Raków Częstochowa vs Valletta Expert Preview & Team Analysis

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Stadion Raków Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM

Europa Conference League

Raków Częstochowa Raków Częstochowa

Valletta Valletta

KICKOFF : Thu, 23 Jul - 12:00 AM

2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

The Europa Conference League second qualifying round features Rakow Czestochowa hosting Valletta at Stadion Rakow during the 2026/2027 campaign. This opening leg of the tie brings together sides with contrasting power profiles in an international cup setting. Valletta carries the higher power rating and overall advantage into the contest. Limited historical form indicators leave emphasis on squad composition and tactical preparation. Both clubs approach the fixture without recent outing details to draw upon. Venue conditions at the home ground may shape early patterns of play. Structural elements such as team organization and pressing intensity stand ready for examination once action begins. The encounter marks a key progression opportunity within the broader competition framework.

TL;DR

Structural: This encounter takes place in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League at Stadion Rakow.
Form: Both Rakow Czestochowa and Valletta enter the match with a form score of zero.
Squad: Valletta holds the stronger squad rating with a power score of 50 compared to Rakow Czestochowa's 29.49.
Efficiency: Detailed efficiency data remains unavailable for either side ahead of the fixture.
Transition: Transition play statistics are not provided in the current dataset.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data in use for both teams.
xVariable: Valletta enjoys a power advantage of 20.5 points in this matchup.
Market: Raków Częstochowa 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Valletta 0% (Δ+0%).

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

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Raków Częstochowa

Draw

Valletta

Team Power Ranking

29.49

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Raków Częstochowa

Valletta

Power Score

29.49

League Position

Global Rank

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.

Raków Częstochowa — Opponent-weighted form score

Valletta — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Raków Częstochowa Valletta

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Raków Częstochowa Raków Częstochowa Home

0 matches

Valletta Valletta Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:16:19+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :

Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

Competition :

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2

Stadium :

Stadion Raków

Capacity :

11600

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

Raków Częstochowa Coach

Squad ▼

Kacper Trelowski Goalkeeper

Tarik Karić Goalkeeper

Wiktor Żołneczko Goalkeeper

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Dominik Czeremski Goalkeeper

Efstratios Svarnas Defender

Bogdan Racovitan Defender

Dieudonné Gaucho Debohi Defender

Jerzy Napieraj Defender

Fran Tudor Midfielder

Vladyslav Kochergin Midfielder

Jean Carlos Silva Rocha Midfielder

Erick Ouma Otieno Midfielder

Oskar Repka Midfielder

Marko Bulat Midfielder

Mohamed Lamine Diaby Fadiga Midfielder

Michael Ameyaw Midfielder

Patryk Makuch Midfielder

Karol Struski Midfielder

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Jesús Antonio Díaz Gómez Midfielder

Ádin Molnár Midfielder

Tomasz Pieńko Midfielder

Adriano Luis Amorim Santos Midfielder

Bogdan Mirčetić Midfielder

Oliwier Kwiatkowski Midfielder

Jakub Jendryka Midfielder

Abraham Emmanuel Ojo Midfielder

Jonatan Braut Brunes Attacker

Isak Brusberg Attacker

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Adam Basse Attacker

Manager ▼

Valletta Coach

Squad ▼

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Manuel Joaquín Morello Defender

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Roko Prša Midfielder

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Petar Sekulović Midfielder

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Keyon Ewurum Midfielder

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Bruno Gomes de Oliveira Conceiçao Attacker

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Alex de Aguiar Gomes Attacker

CONCLUSION

Valletta enters as the side with superior power metrics yet both teams share an absence of recent form records. Rakow Czestochowa benefits from home surroundings that could support organized defensive setups and quick counters. Squad depth and individual quality differences may surface during open play phases. Set piece situations carry uncertainty given the proxy nature of available indicators. Overall preparation will likely center on adapting to limited data points while exploiting any early momentum shifts. The first leg outcome could establish psychological edges heading into the return fixture. Teams must balance caution with ambition to secure favorable positioning in the tie.

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Published Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 4:17 AM

Dan A

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