Head-to-Head
- Cracovia and Lech Poznan are level on 25 points after 16 Ekstraklasa 2025-2026 matches in 6th and 7th place respectively.
- The last two meetings between the sides were split evenly with Cracovia winning 4-1 away in Ekstraklasa, just four months ago. In light of this, the MKS Cracovia Krakow vs KKS Lech Poznan prediction becomes even more intriguing for fans and analysts.
Cracovia
- Cracovia have been more aggressive and direct since Luka Elsner took over as coach in July 2025, using high-energy pressing to try and force opponents into errors before transitioning quickly to score.
- Cracovia’s recent form has been patchy however, with just one win in their last five Ekstraklasa matches (W1, D1, L3).
- Filip Stojilkovic is Cracovia’s main goal threat, the striker has seven goals in 16 Ekstraklasa appearances this season, but Elsner’s team will need a big performance from their danger man on Sunday.
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Recent stats:
- Home record: W4, D3, L1.
Lech Poznan
- Lech Poznan’s approach is much more about possession and keeping the ball in their own half, Niels Frederiksen’s side are a patient team who have kept their team structure together and used the young talent at their disposal to maintain a balanced approach since the Dane took over in July 2024.
- Lech’s recent performance has been inconsistent, with two wins, a draw and two defeats from their last five in all competitions (W2, D1, L2).
- Mikael Ishak is Lech’s main attacking outlet, the big forward has nine goals in 14 appearances in the Ekstraklasa this season and is always a threat in the penalty area.
Key Players
- Filip Stojilkovic - the striker has seven goals in 16 Ekstraklasa appearances this season.
- Mikael Ishak - the forward has nine goals in 14 Ekstraklasa appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- This is a tough game to call with the teams evenly matched on the stats and recent form, but Lech are the slight favourites at 2.41, compared to Cracovia’s 2.71, and the draw at 3.38. Notably, our MKS Cracovia Krakow vs KKS Lech Poznan betting tips highlight the value in looking beyond the standard 1x2 market.
- The bookmakers are giving the Over 2.5 goals option at 1.82, which looks a big price in a game that looks set to be dominated by attacking intent and chances at both ends.
- Elsner’s pressing style and Frederiksen’s possession-based approach will make this an interesting tactical battle and could be won by whichever side is able to impose their gameplan on the other. For those considering their options, this MKS Cracovia Krakow vs KKS Lech Poznan betting tips section underlines the potential for a high-scoring clash.
Prediction
We’re backing the draw in the result market here, but we’re also supporting over 2.5 goals in the match.
