The visitors look more convincing at the start of the season: Raków vs Górnik Zabrze prediction
The seventh-round Polish Ekstraklasa match between Raków and Górnik Zabrze will take place on 3 September at Raków Stadium in Częstochowa. The hosts are still without a point after four league matches and sit 18th, while Górnik have collected nine points and occupy fifth place.
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Raków: four consecutive league defeats
Raków have made a disastrous start to the domestic season, losing all four of their Ekstraklasa matches. In their most recent game, the hosts were beaten 5-2 by Jagiellonia, having previously lost 2-1 to Cracovia. Their European campaign also ended in disappointment, with Raków eliminated by Hajduk in the Conference League.
The defence is particularly concerning: Raków have conceded seven goals in two home league matches. In addition, each of their last six Ekstraklasa games has produced over 2.5 goals.
Górnik Zabrze: stronger in the league, but not without problems
Górnik have collected nine points from four league matches and sit well above their opponents. In the Ekstraklasa, they beat Wisła 2-1 and Radomiak 3-1, although they suffered a 3-2 defeat to GKS Katowice in the previous round.
Their away record is also impressive, with Górnik unbeaten in their last seven league matches on the road. Another important statistic is that they have scored at least two goals in each of their last five Ekstraklasa fixtures.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Raków have lost their last four Ekstraklasa matches.
- Górnik have won four of their last six meetings with Raków.
- Górnik's last five league matches have all produced over 2.5 goals.
The visitors can take advantage of the hosts' crisis: Raków vs Górnik Zabrze prediction
Raków are enduring a disastrous start to the league campaign and look particularly vulnerable in defence, while Górnik are collecting points much more confidently and scoring consistently. Even home advantage does not currently look like a strong enough argument in the hosts' favour. Given the teams' form and recent head-to-head meetings, we suggest backing “Both teams to score” at 1.66.
