

Ekstraklasa
Cracovia Krakow vs Raków Częstochowa - Preview and Prediction
Get the latest previews, tips and predictions for the exciting Ekstraklasa match Cracovia Krakow vs Raków Częstochowa. Check out our expert analysis and see how the teams will perform.
Prediction
Cracovia Krakow
35%
Home
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Raków Częstochowa
30%
Away
Performance
Cracovia Krakow
50%
Home
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Raków Częstochowa
50%
Away
Overview
The stage is set for an intriguing encounter in the Polish Ekstraklasa as Cracovia Krakow prepares to host Raków Częstochowa at the Stadion Cracovii im. Józefa Piłsudskiego. With the season nearing its climax, every match carries significant weight, and this one is no exception. Cracovia Krakow, currently sitting at 15th in the league table, will be looking to improve their standing, while 6th-placed Raków Częstochowa aims to solidify their position in the upper echelons of the league.
Cracovia Krakow
Cracovia Krakow has had a challenging season, with their league-table position reflecting the struggles they've faced. With 36 points from 32 games, they have managed only 7 wins, drawing 15 times and losing on 10 occasions. Their goal difference stands at -1, indicating a relatively balanced record between scoring and conceding goals.
Recent form for Cracovia has been a mixed bag, as evidenced by their last five games which read "LWDLW". Their most recent fixture ended in a heavy defeat against Slask Wroclaw with a scoreline of 4-0. Despite this setback, playing at home could provide them with the much-needed boost to turn things around.
Historically, against Raków Częstochowa, Cracovia has had an evenly matched record with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. As they gear up to play in front of their home fans, they will be hoping to leverage this advantage to tilt the scales in their favor.
Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa has enjoyed a more successful season compared to their upcoming opponents. They are positioned comfortably at 6th place with a total of 52 points after 32 matches. The team has secured victory in 14 games, drawn 10 times, and suffered 8 losses. A positive goal difference of +18 is indicative of their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the campaign.
Their form leading up to this match shows some inconsistency (WLWLD), but they managed to secure a win in their last outing against Pogon Szczecin with a score of 2-1. This victory should serve as a morale booster as they travel away from home for the upcoming match.
When it comes to head-to-head encounters with Cracovia Krakow, Raków Częstochowa has won twice, drawn twice, and lost once. This suggests that past meetings have been competitive and that another closely fought contest could be on the cards.
Head 2 Head
Last 5 Statistics
Cracovia Krakow
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Last 5 Games
Cracovia Krakow
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Prediction
The prediction for this match favors Cracovia Krakow as the winner. This forecast is likely based on several factors including current form, historical matchups, and perhaps most crucially, the advantage of playing at home. While Raków Częstochowa has had a better overall season performance and possesses a stronger goal difference, Cracovia's urgent need for points to climb out of the lower part of the table might just give them an extra edge.
As both teams prepare for this encounter on Sunday in Kraków, it promises to be a battle where strategy and determination will play key roles in determining who comes out on top.