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
Key match information
GKS Katowice played Widzew Łódź in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
GKS Katowice: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Widzew Łódź: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
GKS Katowice scores 1.39 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Widzew Łódź scores 1.42 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.85 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: GKS Katowice 39%, Widzew Łódź 63%. Over 2.5: GKS Katowice 56%, Widzew Łódź 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. GKS Katowice: 12.4 shots per match, Widzew Łódź: 14.2.
Match halves
GKS Katowice: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.83. Widzew Łódź: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
GKS Katowice: 76-90+ (7 goals). Widzew Łódź: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ekstraklasa: 2.85 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
GKS Katowice is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - GKS Katowice · 0.6 pts / match - 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 matches (11 of 18 matches), while Widzew Łódź keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Widzew Łódź scores in 84% of matches (16 of 19 matches), while GKS Katowice keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - GKS Katowice
Over / Under - Widzew Łódź
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.
Widzew Łódź is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / match - GKS Katowice · 1.37 pts / match - Widzew Łódź
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
GKS Katowice - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Widzew Łódź - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
GKS Katowice
Widzew Łódź
* 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
| GKS Katowice | Liga | Widzew Łódź | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: GKS Katowice 0 - 0 - 1 Widzew Łódź. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.