27 April 2025 at 12:45

Ekstraklasa · Season 2024
Referee: M. Kochanek

Match Summary

Gornik Zabrze and Widzew Łódź drew 0:0. The match was played in Ekstraklasa 2024. 4 yellow cards were shown. Gornik Zabrze had 50% possession while Widzew Łódź held 50%. Gornik Zabrze had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Widzew Łódź. Expected goals: Gornik Zabrze 0.89 — Widzew Łódź 0.80. Gornik Zabrze made 4 substitutions, Widzew Łódź made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Gornik Zabrze and Widzew Łódź — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Gornik Zabrze
Widzew Łódź
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
K. CybulskiJ. Sypek
66′
Juan IbizaP. Volanakis
L. ZahovićO. Sow
72′
74′
M. HanousekFábio Nunes
M. KmeťY. Furukawa
79′
85′
Ľ. TuptaH. Sobol
T. IsmaheelA. Buksa
90+1′
Ł. PodolskiL. Ambros
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Gornik Zabrze had 50% possession against Widzew Łódź's 50%. Gornik Zabrze registered 9 shots (1 on target) while Widzew Łódź managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 8–9.

1Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal4
9Total Shots9
2Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls9
5Corner Kicks5
3Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
466Total passes467
391Passes accurate399
84%Passes %85%
0.89expected_goals0.80
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Gornik Zabrze lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under P. Gierczak, while Widzew Łódź deployed a 4-1-4-1 under Ž. Sopić.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Gornik Zabrze is 6.91, compared to 6.79 for Widzew Łódź. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Gornik Zabrze's highest-rated starter is P. Hellebrand (7.42), while Widzew Łódź's best-rated player is J. Shehu (7.12).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Gornik Zabrze have contributed 6 goals and 4 assists this season, led by P. Hellebrand (4G). Widzew Łódź's starters account for 9 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by Fran Álvarez (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Gornik Zabrze deploy 4 defenders rated 6.90 on average, against Widzew Łódź's 4-man backline averaging 6.68. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Gornik Zabrze field 4 midfielders averaging 7.03, versus Widzew Łódź's 5 rated 6.85. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Gornik Zabrze start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.61, compared to 1 for Widzew Łódź averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 48% for Gornik Zabrze and 44% for Widzew Łódź. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Gornik Zabrze's starters have collected 18 yellow cards this season, compared to 15 for Widzew Łódź. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Gornik Zabrze's starting XI is 30.3 (youngest: K. Szcześniak (24), oldest: Ł. Podolski (40)), while Widzew Łódź average 29.0 (youngest: S. Czyż (24), oldest: R. Gikiewicz (38)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Gornik Zabrze's starters average 16 league appearances each, versus 14 for Widzew Łódź. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Gornik ZabrzePosition StrengthWidzew Łódź
6.91
Avg Rating
6.79
🧤 GK (1 v 1)6.80
0G 0A0G 0A
6.90🛡 DEF (4 v 4)6.68
2G 1A0G 0A
7.03 MID (4 v 5)6.85
4G 3A9G 6A
6.61 FWD (2 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Gornik Zabrze4-4-2
1🧤GKF. Majchrowicz
81🛡DEFM. Kmeť
5🛡DEFK. Szcześniak6.71A
26🛡DEFR. Janicki7.12G
20🛡DEFJosema6.9
16MIDP. Olkowski6.91A
21MIDD. Sarapata
8MIDP. Hellebrand7.44G1A
11MIDT. Ismaheel6.81A
7FWDL. Zahović
10FWDŁ. Podolski6.6
Widzew Łódź4-1-4-1
1🧤GKR. Gikiewicz6.8
91🛡DEFM. Krajewski
4🛡DEFM. Żyro6.8
15🛡DEFJuan Ibiza
3🛡DEFS. Kozlovský6.6
25MIDM. Hanousek6.5
78MIDK. Cybulski
6MIDJ. Shehu7.14G3A
55MIDS. Czyż6.7
10MIDFran Álvarez7.05G3A
29FWDĽ. Tupta

Substitutes

30O. Sow
25(G)M. Szromnik

Substitutes

77(M)J. Sypek
24(D)P. Volanakis
92(D)Fábio Nunes
17(F)H. Sobol
21(D)P. Kwiatkowski
62(D)L. Kastrati
33(G)J. Krzywanski
37(M)S. Kerk

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Gornik Zabrze have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Widzew Łódź show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Gornik Zabrze

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Widzew Łódź

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Head to Head

Gornik Zabrze and Widzew Łódź have met 1 times — Gornik Zabrze won 1, Widzew Łódź won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Gornik Zabrze leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.

1

Gornik Zabrze

0

Drawn

0

Widzew Łódź

Goals: 3Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (1)

21 Sept 2025Gornik Zabrze3 – 2Widzew Łódź

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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