GKS Dospel Katowice vs MKS Cracovia Krakow Best odds and tips

GKS Dospel Katowice and MKS Cracovia Krakow meet in a regional derby that could be one of the highlights of the Ekstraklasa mid-table this season. Cracovia are 6th and 3 points ahead of Katowice in 10th, but the points gap between these two sides is small enough to suggest a close game on Sunday. Rafal Gorak has been in charge of Katowice since June 2019 and his side are usually well organised, switching between a variety of systems during matches. The hosts prefer a 4-2-3-1 formation, with plenty of width and a calculated approach to wing play, medium tempo build-up and rapid transitions. Sebastian Bergier is their most reliable goal scorer with nine goals in 22 Ekstraklasa appearances, but Oskar Repka has chipped in with two goals in their last five games, which have been a tough run for the hosts. GKS Dospel Katowice come into this game after consecutive defeats, having won only two of their last five league games. Dawid Kroczek took over at Cracovia in April 2024 and his high-press style has brought some great results, such as the 1-0 away win over Motor Lublin last time out. But a 0-2 home defeat to Lechia Gdansk has also been part of a mixed run of one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five league games.

Cracovia’s approach is dynamic and vertical, with a 4-3-3 formation that presses high up the pitch and rotates through the centre of the field. Benjamin Kaellman is the Ekstraklasa’s best forward with 17 goals in 31 appearances, including two of Cracovia’s last four, and he will always be a threat. The 4-3 away win for GKS Dospel Katowice in the last head-to-head meeting was a thriller and this game could also be a fiery contest, given the regional rivalry. Cracovia are the slight favourites at 2.45, with Katowice available at 2.80 and the draw at 3.10. Given both teams’ leaky defences and the recent results, both teams to score looks a value bet in this match, which should be open and fiercely contested on the pitch and in the stands.