Cracovia Krakow 1-1 Gornik Zabrze – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Gornik Zabrze at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego plays host to Cracovia Krakow versus Gornik Zabrze in Ekstraklasa, Regular Season - 10. Kick-off: Saturday 27 September 2025 at 19:15 UTC.
Current Form
Cracovia Krakow's overall Ekstraklasa record this term: 7W 2D 1L from 10 games (2.30 PPG). Last five: L W D W W. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Cracovia Krakow, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cracovia Krakow at Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego this season: 5W 2D 3L from 10 home games — 1.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.70 lags behind their overall 2.30 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego this season.
Gornik Zabrze (all games): 6W 1D 3L across 10 Ekstraklasa outings this term — 1.90 points per game. Last five: W W L W W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Gornik Zabrze, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Gornik Zabrze's form when playing away from home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 2.30 vs 1.90 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Head-to-Head
Across 7 previous meetings, Cracovia Krakow are the stronger side on paper — 5 victories to 2, with 0 draws in between.
The 7 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 28 Feb 2025, ended 1–0 with Cracovia Krakow winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Cracovia Krakow and goals. The home side's 5 wins from 7 meetings, combined with an average of 2.7 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Data
Cracovia Krakow goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (42 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Gornik Zabrze goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (42 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cracovia Krakow 71% versus Gornik Zabrze 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cracovia Krakow 60% | Gornik Zabrze 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cracovia Krakow 1.07 xG and Gornik Zabrze 1.10 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cracovia Krakow attack 1.008 / defence 0.914 | Gornik Zabrze attack 1.006 / defence 0.682. League average goals — home 1.551 / away 1.200. Gornik Zabrze's defence strength of 0.682 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 42 Cracovia Krakow games / 43 Gornik Zabrze games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cracovia Krakow 34% | Draw 31% | Gornik Zabrze 36%. Fair-value odds: Cracovia Krakow 2.94 | Draw 3.23 | Gornik Zabrze 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 37% | BTTS probability 45% | Total xG 2.17. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.17 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 45% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Gornik Zabrze as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Gornik Zabrze if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.17 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 37% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though H2H averaging only 2.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 45% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Cracovia Krakow 70% | Gornik Zabrze 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze | Competition: Ekstraklasa, Regular Season - 10 | Venue: Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego • Kick-off: Saturday 27 Sep 2025, 19:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cracovia Krakow 34% | Draw 31% | Gornik Zabrze 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% | BTTS 45% | xG Cracovia Krakow 1.07 / Gornik Zabrze 1.10 • Poisson strength factors: Cracovia Krakow attack 1.008 / def 0.914 | Gornik Zabrze attack 1.006 / def 0.682 | league avg home 1.551 / away 1.200 • Poisson stance: Gornik Zabrze (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
Cracovia Krakow xG
Expected Goals
1.10
Gornik Zabrze xG
45%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze kick off?
Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze kicked off at 19:15 on Saturday 27 September 2025 at Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego.
What was the final score in Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze?
Cracovia Krakow 1 - 1 Gornik Zabrze.
Where is Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze being played?
The match is being played at Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego.
What competition is Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze part of?
Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze is a Regular Season - 10 fixture in the Ekstraklasa (Poland).
Who is favourite to win Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze?
Our statistical model gives Cracovia Krakow a 34% chance of winning, Gornik Zabrze a 36% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Gornik Zabrze the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze?
Our model estimates a 45% probability that both Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze will score (BTTS).
Will Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze?
Record (7 meetings): Cracovia Krakow 5W | Draws 0 | Gornik Zabrze 2W.
What form are Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze in?
Cracovia Krakow (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-D-W-W. Gornik Zabrze (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Cracovia Krakow's attack rating (1.01) and Gornik Zabrze's defence rating (0.68), the model arrives at 1.07 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Gornik Zabrze's attack (1.01x) against Cracovia Krakow's defence (0.91x) — and the away total comes out at 1.10.
