GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków: match statistics
GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
GKS Katowice played against Cracovia Kraków in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The game was played on September 19, 2026. Venue: Stadion ul. Bukowa. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
GKS Katowice has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cracovia Kraków has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
GKS Katowice scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 1.57. Cracovia Kraków scores 0.88 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of GKS Katowice's games and 50% of Cracovia Kraków's. The Over 2.5 rates are 86% and 50%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
GKS Katowice has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.69 per game. GKS Katowice takes 16.0 shots per game, while Cracovia Kraków takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
GKS Katowice leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 1.43 goals per game after halftime. Cracovia Kraków leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
GKS Katowice's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Cracovia Kraków, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ekstraklasa games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
GKS Katowice are exceptionally strong at home: they have won all of their home matches so far, averaging 4.0 goals scored and conceding just 0.5 per game. The hosts also create significantly more danger, averaging 20 shots and 6.5 on target, with an xG of 2.21. Cracovia are still winless away from home, scoring just 0.5 goals per match and failing to find the net in 50% of such games. The visitors do boast a 50% clean-sheet rate away from home, but they allow opponents an xG of 1.80, which, given Katowice’s attacking quality, should translate into goals. Recent form also favors GKS, who have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while Cracovia have suffered 3 defeats during that period.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both sides to score is strengthened by Cracovia’s current form, with BTTS landing in 80% of their last 5 matches, compared with 40% for GKS. Katowice have not kept a single clean sheet this season, while their average xG conceded over the last five appearances stands at a high 1.93, giving Cracovia a realistic opportunity to score. GKS do, however, create more chances: the hosts’ season xG is 1.89 versus Cracovia’s average 1.80 xG conceded, and they also record 5.75 shots on target per match compared with their opponents’ 3.50. The visitors score just 0.50 goals per game this season and have kept clean sheets in 50% of their matches, meaning the risk of a No Goal scenario for Cracovia remains significant. Despite Cracovia’s lower scoring efficiency, their last 5 matches produced an average of 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded, so BTTS - Yes holds a slight edge.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
GKS Katowice average 1.89 xG at home, while Cracovia allow opponents 1.80 xG away from home, which supports at least one goal for the hosts. The visitors average 1.49 xG, while GKS’s defense allows opponents 1.41 xG and have yet to keep a clean sheet. In their last five matches, Katowice averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, whereas Cracovia scored 1.2 and conceded 1.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals landed in 80% of GKS’s last five matches and in 60% of Cracovia’s games, but both teams’ season-long hit rates at this line stand at 50%, making Over 1.5 the safer signal. A projected 3.10 goals and a league average of 2.84 goals further indicate a high probability of at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
GKS Katowice have the stronger attacking potential: their average xG stands at 1.89 compared with Cracovia’s 1.49, while the hosts average 17 shots and 5.75 shots on target, compared with 13.25 and 3.5 for their opponents. Katowice have taken maximum points in 50% of their home matches, whereas Cracovia are yet to win away and average only 0.5 points per match. The opening phase could nevertheless be cautious, as both teams were level at half-time in 75% of their respective home and away matches to date, while Cracovia have failed to score a single first-half goal. After the break, the hosts’ advantage should increase: GKS average 1.0 goal in the second half, while the visitors concede an average of 1.0 goal during that period. In their last five matches, Katowice have scored 1.8 goals per game, while Cracovia have conceded 1.8, reinforcing the scenario of the hosts taking the lead at the break and securing a full-time victory.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| GKS Katowice | Cracovia Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.19 |
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.
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 111% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - GKS Katowice · 0.88 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków
Cracovia Kraków is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - GKS Katowice · 1.38 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków
GKS Katowice scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Cracovia Kraków keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Cracovia Kraków scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while GKS Katowice keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
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 - GKS Katowice
Over / Under - Cracovia Kraków
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.
GKS Katowice is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - GKS Katowice · 0.75 pts / game - Cracovia Kraków
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
GKS Katowice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cracovia Kraków - second-half results
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
GKS Katowice
Cracovia Kraków
* 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
| GKS Katowice | Liga | Cracovia Kraków | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.90 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 65% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 86% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from GKS Katowice's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Cracovia Kraków. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków?
The Ekstraklasa match finished GKS Katowice 3:2 Cracovia Kraków. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between GKS Katowice and Cracovia Kraków?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches GKS Katowice won 0, Cracovia Kraków won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków?
GKS Katowice score 1.86 goals per game on average and Cracovia Kraków 0.88. The Ekstraklasa average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 57% of GKS Katowice's matches and 50% of Cracovia Kraków's.
What form are GKS Katowice and Cracovia Kraków in?
Over the last 5 games GKS Katowice have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Cracovia Kraków 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków?
The statistical background for GKS Katowice vs Cracovia Kraków — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.