Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Ekstraklasa, Poland
Stadion Miejski Legii Warszawa im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego
Today - 6:30 PM
Ekstraklasa
Legia Warszawa
Legia Warszawa
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2ND HALF
88'
Widzew Lodz
Widzew Lodz
Live : 2nd Half
Today
6:30 PM
Round 31 ·
Regular Season
Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz preview with tactical analysis, xG context, lineup signals, and data-backed betting insights for faster decisions.
Use this page as a quick-read snapshot first, then continue to deep stats and methodology references below.
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: May 1
Events
2ND-HALF
82'
Ángel Baena → Lindon Selahi
7th Substitution
82'
Marcel Krajewski → Carlos Isaac
8th Substitution
78'
Osman Bukari → Mariusz Fornalczyk
6th Substitution
Rafal Adamski → Jean-Pierre Nsame
3rd Substitution
77'
Kacper Chodyna → Patryk Kun
4th Substitution
77'
Wojciech Urbanski → Damian Szymanski
5th Substitution
77'
Juergen Elitim
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
63'
Rúben Vinagre → Arkadiusz Reca
2nd Substitution
59'
1ST-HALF
Arkadiusz Reca → Pawel Wszolek
1st Substitution
42'
Pawel Wszolek
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
17'
Statistics
Possession
Legia Warszawa
58%
Widzew Lodz
42%
Top Statistics
1
Big Chances Created
0
4
Shots
4
59
Dangerous attacks
23
61
Possession
39
5
Corners
1
12
Free kicks
14
2
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
5
Substitutions
3
6
Goal Kicks
8
20
Successful Dribbles Percentage
38
22
Throwins
14
10
Dribble Attempts
13
2
Successful Dribbles
5
49
Ball Safe
44
4
Goal Attempts
1
Attacking
89
Attacks
52
1
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
84
Successful Passes Percentage
76
41
Long Passes
50
451
Passes
287
37
Successful Long Passes Percentage
50
379
Successful Passes
219
9
Key Passes
5
15
Successful Long Passes
25
Defensive
44
Duels Won
47
1
Saves
1
10
Interceptions
8
14
Tackles
9
Build-up
21
Total Crosses
10
9
Accurate Crosses
3
Discipline
14
Fouls
13
Lineup
Referee :
Wojciech Myć
Manager ▼
M. Papszun
Coach
Starting XI ▼
89
Otto Hindrich
Goalkeeper
6.68 8
Rafal Augustyniak
Defender
6.66 12
Radovan Pankov
Defender
6.91 91
Kamil Piatkowski
Defender
6.84 7
Pawel Wszolek
Midfielder
6.81
13
Arkadiusz Reca
6.77Defender42'
18
Jean-Pierre Nsame
Midfielder
6.92 9
Rafal Adamski
6.87Attacker77'
22
Juergen Elitim
Midfielder
7.12
23
Patryk Kun
Midfielder
6.68 11Kacper Chodyna
6.6Midfielder77'
29
Mileta Rajović
Attacker
6.82 44
Damian Szymanski
Attacker
6.85 53Wojciech Urbanski
6.55Midfielder77'
67
Bartosz Kapustka
Attacker
6.98 Substitutes ▼
1
Kacper Tobiasz
Goalkeeper
6.62 56
Jan Leszczynski
Defender
6.85 6
Henrique Arreiol
Midfielder
6.99 82
Kacper Urbanski
Midfielder
6.62 20
Jakub Zewlakow
Attacker
6.58 77
Ermal Krasniqi
Attacker
6.85 99
Samuel Kovacik
Attacker
6.5
Referee :
Wojciech Myć
Manager ▼
A. Vukovic
Coach
Starting XI ▼
1
Bartlomiej Dragowski
Goalkeeper
6.8 3
Samuel Kozlovský
Defender
6.69 4
Mateusz Zyro
Defender
6.78 25
Przemysław Wiśniewski
Defender
7.06 53
Steve Kapuadi
Defender
6.68 2
Carlos Isaac
Midfielder
6.8 91Marcel Krajewski
6.68Defender82'
7
Mariusz Fornalczyk
Midfielder
6.71 22
Osman Bukari
6.74Attacker78'
8
Emil Kornvig
Midfielder
6.96 10
Fran Álvarez
Midfielder
7.08 18
Lindon Selahi
Midfielder
6.83 77
Ángel Baena
6.62Midfielder82'
99
Sebastian Bergier
Attacker
6.95 Substitutes ▼
30
Veljko Ilic
Goalkeeper
6.74 98
Maciej Kikolski
Goalkeeper
6.69 5
Stelios Andreou
Defender
6.6 14
Ricardo Visus
Defender
6.8 19
Bartlomiej Pawlowski
Midfielder
6.65 9
Andi Zeqiri
Attacker
6.61 CONTEXT
Legia Warszawa and Widzew Lodz remain deadlocked at 0-0 in the live second half at minute 45, with the home side firmly in control. Legia, recognized as the pregame stronger team, boasts 73% possession, relentlessly probing Widzew's defense but struggling to convert chances into goals. The visitors, holding just 27% of the ball, have been compact and resilient, frustrating Legia's attacks so far. No red cards have been shown, keeping the contest balanced in terms of discipline. Live developments align closely with pre-match structural expectations and projections, showing neutral deviation and efficiency in line with forecasts. Legia's dominance mirrors their pregame favoritism, yet the scoreline stays level as both teams navigate the early second-half exchanges.
