GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź: match summary, form and prediction
Our model makes GKS Katowice the pick at 43% for GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
GKS Katowice host Widzew Łódź on 31 October 2026 at Stadion GKS Katowice, Katowice. GKS Katowice are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 43%. This matchday 13 fixture in Ekstraklasa is listed as GKS Katowice - Widzew Łódź. Kick-off is 19:15 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
GKS Katowice: they come in on three defeats in a row, following two wins before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (7 scored and 12 conceded in seven matches, 1.0 and 1.71 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 56.2 out of 100, and they sit 8th on a goal difference of +5.
Widzew Łódź: they come in on two successive draws, following two draws and one defeat before that. That is no wins, four draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 4 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (6 scored and 4 conceded in six matches, 1.0 and 0.67 per game) points to a side built on keeping the game tight rather than winning it early. That is reflected in a form rating of 38.1 out of 100, and they sit 14th on a goal difference of -1.
Comparison data
| Statistic | GKS Katowice | Widzew Łódź |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 8th | 14th |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LLLWW | DDLDD |
| Points from last 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 7 | 6 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.0 / 1.71 | 1.0 / 0.67 |
| Points per game (2026) | 0.86 | 1.33 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 56.2 | 38.1 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 43% | 30% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: GKS Katowice 56.2 versus Widzew Łódź 38.1, a gap of 18.2, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 1.40, over 2.5 goals at 56% and both teams to score at 57%.
- First goal: Leans GKS Katowice's way at 53%.
The call
The model edges towards GKS Katowice at 43%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts GKS Katowice's way, especially at Stadion GKS Katowice.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: GKS Katowice or Widzew Łódź?
GKS Katowice, with an implied win probability of roughly 43%. The full split is 43% GKS Katowice, 26% the draw and 30% Widzew Łódź.
When and where is GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź being played?
31 October 2026 at Stadion GKS Katowice, Katowice, kick-off 19:15 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between GKS Katowice and Widzew Łódź?
GKS Katowice 1-0 Widzew Łódź on 08 February 2026.
What is the recent form of GKS Katowice and Widzew Łódź?
GKS Katowice have taken 6 points from their last five (LLLWW), Widzew Łódź 4 from theirs (DDLDD). Most recently GKS Katowice took a 0-1 defeat away at Górnik Łęczna and Widzew Łódź a 1-1 draw at home to Gornik Zabrze.
How many goals are expected in GKS Katowice vs Widzew Łódź?
The model's combined scoring line is 1.40 — 0.60 for GKS Katowice and 0.80 for Widzew Łódź. It rates over 2.5 goals at 56%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 57%, so its call is yes.