 3 11:5 15
3 Cracovia 7 4 2 1 13:9 14
4 Korona 8 4 2 2 11:7 14
5 Jagiellonia 6 4 1 1 13:10 13
6 Legia 6 3 1 2 10:5 10
7 Widzew 8 3 1 4 11:9 10
8 Lech 6 3 1 2 11:12 10
9 Pogon 8 3 1 4 11:14 10
10 Zaglebie 7 2 3 2 14:11 9
11 T. Nieciecza 8 2 3 3 11:11 9
12 Motor 7 2 3 2 7:10 9
13 Radomiak 8 2 2 4 14:16 8
14 Arka Gdynia 8 2 2 4 5:10 8
15 Katowice 8 2 1 5 10:17 7
16 Rakow 6 2 0 4 6:10 6
17 Piast 6 0 4 2 3:6 4
18 Lechia 8 2 2 4 14:19 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Wisla Plock 4 4 0 0 7:1 12
2 Widzew 5 3 1 1 8:3 10
3 Cracovia 4 3 1 0 7:3 10
4 Korona 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
5 Jagiellonia 4 3 0 1 10:8 9
6 Radomiak 4 2 1 1 10:5 7
7 Legia 3 2 1 0 7:2 7
8 Katowice 4 2 1 1 9:6 7
9 Lechia 4 2 1 1 9:7 7
10 Arka Gdynia 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
11 Lech 5 2 1 2 7:9 7
12 Pogon 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
13 Gornik 4 2 0 2 5:3 6
14 Zaglebie 3 1 2 0 9:5 5
15 Motor 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
16 Piast 3 0 2 1 1:2 2
17 T. Nieciecza 3 0 1 2 4:7 1
18 Rakow 2 0 0 2 1:3 0