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
Key match information
Cracovia Kraków played GKS Katowice in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Cracovia Kraków: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. GKS Katowice: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cracovia Kraków scores 1.20 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. GKS Katowice scores 1.40 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.74 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cracovia Kraków 48%, GKS Katowice 44%. Over 2.5: Cracovia Kraków 48%, GKS Katowice 52%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
GKS Katowice has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.42. Cracovia Kraków: 12.1 shots per match, GKS Katowice: 12.2.
Match halves
Cracovia Kraków: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68. GKS Katowice: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Cracovia Kraków: 46-60 (7 goals). GKS Katowice: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ekstraklasa: 2.74 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
GKS Katowice is 350% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Cracovia Kraków · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.2 goals / match - Cracovia Kraków · 1.4 goals / match - GKS Katowice
Cracovia Kraków is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Cracovia Kraków · 1.36 goals / match - GKS Katowice
Cracovia Kraków scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while GKS Katowice keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
GKS Katowice scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Cracovia Kraków keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cracovia Kraków
Over / Under - GKS Katowice
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cracovia Kraków · 1.12 pts / match - GKS Katowice
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cracovia Kraków - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
GKS Katowice - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cracovia Kraków
GKS Katowice
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Cracovia Kraków 1 - 0 - 0 GKS Katowice. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.