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Ekstraklasa Betting Preview: Katowice vs Cracovia

Katowice host Cracovia in this Polish Ekstraklasa encounter at Arena Katowice, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Friday 19 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Goals Bet

The Total Goals market can provide the best betting angle considering that odds of -159 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect this total to be covered when Katowice line up against Cracovia.

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Katowice Won Last H2H Encounter

Katowice have landed two Ekstraklasa home wins on the spin. It was an away defeat to Lechia Gdansk in their last league clash, losing 2-0 at Polsat Plus Arena Gdansk. Rafal Gorak's side had three shots on target and boasted 54% possession.

Cracovia claimed a 2-1 home victory over Legia Warszawa at Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium in their previous game. The Kraków club enjoyed 60% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Filip Stojilkovic and Mauro Perkovic both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 for home side Katowice when they last faced Cracovia, with the encounter taking place at Arena Katowice.

Ekstraklasa G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Cracovia logo Cracovia 13 6 4 3 21 14 7 21:14 22
12 Katowice logo Katowice 14 5 2 7 20 24 -4 20:24 17
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Katowice – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Katowice have had 50.5% possession and 6.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.5 corners.

Bartosz Nowak is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Arkadiusz Jedrych, Lukas Klemenz and Oskar Repka each have 2. Bartosz Nowak and Alan Czerwinski have been top assistors with 2.

Cracovia – Last 10 League Games

Cracovia have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 9.1 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Stripes average 45.4% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Filip Stojilkovic has top scored with 5 goals, while Ajdin Hasic and Mauro Perkovic are next on 4 and 3. Mikkel Maigaard has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Katowice confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dawid Kudla (GK), Arkadiusz Jedrych, Alan Czerwinski, Grzegorz Rogala, Marcin Wasielewski, Sebastian Milewski, Mateusz Kowalczyk, Borja Galan, Adrian Blad, Ilya Shkurin, Bartosz Nowak.

Cracovia confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Sebastian Madejski (GK), Bosko Sutalo, Gustav Henriksson, Oskar Wojcik, Otar Kakabadze, Mateusz Klich, Amir Al-Ammari, Mauro Perkovic, Mikkel Maigaard, Filip Stojilkovic, Martin Minchev.

Katowice vs Cracovia Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Katowice vs Cracovia with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this Ekstraklasa showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the -159 that is currently available.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Ekstraklasa experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Katowice vs Cracovia league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Katowice games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Katowice games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Katowice games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cracovia games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cracovia games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 61.3% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Stojilkovic to Score +133 BetMGM logo

Filip Stojilkovic (Cracovia) has managed four goals in his past five Ekstraklasa matches. We’re happy to take the +133 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Corners Prediction

Cracovia Under 5.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

Cracovia have not covered the 5.5 corners line in four consecutive away games, with Katowice conceding under 5.5 corners in their past five matches. There are odds of -139 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Cracovia fall short of the line here.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Katowice Logo Katowice
Total
12.00 6.50 5.50
Home
11.80 5.00 6.80
Away
9.30 4.40 4.90
Cracovia Logo Cracovia
Total
10.00 4.80 5.20
Home
10.30 4.60 5.70
Away
9.70 3.40 6.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -159
Asian Handicap Cracovia -0.25 +110
Team Corners Cracovia Under 5.5 -139

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Katowice vs Cracovia 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 Expecting Tight Affair

If you want to back Cracovia to win this Ekstraklasa clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +165 on the 1x2 market. Katowice are available at betting odds of +150 and the draw is +235.

If you fancy Katowice to win, then the +110 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Cracovia and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -127 on the BTTS market.

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Filip Stojilkovic Heads First Goalscorer Market

Filip Stojilkovic is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +350. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +163.

Player Goals
Filip Stojilkovic (Cracovia)
First
+163
Anytime
+350
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Martin Minchev (Cracovia)
First
+325
Anytime
+650
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Mikkel Maigaard (Cracovia)
First
+420
Anytime
+850
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Karol Knap (Cracovia)
First
+575
Anytime
+1200
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Team Stats
Katowice logo Katowice League Stats
Cracovia logo Cracovia League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Katowice vs Cracovia Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Katowice vs Cracovia team news. Receive the confirmed Ekstraklasa lineups together with the latest injury updates.

