Rakow Czestochowa

vs

Widzew Lodz

Predictions & Betting Tips

Fireworks are expected at the Czestochowa stadium

Our Rakow Czestochowa vs Widzew Lodz preview highlights that Rakow have won 9, drawn 3 and lost 4 of their 16 Ekstraklasa home games in 2024/2025. Marek Papszun has been at the helm since July 1, 2024 and his influence is evident in the tactical discipline and flexibility the hosts have shown this season. Papszun’s men can be patient in possession or direct when needed and are equally adept at playing a 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 system, which allows them to be solid at the back and dangerous in the final third. Rakow have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 home games, but their most recent away game produced a 3-2 success over Widzew in the reverse league game of this fixture. Jonatan Braut Brunes, with 13 goals in 31 Ekstraklasa 2024/2025 appearances, is their danger man and the midfield creativity and support he receives from his teammates is the basis of Rakow’s attack. Widzew have struggled on the road this season, winning just 3 of 16 Ekstraklasa away games in 2024/2025 (D5, L8). According to this Rakow Czestochowa vs Widzew Lodz prediction, Zeljko Sopic has led the club since March 17, 2025 and has encouraged his team to play a high-tempo, direct style, which involves lots of pressing and transitions to unsettle their opponents. Imad Rondic has been Widzew’s most prolific player this term with 9 goals in 18 league appearances and his clinical finishing will be crucial to any away-day success as his team have scored just 1.12 goals per game on average and conceded 1.69 on their travels.

Rakow have the edge

Widzew have had some ups and downs in their form of late with a 2-1 away defeat to Zaglebie Lubin and a 0-2 home defeat to Legia Warszawa being followed by a 2-0 win over Puszcza Niepolomice last time out. They have won 1, draw 1 and lost 3 of their 5 most-recent league games, whilst Rakow have won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of the same. This is a top-versus-bottom encounter in many respects, although there is local bragging rights at stake and neither team will want to disappoint their fans. Their recent head-to-head record shows Rakow's dominance, so our Rakow Czestochowa vs Widzew Lodz prediction is for an energetic, fresh contest on Saturday. The bookies have Rakow at -133 odds and Widzew at +350, but we’ll take the hosts to just edge it on Saturday as they are superior in the league table and have dominated the head-to-head record in recent times. For those searching for Rakow Czestochowa vs Widzew Lodz betting tips, we’ll chance over 2.5 goals at -105 and both teams to score at -111 as Papszun’s tactics are put to the test against Sopic’s.