- Radomiak Radom have won four and lost just one of their seven Ekstraklasa home games, averaging 2.14 goals per game at home.
- Cracovia Krakow have won just two of their last six away league games, losing three, and have conceded an average of 1.67 goals per away game.
Radomiak to reward new manager bounce
Radomiak Radom should not be underestimated by Cracovia Krakow, who are priced up as the slight favorites for Friday’s Ekstraklasa clash at 2.49. The hosts are 2.69 with the draw priced at 3.28, which suggests a very close game is expected - and it probably will be. This Radomiak Radom vs MKS Cracovia Krakow prediction points to a highly competitive matchup with little to separate the two sides.
Joao Henriques was Radomiak’s head coach until late October 2025 when Gonçalo Feio took over and began implementing a high-pressing, vertical style.
Under his direction, Radomiak are a high-energy, high-tempo team that presses the ball very well, trying to force turnovers and get into the forward positions quickly, either down the flanks or through the middle.
Feio has also made the side more unpredictable and their recent two draws - including their most recent 0-0 away stalemate with Lechia Gdansk - suggest a more cautious side is coming through. But Radomiak will still play their game and, with their full-backs getting forward a lot, can be a threat on the break. Additionally, our Radomiak Radom vs MKS Cracovia Krakow betting tips highlight the significance of capitalizing on quick transitions for both teams.
Cracovia have a clinical midfield general in Grzesik
Jan Grzesik has been Radomiak’s most prolific player in Ekstraklasa 2025/2026 with five goals from midfield or out wide in 13 appearances. The fact that Cracovia are a little higher in the table is probably more to do with Filip Stojilkovic’s seven in 12 appearances than anything else as the Serbian is their main attacking outlet.
Cracovia are a very different animal to Radomiak - they are a compact, controlled side with an experienced midfield that looks to dominate the central areas and manage the tempo of the game phase by phase. Luka Elsner has been at the helm since July 2025 and has given the team a new structure, which allows them to absorb pressure and hit back at the right times. For those looking for a specific angle on this match-up, the Radomiak Radom vs MKS Cracovia Krakow preview suggests that midfield control will be a decisive battleground.
However, there is a feeling that the more recent results have been a wake-up call. Cracovia have taken only one win from their last five games - three defeats, including a 3-0 Polish Cup defeat to Rakow Czestochowa - and their away form in the league has been particularly unconvincing.
Transitions could be key in closely matched game
Backing Both Teams To Score at 1.78 looks the best way to go for this game as neither side has been very solid in defence recently, but we also expect the goals to be few as both clubs will try to restrict the other’s forward players.
Radomiak are undefeated in their last two at home, while Cracovia have lost their last three away games in all competitions. Given Cracovia’s slightly better position but inferior away record in Ekstraklasa 2025/2026, Radomiak are favored to keep the new coach bounce going and nick a result. The Radomiak Radom vs MKS Cracovia Krakow prediction, therefore, leans slightly in favor of the hosts, especially considering the visitor’s recent struggles on the road.
These sides met in Ekstraklasa 2024/2025, with Radomiak winning 2-1 away and winning two of the last three. When Radomiak have hosted the visitors, both have averaged one goal a game over their past five league encounters, so we think a close, cagey contest should be expected with some goal-mouth action too. The final Radomiak Radom vs MKS Cracovia Krakow prediction: expect a marginal home advantage but a tight scoreline.
