- Rakow Czestochowa have won seven, drawn four and lost only four of their 15 home league games this season
- Arka Gdynia are winless in their last two away (D1, L1)
- Arka Gdynia have scored only ten away goals in 16 Ekstraklasa away games
Rakow Czestochowa can push Arka into the relegation zone
Rakow Czestochowa have played some of their best soccer of the season under new coach Dawid Kroczek, who took charge at the beginning of May 2026. The White & Blues have won three and lost two of their last five, including an impressive 3-1 away win at Piast Gliwice last time out.
Kroczek’s team are now third in the Ekstraklasa 2025-2026 table with 49 points from 31 games and there is no doubting their league credentials. At home, they have split the points in their last two matches (W1, L1) but overall this season have lost only four of their 15 home games.
Our Rakow Czestochowa vs Arka Gdynia prediction is influenced by how Rakow will fancy their chances of beating Arka on Saturday because of the contrasting style of play the visitors bring to the field. While the hosts operate a high-octane 3-4-3 system with an emphasis on vertical passing, attacking wing-backs and a coordinated pressing game to win the ball back high up the field and create overloads, Arka play a much more pragmatic game.
Arka have been woeful away from home
The visitors are a structured team that likes to pack the middle of the park, keep the game compact and try to get their pacey wingers in on the counterattack. It has been a recipe that has served them well enough to avoid the drop in recent seasons, but it can fall to bits if the opposition have enough quality to break down their defensive shape.
Dariusz Banasik was appointed as Arka’s head coach in April 2026 and has the challenge of dragging the 17th-placed side clear of the relegation places in Ekstraklasa 2025-2026. They are on 35 points after 31 games and could get stuck in the bottom-three if they don’t pick up at least a point on Saturday.
This Rakow Czestochowa vs Arka Gdynia preview highlights that their away form hasn’t helped them climb up the standings with Arka winning only one of their 16 away league games this term, drawing three and losing 12. They have scored only ten goals on the road and it’s hard to see how they can match Rakow’s firepower in this game.
Rakow have the firepower and pressing game to do the damage
Eduardo Espiau is the main man in the Arka attack with five goals in 26 league appearances, but he hasn’t had much support. Rakow, on the other hand, have Jonatan Braut Brunes, the best target man in the league with 15 goals in 29 league appearances, to finish off the chances that are created.
Given these factors, the Rakow Czestochowa vs Arka Gdynia prediction among experts is that Rakow’s superior firepower and ability to press and pressure the opponent into mistakes will secure them a win and probably shut out the away side. The odds for a home win are just 1.35, but that’s about right because Arka are a tough team to beat. However, we think Rakow can grab more than one goal in this match so we are taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.61 and BTTS-No at 1.84.
For those looking for Rakow Czestochowa vs Arka Gdynia betting tips, it's notable that Rakow dominated the last meeting between these two, winning 4-1 away five months ago in the 2025-2026 campaign.
Another Rakow Czestochowa vs Arka Gdynia prediction is that the home side will continue their excellent form against Arka in front of their own fans.
