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
Key match information
Legia Warszawa played Cracovia Kraków in Ekstraklasa (Poland). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Legia Warszawa: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Cracovia Kraków: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Legia Warszawa scores 1.17 and concedes 1.26 goals per match. Cracovia Kraków scores 1.26 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Legia Warszawa 65%, Cracovia Kraków 48%. Over 2.5: Legia Warszawa 48%, Cracovia Kraków 48%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Legia Warszawa has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.35. Legia Warszawa: 15.6 shots per match, Cracovia Kraków: 11.4.
Match halves
Legia Warszawa: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.78. Cracovia Kraków: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Legia Warszawa: 76-90+ (10 goals). Cracovia Kraków: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ekstraklasa: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.17 goals / match - Legia Warszawa · 1.26 goals / match - Cracovia Kraków
Cracovia Kraków is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.26 goals / match - Legia Warszawa · 1.09 goals / match - Cracovia Kraków
Legia Warszawa scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Cracovia Kraków keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 matches).
Cracovia Kraków scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Legia Warszawa keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 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 - Legia Warszawa
Over / Under - Cracovia Kraków
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 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Legia Warszawa · 1.61 pts / match - Cracovia Kraków
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Legia Warszawa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cracovia Kraków - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Legia Warszawa
Cracovia Kraków
* 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
| Legia Warszawa | Liga | Cracovia Kraków | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Legia Warszawa 0 - 0 - 1 Cracovia Kraków. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.