National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Cracovia Kraków or Lechia Gdańsk that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Cracovia nor Lechia Gdańsk as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Cracovia Kraków form and stats
Cracovia was eliminated in the 16th finals last season in the Polish Cup.This match is a Polish Cup match, and the hometeam has the total statistics 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in this competition.
The spoils were shared in Cracovia Kraków's previous game, also at home. Visiting Lechia Gdańsk travelled back with a draw after a 0-0 scoreline. Preceding that game was the away draw at Piast Gliwice that finished 1-1.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Cracovia Kraków have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found twelve matches with the results: Won nine, drawn two and lost one.
With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Cracovia Kraków friendly games in pre-season: Cracovia played five friendlies, won 1, drew 2 and lost 2. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Cracovia Kraków scored 7 goals and conceded 8 in these five games.
Lechia Gdańsk form and stats
Nothing but glory last season for Lechia, as they won the Polish Cup.When we have look at the Polish Cup statistics, we find 4W-2D-0L. This is both home and away.
It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Cracovia Kraków in their previous outing. The Polish Cup match ended in a draw 0-0. Before that one, a nice away victory 2-1 at Slask Wrocaw.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Lechia Gdańsk playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were five Lechia Gdańsk wins, four draws and four defeats.
Lechia Gdańsk played six friendlies in their break from official games, resulting in 4 victories, 0 draws and 2 defeats. In these six matches Lechia Gdańsk scored 10 and conceded 5 goals.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - one - two (Cracovia wins - draws - Lechia Gdańsk wins). As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  F. Lopes Paixão 14 goals |  R. Guimarães Lopes 11 goals |  S. Hanca 9 goals |
Cracovia Kraków missing players
Lechia Gdańsk missing players
| Cracovia Kraków | Lechia Gdańsk | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 4 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 6 | 7 | ||
| 12 | 6 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | ||
| 32 | 17 | Scored | S | 19 | 36 | ||
| 33 | 18 | Conceded | C | 18 | 32 | ||
| 92% | 86% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 79% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 57% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 58% | 52% | ||
| 20% | 14% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 14% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 12% | ||
| 60% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 52% | ||
| 20% | 21% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 29% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 24% | ||
| 6 | 4.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 4.4 | ||
| 5.9 | 5.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.8 | 6.4 | ||
| 2.2 | 1.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 255 | 129 | Total Shots | T S | 112 | 212 | ||
| 110 | 52 | Shots on Target | S O | 43 | 73 | ||
| 28% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 41% | ||