MATCH OVERVIEW
The upcoming Ekstraklasa match between Puszcza Niepołomice and Raków Częstochowa is set to be a pivotal fixture in the Polish football calendar. Raków Częstochowa, currently leading the league, will travel to face Puszcza Niepołomice, who are battling to avoid relegation. The match will be held at Puszcza Niepołomice's home ground on April 7, 2025, at 17:00 GMT.
ODDS ANALYSIS
The odds favor Raków Częstochowa with an average of 1.65, indicating a strong probability of an away win. Puszcza Niepołomice's odds stand at 4.87, suggesting they are the underdogs. The draw is priced at 3.62, reflecting a moderate chance of a stalemate. Based on these odds, Raków Częstochowa has a 60.6% chance of winning, while Puszcza Niepołomice has a 20.5% chance, and the draw stands at 27.6%.
TEAM ANALYSIS
Puszcza Niepołomice
- Current Form: Struggling with an average of 0.96 goals per match.
- Strengths: High duels average (206.46) and solid defensive interceptions (46.85).
- Weaknesses: Low possession (40.77%) and high conceded goals (1.46).
Raków Częstochowa
- Current Form: Strong offensive with 1.5 goals per match.
- Strengths: High possession (54.23%) and low conceded goals (0.62).
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to offsides (1.46) and red cards (0.08).
Head-to-Head
Raków Częstochowa has historically dominated this fixture, with superior offensive and defensive metrics.
KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT
Puszcza Niepołomice
- Michalis Kosidis: Top scorer with 8 goals.
- Artur Craciun: Key defensive player with 148.91 points.
Raków Częstochowa
- Jonatan Braut Brunes: Leading scorer with 10 goals.
- Jean Carlos Silva: High impact player with 189.32 points.
STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE
- Offensive Metrics: Raków Częstochowa averages 12.65 shots per game compared to Puszcza's 9.12.
- Defensive Metrics: Raków's defense is robust, conceding only 0.62 goals per match.
- Possession: Raków Częstochowa's possession rate of 54.23% gives them a strategic advantage.
PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION
Raków Częstochowa is expected to leverage their superior possession and defensive capabilities to secure a victory. Puszcza Niepołomice will need to capitalize on set-pieces and counter-attacks to challenge Raków's defense. The final score prediction is a 2-0 win for Raków Częstochowa, with a half-time score of 1-0. Key factors include Raków's offensive prowess and Puszcza's defensive resilience.