Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz in the Ekstraklasa. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:30 BST match.Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz in the Ekstraklasa. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:30 BST match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz
- Date: Friday, 01 May 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 BST
- Venue: Stadion Miejski Legii Warszawa im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego
Our predictions for Legia Warszawa vs Widzew Lodz
Match Prediction: Legia Warszawa 1-1 Widzew Lodz
Legia Warszawa will be looking to bounce back from their recent 0-4 drubbing against Lech Poznań. With a solid home record, they’ll aim to control the midfield and exploit Widzew Lodz’s defensive gaps. Widzew Lodz, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their recent win over Motor Lublin and will look to press high and catch Legia on the counter. Expect a tight contest with both sides having their moments.Legia Warszawa will be looking to bounce back from their recent 0-4 drubbing against Lech Poznań. With a solid home record, they’ll aim to control the midfield and exploit Widzew Lodz’s defensive gaps. Widzew Lodz, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their recent win over Motor Lublin and will look to press high and catch Legia on the counter. Expect a tight contest with both sides having their moments.
Widzew Lodz’s attacking trio will be crucial in breaking down Legia’s defence, especially with Legia missing Rafal Augustyniak due to suspension. Legia’s home advantage might just give them the edge, but Widzew Lodz’s resilience could see them snatch a point.Widzew Lodz’s attacking trio will be crucial in breaking down Legia’s defence, especially with Legia missing Rafal Augustyniak due to suspension. Legia’s home advantage might just give them the edge, but Widzew Lodz’s resilience could see them snatch a point.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Legia Warszawa
Legia Warszawa’s recent form has been a mixed bag. They suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Lech Poznań, which might have dented their confidence. However, prior to that, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Zagłębie Lubin and a solid 2-0 win against Pogoń Szczecin. Their ability to grind out results at home could be pivotal in this fixture.Legia Warszawa’s recent form has been a mixed bag. They suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Lech Poznań, which might have dented their confidence. However, prior to that, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Zagłębie Lubin and a solid 2-0 win against Pogoń Szczecin. Their ability to grind out results at home could be pivotal in this fixture.
Recent Ekstraklasa Results:
- Loss: 0-4 vs Lech Poznań (A)
- Win: 1-0 vs Zagłębie Lubin (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Górnik Zabrze (H)
- Win: 2-0 vs Pogoń Szczecin (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Raków Częstochowa (H)
Widzew Lodz
Widzew Lodz comes into this match with a decent run of form, having secured a 2-0 victory over Motor Lublin. Despite a setback against Radomiak Radom, they have shown resilience with draws against Raków Częstochowa and Górnik Zabrze. Their ability to stay compact and hit on the break will be crucial against Legia.Widzew Lodz comes into this match with a decent run of form, having secured a 2-0 victory over Motor Lublin. Despite a setback against Radomiak Radom, they have shown resilience with draws against Raków Częstochowa and Górnik Zabrze. Their ability to stay compact and hit on the break will be crucial against Legia.
Recent Ekstraklasa Results:
- Win: 2-0 vs Motor Lublin (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Radomiak Radom (A)
- Win: 1-0 vs Nieciecza (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Raków Częstochowa (A)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Górnik Zabrze (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between these two sides has been fairly balanced, with Legia Warszawa having a slight edge. They secured a 2-1 victory in their last home encounter against Widzew Lodz. However, Widzew Lodz managed a 1-1 draw in their most recent meeting, showing they can compete with Legia. Historically, Legia has had the upper hand, but Widzew Lodz’s recent performances suggest they won’t be pushovers.The head-to-head record between these two sides has been fairly balanced, with Legia Warszawa having a slight edge. They secured a 2-1 victory in their last home encounter against Widzew Lodz. However, Widzew Lodz managed a 1-1 draw in their most recent meeting, showing they can compete with Legia. Historically, Legia has had the upper hand, but Widzew Lodz’s recent performances suggest they won’t be pushovers.
Recent Ekstraklasa Results
- Widzew Lodz 1-1 Legia Warszawa (02 Nov 2025)
- Widzew Lodz 0-2 Legia Warszawa (15 May 2025)
- Legia Warszawa 2-1 Widzew Lodz (03 Nov 2024)
- Widzew Lodz 1-0 Legia Warszawa (10 Mar 2024)
- Legia Warszawa 3-1 Widzew Lodz (03 Sep 2023)
Team News & Injury Report
Legia Warszawa
- Rafal Augustyniak (Red Card Suspension)
Widzew Lodz
- Juljan Shehu (Yellow Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Legia Warszawa (5-3-2)
- Predicted lineup: Hindrich (GK), Wszolek (DF), TBC (DF), Pankov (DF), Kun (DF), Piatkowski (DF), Elitim (MF), Szymanski (MF), Urbanski (MF), Adamski (AT), Rajović (AT)Predicted lineup: Hindrich (GK), Wszolek (DF), TBC (DF), Pankov (DF), Kun (DF), Piatkowski (DF), Elitim (MF), Szymanski (MF), Urbanski (MF), Adamski (AT), Rajović (AT)
Legia Warszawa is likely to set up in a 5-3-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with Hindrich in goal. The midfield trio of Elitim, Szymanski, and Urbanski will be key in controlling the tempo and providing service to Adamski and Rajović up front.Legia Warszawa is likely to set up in a 5-3-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with Hindrich in goal. The midfield trio of Elitim, Szymanski, and Urbanski will be key in controlling the tempo and providing service to Adamski and Rajović up front.
Widzew Lodz (4-3-3)
- Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Isaac (DF), Kozlovský (DF), Wiśniewski (DF), Kapuadi (DF), TBC (MF), Álvarez (MF), Lerager (MF), Fornalczyk (AT), Kornvig (AT), Bergier (AT)Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Isaac (DF), Kozlovský (DF), Wiśniewski (DF), Kapuadi (DF), TBC (MF), Álvarez (MF), Lerager (MF), Fornalczyk (AT), Kornvig (AT), Bergier (AT)
Widzew Lodz is expected to line up in a 4-3-3, aiming to utilise their attacking trio of Fornalczyk, Kornvig, and Bergier. With Dragowski between the sticks, their defence will rely on Kapuadi and Wiśniewski to keep things tight at the back.Widzew Lodz is expected to line up in a 4-3-3, aiming to utilise their attacking trio of Fornalczyk, Kornvig, and Bergier. With Dragowski between the sticks, their defence will rely on Kapuadi and Wiśniewski to keep things tight at the back.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Adamski vs Kapuadi: Adamski’s pace will test Kapuadi’s defensive positioning throughout the match.Adamski vs Kapuadi: Adamski’s pace will test Kapuadi’s defensive positioning throughout the match.
- Urbanski vs Lerager: Urbanski’s creativity will be crucial in unlocking Lerager’s disciplined midfield presence.Urbanski vs Lerager: Urbanski’s creativity will be crucial in unlocking Lerager’s disciplined midfield presence.
- Szymanski (Legia Warszawa): Szymanski’s ability to dictate play from midfield makes him a key figure for Legia.Szymanski (Legia Warszawa): Szymanski’s ability to dictate play from midfield makes him a key figure for Legia.
- Kornvig (Widzew Lodz): Kornvig’s knack for finding space and finishing will be vital for Widzew Lodz’s attacking threat.Kornvig (Widzew Lodz): Kornvig’s knack for finding space and finishing will be vital for Widzew Lodz’s attacking threat.
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