Pogon SzczecinvsKS Lechia Gdansk

Pogon Szczecin's Home Advantage

Pogon Szczecin, currently sitting in eighth place in the Ekstraklasa, has shown a mixed form this season. Despite the recent suspension of takeover talks with Canadian businessman Alex Haditaghi, the club remains focused on its performance on the pitch. With a home record that includes five wins in their last 17 encounters against KS Lechia Gdansk, Pogon Szczecin will look to capitalize on their home advantage at the Stadion Miejski im. Floriana Krygiera.

KS Lechia Gdansk's Struggles

KS Lechia Gdansk, on the other hand, finds itself in a precarious 17th position in the league. Despite a recent thrilling 4-3 victory against Karvina, their away form has been concerning, with no wins in their last five away matches. Their inability to secure clean sheets and a tendency to concede late goals, particularly between the 76th and 90th minutes, have been detrimental to their campaign.

Key Players and Scoring Trends

Pogon Szczecin's Efthimios Koulouris has been a standout performer, leading the scoring chart with 12 goals. The team's ability to score 27% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes could be crucial in breaking down Lechia Gdansk's defense. Meanwhile, Lechia's top scorers, Bobek and Camilo Mena, will need to be at their best to challenge Pogon's defense.

Historical Context and Prediction

Historically, matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with Pogon Szczecin winning 13 out of 33 encounters. The most common result when Pogon plays at home against Lechia is a 1-1 draw, but given the current form and home advantage, Pogon Szczecin is likely to edge out a victory. Expect both teams to score, given their recent scoring trends and defensive vulnerabilities.