Katowice Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Cracovia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Katowice Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Dawid Kudla
4 Arkadiusz Jedrych 30 Alan Czerwinski 16 Grzegorz Rogala
23 Marcin Wasielewski 22 Sebastian Milewski 77 Mateusz Kowalczyk 8 Borja Galan
11 Adrian Blad 80 Ilya Shkurin 27 Bartosz Nowak
13 Sebastian Madejski
21 Bosko Sutalo 4 Gustav Henriksson 66 Oskar Wojcik
25 Otar Kakabadze 43 Mateusz Klich 6 Amir Al-Ammari 39 Mauro Perkovic
11 Mikkel Maigaard 9 Filip Stojilkovic 17 Martin Minchev

Cracovia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Katowice Substitutes

  • 2Maerten Kuusk
  • 5Jesse Bosch
  • 6Lukas Klemenz
  • 7Maciej Rosolek
  • 10Marcel Wedrychowski
  • 12Rafal Straczek
  • 15Eman Markovic
  • 19Kacper Lukasiak
  • 20Filip Rejczyk
  • 24Konrad Gruszkowski

Cracovia Substitutes

  • 7Mateusz Praszelik
  • 8Milan Aleksic
  • 10Michal Rakoczy
  • 18Kahveh Zahiroleslam
  • 19D. Kristjan Olafsson
  • 20Karol Knap
  • 22Bartosz Biedrzycki
  • 24Jakub Jugas
  • 27Henrich Ravas
  • 61Brahim Traore
  • 70Dijon Kameri
  • 79Dominik Pila

Previous Katowice Lineups

12 Sep Ekstraklasa
Lechia 2-0 Katowice
29 Aug Ekstraklasa
Katowice 3-2 Radomiak
23 Aug Ekstraklasa
Gornik 3-0 Katowice
16 Aug Ekstraklasa
Katowice 4-1 Arka Gdynia
10 Aug Ekstraklasa
Legia 3-1 Katowice
02 Aug Ekstraklasa
Widzew 3-0 Katowice

Previous Cracovia Lineups

31 Aug Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 2-1 Legia
24 Aug Ekstraklasa
Piast 0-0 Cracovia
15 Aug Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 1-0 Widzew
10 Aug Ekstraklasa
Jagiellonia 5-2 Cracovia
03 Aug Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 2-2 Lechia
25 Jul Ekstraklasa
Cracovia 2-0 T. Nieciecza
Poland FlagEkstraklasa Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Gornik 14 9 2 3 26:12 29
2 Wisla Plock 13 7 4 2 18:9 25
3 Jagiellonia 13 7 3 3 25:17 24
4 Cracovia 13 6 4 3 21:14 22
5 Lech 13 5 6 2 22:20 21
6 Korona 14 5 5 4 16:12 20
7 Rakow 13 6 2 5 16:17 20
8 Radomiak 14 5 4 5 25:24 19
9 Zaglebie 13 4 6 3 25:18 18
10 Legia 13 4 5 4 15:13 17
11 Widzew 14 5 2 7 21:21 17
12 Katowice 14 5 2 7 20:24 17
13 Pogon 14 5 2 7 20:25 17
14 Motor 13 3 6 4 18:23 15
15 Arka Gdynia 14 4 3 7 10:25 15
16 Lechia 14 4 3 7 23:31 10
17 T. Nieciecza 14 2 4 8 17:28 10
18 Piast 12 1 5 6 10:15 8
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Wisla Plock 8 6 1 1 13:4 19
2 Gornik 8 6 0 2 18:8 18
3 Jagiellonia 7 5 0 2 18:11 15
4 Cracovia 7 4 3 0 10:4 15
5 Radomiak 7 4 2 1 15:7 14
6 Widzew 8 4 2 2 12:7 14
7 Arka Gdynia 6 4 2 0 8:4 14
8 Korona 6 4 1 1 10:3 13
9 Zaglebie 6 3 3 0 18:8 12
10 Legia 6 3 3 0 8:2 12
11 Pogon 6 4 0 2 13:10 12
12 Katowice 7 3 1 3 10:10 10
13 Lech 8 2 4 2 13:15 10
14 Motor 6 2 3 1 9:8 9
15 Lechia 6 2 2 2 11:10 8
16 Rakow 6 2 2 2 8:7 8
17 Piast 6 1 3 2 6:6 6
18 T. Nieciecza 7 0 2 5 7:17 2