Lech Poznan heads into their away match against Widzew Lodz in round 6 of the Ekstraklasa as the clear favorite. The game kicks off at 20:15 and will be broadcast on Canal+ Sport 3, Canal+ 4K, and streamed via Canal+Online, with commentary from Piotr Glamowski and Marcin Baszczyński.
The team managed by Aleksandar Vuković is in excellent shape. Kolejorz just secured a confident advance to the Europa League group stage, having demolished FC Thun with an aggregate score of 7:0 across two legs. In the league, Lech Poznan currently holds 2nd place in the Ekstraklasa table with 10 points, recording three wins and one draw from their four matches so far. Their recent form is WWWD, and they have scored 8 goals while conceding only 3.
What is Lech's record against Widzew?
Lech Poznan has a very positive recent record in head-to-head matches with Widzew Lodz. Over the last three encounters, the Poznan side has remained unbeaten, giving them a clear psychological edge ahead of Monday's fixture. Widzew Lodz has been struggling this season. The Lodz team has only managed one victory, secured away at Jagiellonia Bialystok, alongside a 1:2 loss to Korona Kielce and a 2:2 draw with Motor Lublin. This gives them a total of 6 points. Speaking about potential mistakes before the match, Lech's coach Aleksandar Vuković said: "Nawet jeżeli ktoś przyzna się do błędu, to będzie już dla nas marne pocieszenie".
What challenges does Lech face?
Despite being the favorite, Lech Poznan must contend with some difficulties. A key issue is the absence of Przemysław Wiśniewski, who is suspended due to a red card. This necessitates a reorganization of the defense. However, squad morale is high following the smooth European qualification and solid league results. The team sits just 2 points behind leaders Legia Warszawa, making every match vital in the title race. The current state of the squad can be tracked on our squad page.
What comes after the Widzew match?
Regardless of the result against Widzew, Lech Poznan must quickly focus on upcoming challenges. The schedule is tight, with the next league fixture already on December 17th, when Kolejorz travels for an away match against Wisla Plock, who currently occupy 16th place in the table. Before that, the team will need to maintain its good run to keep the pressure on Legia Warszawa. You can always check the current league table and detailed stats in our standings section.
The match against Widzew Lodz will therefore be an important test of Lech Poznan's form and focus at a key point in the season. A positive result will help maintain the pace in the title race and capitalize on the excellent momentum built from their European success.