These ratings are built from 42/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.2%), 0-1 (10.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Gornik Zabrze Win
34%
2.97
31%
3.24
36%
2.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.4%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.6%
Away win
1 – 0
12.2%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
Cracovia Krakow xG
Total xG
2.17
1.10
Gornik Zabrze xG
2.97
34%
Home win
3.24
31%
Draw
2.82
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
45%
BTTS Yes
2.24
55%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
33%
3.02
34%
2.91
Win to Nil
11%
8.97
12%
8.18
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.4 | 12.6 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 12.2 | 13.4 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for Cracovia Krakow and 1.10 for Gornik Zabrze, a combined total of 2.17.
How confident is the prediction model for Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 42 outings, Cracovia Krakow have picked up 1.62 PPG on a 19W 11D 12L record — L-W-D-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Cracovia Krakow is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Gornik Zabrze's form line: 19W 8D 15L from 42 games, 1.55 PPG, last five W-W-L-W-W. The sample for Gornik Zabrze is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.62 PPG for Cracovia Krakow against 1.55 for Gornik Zabrze. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Cracovia Krakow have posted 1.50 PPG from 20 outings (8W 6D 6L).
On the road, Gornik Zabrze have gone 8W 4D 8L from 20 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cracovia Krakow are averaging 1.76 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; Gornik Zabrze are on 1.36 scored and 1.05 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cracovia Krakow have seen both teams score in 71% of their recent games.
Last 42 Results — Ekstraklasa
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cracovia Krakow
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Gornik Zabrze
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze in coming into this match?
Cracovia Krakow have gone 19W 11D 12L in their last 42 games (1.62 PPG), while Gornik Zabrze have gone 19W 8D 15L in their last 42 (1.55 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cracovia Krakow at home or Gornik Zabrze away?
Cracovia Krakow's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cracovia Krakow at home: 1.50 PPG; Gornik Zabrze away: 1.40 PPG.
Have Cracovia Krakow or Gornik Zabrze been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cracovia Krakow have kept a clean sheet in 24% of their recent games, Gornik Zabrze in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since March 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Ekstraklasa. The two were last together as recently as 6 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Gornik Zabrze go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Cracovia Krakow won 5-0 on 3 May 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cracovia Krakow have gone 3W 1D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Gornik Zabrze — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Cracovia Krakow
1
Draws
4
Gornik Zabrze
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze?
From 10 meetings on record, Cracovia Krakow have won 5, Gornik Zabrze have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze last play each other?
They last met on 6 September 2026, when Cracovia Krakow 0-1 Gornik Zabrze.
Who has won more matches between Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze?
Cracovia Krakow have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cracovia Krakow are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Gornik Zabrze are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cracovia Krakow 75%, Gornik Zabrze 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 60% (Cracovia Krakow) and 50% (Gornik Zabrze). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 45% and 15% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cracovia Krakow home games / Gornik Zabrze away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cracovia Krakow play Gornik Zabrze?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of Cracovia Krakow's games and 50% of Gornik Zabrze's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cracovia Krakow vs Gornik Zabrze usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of Cracovia Krakow's matches and 50% of Gornik Zabrze's.
Do Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze tend to score early?
Cracovia Krakow have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Gornik Zabrze in 65% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cracovia Krakow and Gornik Zabrze finished level at 1-1 at Stadion Cracovii im. Jozefa Pilsudskiego, Regular Season - 10, in the Ekstraklasa. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cracovia Krakow 1.07 xG and Gornik Zabrze 1.10 xG, a combined 2.17. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cracovia Krakow attack 1.01 / defence 0.91 against Gornik Zabrze attack 1.01 / defence 0.68, drawn from 42/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cracovia Krakow 34% | Draw 31% | Gornik Zabrze 36%, with Gornik Zabrze to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 37%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 45% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cracovia Krakow 60%, Gornik Zabrze 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cracovia Krakow's trading profile (42 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 71% of their matches — today it did.
Gornik Zabrze's trading profile (42 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cracovia Krakow 1.62 PPG, Gornik Zabrze 1.55 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Cracovia Krakow (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.80 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.