Cracovia Kraków vs GKS Katowice: match statistics
Cracovia Kraków holds a clear home advantage, as confirmed by their positive goal difference (+3) at home and a solid 42% clean sheets in home matches. GKS Katowice shows poor away form with 58% losses and a negative goal difference (-4) away. Although the visitors have won three of their last five matches overall, their away form remains unconvincing with a series of four defeats in their last five away matches. Cracovia boasts a better xG at home (1.64) compared to the visitors' xG away (1.40), which suggests greater offensive efficiency from the hosts. Cracovia's high average possession (55%) and a low percentage of matches without scoring (17%) compared to the visitors' 33% further supports a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to Cracovia's recent poor form.
Cracovia Kraków vs GKS Katowice: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cracovia Kraków played against GKS Katowice in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Cracovia Kraków has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. GKS Katowice has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cracovia Kraków scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.12. GKS Katowice scores 1.40 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Cracovia Kraków's games and 44% of GKS Katowice's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 52%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
GKS Katowice has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.42 per game. Cracovia Kraków takes 12.1 shots per game, while GKS Katowice takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Cracovia Kraków leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. GKS Katowice leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cracovia Kraków's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For GKS Katowice, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ekstraklasa games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cracovia Kraków holds a clear home advantage, as confirmed by their positive goal difference (+3) at home and a solid 42% clean sheets in home matches. GKS Katowice shows poor away form with 58% losses and a negative goal difference (-4) away. Although the visitors have won three of their last five matches overall, their away form remains unconvincing with a series of four defeats in their last five away matches. Cracovia boasts a better xG at home (1.64) compared to the visitors' xG away (1.40), which suggests greater offensive efficiency from the hosts. Cracovia's high average possession (55%) and a low percentage of matches without scoring (17%) compared to the visitors' 33% further supports a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario due to Cracovia's recent poor form.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cracovia Kraków | GKS Katowice | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
GKS Katowice is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Cracovia Kraków · 1.8 pts / game - GKS Katowice
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
GKS Katowice is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków · 1.4 goals / game - GKS Katowice
Cracovia Kraków is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków · 1.36 goals / game - GKS Katowice
Cracovia Kraków scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while GKS Katowice keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
GKS Katowice scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Cracovia Kraków keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cracovia Kraków
Over / Under - GKS Katowice
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cracovia Kraków is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Cracovia Kraków · 1.12 pts / game - GKS Katowice
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cracovia Kraków - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
GKS Katowice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cracovia Kraków
GKS Katowice
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ekstraklasa).
Teams vs league
| Cracovia Kraków | Liga | GKS Katowice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.32 | 2.74 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 58% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 53% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cracovia Kraków's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against GKS Katowice. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cracovia Kraków vs GKS Katowice?
The Ekstraklasa match finished Cracovia Kraków 1:0 GKS Katowice. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cracovia Kraków vs GKS Katowice?
Cracovia Kraków score 1.20 goals per game on average and GKS Katowice 1.40. The Ekstraklasa average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Cracovia Kraków's matches and 44% of GKS Katowice's.
What form are Cracovia Kraków and GKS Katowice in?
Over the last 5 games Cracovia Kraków have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and GKS Katowice 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cracovia Kraków vs GKS Katowice?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.