Motor Lublin 2-3 Legia Warszawa: result and AI prediction

Motor Lublin – Legia Warszawa, Ekstraklasa, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 07:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Motor Lublin Arena

Motor Lublin is #15 in the table (5 pts) and Legia Warszawa #2 (12 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Legia Warszawa is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Legia Warszawa averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: Motor Lublin 1, draws 2, Legia Warszawa 2. Their last meeting, on September 1, 2026, ended Motor Lublin 3-0 Legia Warszawa.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-3✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Legia arrive with the stronger league start, deeper control in midfield and a more reliable defensive platform. Motor have nevertheless supplied the sharpest warning imaginable by beating these opponents in the cup days before this league meeting. The home side need a compact block and rapid attacks through Czubak, Ndiaye and Ronaldo; Legia need patient circulation and consistent protection against counters. The visitors’ reported right-side absences make that flank the contest’s most important pressure point.

Head-to-head analysis

Motor’s recent cup victory is the immediate psychological reference, but Legia had controlled the preceding competitive series, including a heavy league win last season. The broader rivalry therefore favours Legia’s pedigree, while the latest meeting proves Motor’s counterattacking plan can work.

Injuries and absences

FotMob and Transfermarkt list Petar Stojanović as absent, which can unsettle Legia’s right-back cover and transition defence. Antonio Čolak is also listed as doubtful by FotMob, reducing centre-forward depth if he cannot feature.

Form (last 5)

Motor LublinLeague position #15 · 5 ptsW D L
Legia WarszawaLeague position #2 · 12 ptsW D D

Motor Lublin vs Legia Warszawa stats

Motor LublinLegia Warszawa
Played66
Goals scored612
Goals conceded104
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2026-09-01Motor Lublin 3-0 Legia Warszawa
  • 2026-05-23Legia Warszawa 4-0 Motor Lublin
  • 2025-12-01Motor Lublin 1-1 Legia Warszawa
  • 2025-03-10Motor Lublin 3-3 Legia Warszawa
  • 2024-09-01Legia Warszawa 5-2 Motor Lublin
  • 2023-07-16Legia Warszawa --- Motor Lublin

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