GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź: match statistics
GKS Katowice displays solid home form with a record of 44% wins and just 44% losses at their ground, while averaging 1.8 points per match over their last five overall games. Widzew Łódź has a very poor away record with as many as 78% losses on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per match, which, combined with a -5 goal difference, points to serious defensive issues. The visitors' form in their last five away matches is alarming, with only one victory in their last nine away fixtures. The hosts hold an advantage in efficiency (10% vs 11%) and boast a better home xG balance (1.62 vs 1.52 for the visitors), suggesting greater offensive effectiveness. Considering the home advantage, superior current form, and Widzew's evident away struggles, GKS Katowice has a realistic chance of securing all three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out given the evenly matched quality of both sides in the league.
GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
GKS Katowice played against Widzew Łódź in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
GKS Katowice has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Widzew Łódź has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
GKS Katowice scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.56. Widzew Łódź scores 1.42 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of GKS Katowice's games and 63% of Widzew Łódź's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 63%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.58 per game. GKS Katowice takes 12.4 shots per game, while Widzew Łódź takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
GKS Katowice leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Widzew Łódź leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
GKS Katowice's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Widzew Łódź, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ekstraklasa games average 2.85 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
GKS Katowice displays solid home form with a record of 44% wins and just 44% losses at their ground, while averaging 1.8 points per match over their last five overall games. Widzew Łódź has a very poor away record with as many as 78% losses on the road, conceding an average of 2 goals per match, which, combined with a -5 goal difference, points to serious defensive issues. The visitors' form in their last five away matches is alarming, with only one victory in their last nine away fixtures. The hosts hold an advantage in efficiency (10% vs 11%) and boast a better home xG balance (1.62 vs 1.52 for the visitors), suggesting greater offensive effectiveness. Considering the home advantage, superior current form, and Widzew's evident away struggles, GKS Katowice has a realistic chance of securing all three points, although a draw cannot be ruled out given the evenly matched quality of both sides in the league.
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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
| GKS Katowice | Widzew Łódź | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - GKS Katowice · 0.6 pts / game - Widzew Łódź
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 scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Widzew Łódź keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Widzew Łódź scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while GKS Katowice keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - GKS Katowice
Over / Under - Widzew Łódź
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.
Widzew Łódź is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / game - GKS Katowice · 1.37 pts / game - Widzew Łódź
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
GKS Katowice - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Widzew Łódź - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Widzew Łódź
* 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 | Widzew Łódź | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.94 | 2.85 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | • 22% | 23% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 GKS Katowice's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Widzew Łódź. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź?
The Ekstraklasa match finished GKS Katowice 1:0 Widzew Łódź. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź?
GKS Katowice score 1.39 goals per game on average and Widzew Łódź 1.42. The Ekstraklasa average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 39% of GKS Katowice's matches and 63% of Widzew Łódź's.
What form are GKS Katowice and Widzew Łódź in?
Over the last 5 games GKS Katowice have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Widzew Łódź 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.