Legia Warszawa vs Cracovia Kraków: match statistics
Legia Warszawa holds the home advantage, which is confirmed by a positive goal difference of +4 in home matches and a higher average xG (1.83 vs 1.25). Cracovia Kraków showcases solid away defense with 50% clean sheets, but their offense is limited, averaging only 1.17 goals per away match. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), however, Legia boasts significantly better ball possession (56% vs 47%) and a higher number of shots on target in home matches (5.27 vs 3.42). Legia's high draw percentage at home (36%) and Cracovia's defensive stability suggest the possibility of a draw, but the hosts' offensive quality tips the scale in their favor. A closely contested match with a slight advantage for Legia Warszawa is expected.
Legia Warszawa vs Cracovia Kraków: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Legia Warszawa played against Cracovia Kraków in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Legia Warszawa has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cracovia Kraków has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Legia Warszawa scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.26. Cracovia Kraków scores 1.26 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Legia Warszawa's games and 48% of Cracovia Kraków's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Legia Warszawa has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.35 per game. Legia Warszawa takes 15.6 shots per game, while Cracovia Kraków takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Legia Warszawa leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Cracovia Kraków leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Legia Warszawa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Cracovia Kraków, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ekstraklasa games average 2.77 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Legia Warszawa holds the home advantage, which is confirmed by a positive goal difference of +4 in home matches and a higher average xG (1.83 vs 1.25). Cracovia Kraków showcases solid away defense with 50% clean sheets, but their offense is limited, averaging only 1.17 goals per away match. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), however, Legia boasts significantly better ball possession (56% vs 47%) and a higher number of shots on target in home matches (5.27 vs 3.42). Legia's high draw percentage at home (36%) and Cracovia's defensive stability suggest the possibility of a draw, but the hosts' offensive quality tips the scale in their favor. A closely contested match with a slight advantage for Legia Warszawa is expected.
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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
| Legia Warszawa | Cracovia Kraków | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.36 |
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.
Cracovia Kraków is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Legia Warszawa · 1.26 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków
Cracovia Kraków is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.26 goals / game - Legia Warszawa · 1.09 goals / game - Cracovia Kraków
Legia Warszawa scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Cracovia Kraków keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 meczów).
Cracovia Kraków scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Legia Warszawa keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 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 - Legia Warszawa
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.
Cracovia Kraków is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Legia Warszawa · 1.61 pts / game - Cracovia Kraków
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Legia Warszawa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cracovia Kraków - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Legia Warszawa
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
| Legia Warszawa | Liga | Cracovia Kraków | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 58% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 74% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 78% | • 78% |
^ 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 Legia Warszawa's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cracovia Kraków. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Legia Warszawa vs Cracovia Kraków?
The Ekstraklasa match finished Legia Warszawa 1:0 Cracovia Kraków. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Legia Warszawa vs Cracovia Kraków?
Legia Warszawa score 1.17 goals per game on average and Cracovia Kraków 1.26. The Ekstraklasa average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Legia Warszawa's matches and 48% of Cracovia Kraków's.
What form are Legia Warszawa and Cracovia Kraków in?
Over the last 5 games Legia Warszawa have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Cracovia Kraków 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Legia Warszawa vs Cracovia Kraków?
The statistical background for Legia Warszawa 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.