Arka Gdynia
- Arka Gdynia are undefeated at home in the Ekstraklasa this season (W3, D2 from 5 games), which is an important factor to consider in our Arka Gdynia vs Piast Gliwice betting tips.
- Arka Gdynia have scored 1.20 and conceded 0.60 goals per home game on average in the Ekstraklasa this term.
- Arka Gdynia currently sit 13th in the Ekstraklasa 2025/2026 with 12 points from 12 matches, while Piast Gliwice are in 18th and bottom of the table with 7 from their 10 games.
- Dawid Szwarga, who came up through the coaching staff at Raków, manages Arka and brought with him a clear, results-oriented playing style.
- Arka’s 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system is built on a compact, organized defensive structure, selective but sustained pressing, and quick, direct play on the wings.
- Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5 matches, including a 2-1 home win over MKS Cracovia Krakow and a 4-0 defeat away to Jagiellonia Bialystok SSA.
Piast Gliwice
- Piast Gliwice are winless in 5 away Ekstraklasa matches (D2, L3), scoring 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40. This is also relevant for our Arka Gdynia vs Piast Gliwice betting tips.
- Piast Gliwice’s German boss Max Mölder took over in July 2025 and has installed a youthful, energetic style of play around a No.10 and dynamic wide players.
- Piast’s form is also mixed, with 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5 games, including a 4-2 victory over Termalica BB Nieciecza at home and back-to-back 2-1 defeats away to Pogon Szczecin and at home to Lechia Gdansk.
Key Players
- Sebastian Kerk has 3 goals in 12 appearances in the Ekstraklasa this year and has scored both of Arka’s last two goals, making him their main goal threat, which could influence the Arka Gdynia vs Piast Gliwice prediction.
- German Barkovsky has also got in the groove, scoring 2 of Arka’s last 5 goals and bringing some energy and impetus to their attack.
- Erik Jirka, meanwhile, has 3 in 10 league appearances and remains Piast’s most reliable finisher.
Betting Insights
- Both of these sides are currently joint-favorites at 2.68, with the tie at 3.1.
- It should be a cagey match and Arka are the better defensive side at the moment, so the stats fit.
- Arka have averaged 1.20 goals for and only 0.60 conceded per game at home, and Piast have struggled on the road.
- Given Piast won the reverse fixture in the cup, I’m sticking with the value in the Under 2.5 market at 1.62.
Prediction
Arka have a slight edge as they are unbeaten at home this Ekstraklasa season, so I would lean towards the home side .
