Zaglebie LubinvsFKS Stal Mielec

Zaglebie Lubin's Home Fortress

Zaglebie Lubin, currently sitting in the 11th position in the Ekstraklasa, have shown a mixed bag of results recently. However, they have a notable home advantage against FKS Stal Mielec, having not lost to them in their last four home encounters. Despite their recent 0-3 defeat to Legia, Zaglebie Lubin has a winning streak of three matches in the league, which they will look to extend.

FKS Stal Mielec's Away Struggles

FKS Stal Mielec, on the other hand, are struggling to find form, especially away from home. They have lost their last three away matches and have not won any of their last six away games. Their away record this season is a dismal 1-2-11, and they have conceded in each of their last 11 matches. Despite having a standout player in Piotr Wlazo, who has scored nine goals this season, the team has been inconsistent.

Key Players and Tactical Insights

Zaglebie Lubin's Tomasz Pienko, with six goals, and Damian Dabrowski, with four assists, are crucial to their attacking play. The team scores a significant portion of their goals late in the game, between the 76th and 90th minute, which could be pivotal against a Stal Mielec side that concedes frequently. On the other hand, Stal Mielec's Piotr Wlazo and Matthew Guillaumier, with four assists, will be key in trying to break down Zaglebie's defense.

The Prediction

Given Zaglebie Lubin's strong home form and Stal Mielec's poor away record, the prediction leans towards a home win. However, both teams have shown the ability to score, with an average of three goals per meeting between them. Therefore, it's likely that both teams will find the back of the net in this encounter.