Widzew Łódź 1-1 Gornik Zabrze: result and AI prediction
Widzew Łódź – Gornik Zabrze, Ekstraklasa, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 07:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadion Widzewa Łódź
Widzew Łódź is #14 in the table (10 pts) and Gornik Zabrze #1 (26 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Widzew Łódź has not won any of its last 5 matches. Gornik Zabrze is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Widzew Łódź 1, draws 3, Gornik Zabrze 2. Their last meeting, on March 22, 2026, ended Widzew Łódź 0-0 Gornik Zabrze.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a severe test of Widzew’s resolve: they need to turn possession into sustained attacks rather than another frustrating stalemate. Górnik arrive with the stronger rhythm, a settled tactical identity and an excellent record away from home. Dani Silva’s longer absence makes the home side’s task harder just as their coach is trying to bed in a higher line and more ambitious build-up. The decisive moments should come from Widzew’s ability to survive transition losses and Górnik’s threat from dead-ball situations.
Head-to-head analysis
Recent meetings have often been tight, including a scoreless match in Łódź last season, but Górnik hold the stronger overall record across this sequence. The head-to-head history supports a match where territory and set-pieces matter more than open, end-to-end football.
Injuries and absences
Dani Silva’s confirmed longer-term absence deprives Widzew of a planned option as they seek more reliable possession and width. Górnik are moving in the opposite direction, with Sacek close to a starting return and Antiste adding possible bench depth.
Form (last 5)
Widzew Łódź vs Gornik Zabrze stats
| Widzew Łódź | Gornik Zabrze | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Goals scored | 14 | 20 |
| Goals conceded | 15 | 10 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-22Widzew Łódź 0-0 Gornik Zabrze
- 2025-09-21Gornik Zabrze 3-2 Widzew Łódź
- 2025-04-27Gornik Zabrze 0-0 Widzew Łódź
- 2024-10-27Widzew Łódź 0-2 Gornik Zabrze
- 2024-02-25Widzew Łódź 3-1 Gornik Zabrze
- 2023-08-18Gornik Zabrze 1-1 Widzew Łódź

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