TL;DR
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Live state: The match sits at 0-0 in the live second half at minute 45 with Legia Warszawa leading possession at 73% against Widzew Lodz.
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Structural vs live: Live draw status aligns with pregame structural balance where Legia Warszawa held moderate favoritism over Widzew Lodz.
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Projection vs live: Current 0-0 scoreline shows neutral alignment with pre-match projections favoring Legia Warszawa as leader.
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xG trend: xG data unavailable, but scoreless state reflects steady progression without notable expected goal shifts from pre-match signals.
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Possession profile: Legia Warszawa's 73% possession exceeds pregame expectations of control against Widzew Lodz's defensive setup.
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Event impact: No goals or red cards have occurred, maintaining in-line efficiency with pre-match event projections.
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Second-half outlook: Legia Warszawa's possession edge suggests mounting pressure on Widzew Lodz early in the second half, in line with pregame favoritism.
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Market: Legia Warszawa 11.8% (Δ-1.7%) | Draw 82.7% (Δ+2.5%) | Widzew Lodz 5.5% (Δ-0.8%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
W. Myć
Referee
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
21.58
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.34
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.22
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.23
A. Kupsik
1st Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
21.58
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.34
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.22
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.23
M. Kostrzewa
2nd Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
21.58
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.34
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.22
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.23
A. Borowiak
4th Official
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
21.58
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.34
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.22
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.23
M. Papszun
VS
A. Vukovic
1.17
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.18
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lech Poznań
Rank: 70
L
Zagłębie Lubin
Rank: 62
W
Górnik Zabrze
Rank: 65
D
Pogoń Szczecin
Rank: 61
W
Raków Częstochowa
Rank: 69
D
Radomiak Radom
Rank: 60
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Motor Lublin
Rank: 60
W
Radomiak Radom
Rank: 58
L
Nieciecza
Rank: 52
W
Raków Częstochowa
Rank: 69
D
Górnik Zabrze
Rank: 67
D
Arka Gdynia
Rank: 55
D
14
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
14 - 4 - 1
1
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Legia Warszawa
11.78%
Draw
82.67%
Widzew Lodz
5.54%
Movement
Changes since opening
Legia Warszawa
-1.74%
Draw
+2.49%
Widzew Lodz
-0.77%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.23
59.84
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Power Score
64.23
59.84
League Position
15
16
Global Rank
343
477
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Legia Warszawa
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Opponent-weighted form score
Widzew Lodz
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Legia Warszawa Widzew Lodz
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Legia Warszawa
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Widzew Lodz
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Legia Warszawa
⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy
Widzew Lodz
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Legia Warszawa
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Widzew Lodz
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Legia Warszawa
0.00
Widzew Lodz
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Legia Warszawa
0.00
Widzew Lodz
0.00
Legia Warszawa
Widzew Lodz
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- Legia Warszawa had peak pressure around 42'.
- Legia Warszawa started the game with stronger pressure.
Legia Warszawa Pressure
Widzew Lodz Pressure
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Pressure Index:
Legia Warszawa reached the top pressure at 42' (95.11).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 19 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Legia Warszawa
Legia Warszawa
Home
19
matches
Widzew Lodz
Widzew Lodz
Away
Match Record
14
Wins
1
4
Draws
4
1
Losses
14
Goals
32
Goals Scored
11
11
Goals Conceded
32
+21
Goal Difference
-21
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-05-01T18:00:29+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
3-3-3-1
Match Formation
4-1-4-1
89 O. Hindrich
91 K. Piątkowski
8 R. Augustyniak
12 R. Pankov
19 R. Nascimento Vinagre
22 J. Elitim Sepúlveda
11 K. Chodyna
67 B. Kapustka
9 R. Adamski
53 W. Urbański
29 M. Rajovic
1 B. Drągowski
3 S. Kozlovský
53 S. Kapuadi
25 P. Wisniewski
4 M. Żyro
77 Á. Baena Pérez
22 O. Bukari
8 E. Kornvig
10 F. Alvarez Rodríguez
91 M. Krajewski
99 S. Bergier
General Information
Date & Time
May 01, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Ekstraklasa, Poland · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Miejski Legii Warszawa im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego
Capacity
31800
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Wojciech Myć
Adam Kupsik
Mikołaj Kostrzewa
Aleksander Borowiak
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CONCLUSION
With the score at 0-0 in the live second half at minute 45, Legia Warszawa's 73% possession underscores their pregame superiority, yet Widzew Lodz's stubborn defense keeps the draw intact. The absence of red cards and alignment with projections indicate a tactical battle poised for Legia breakthroughs as they sustain pressure. No major deviations signal a match unfolding as anticipated, where home dominance could yet yield goals without structural surprises.
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Match Commentary