Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Predictions

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EkstraklasaEkstraklasa · Poland
medium confidence
Piast Gliwice

Piast Gliwice

Full Time

1 - 1

AI predicted 1 - 2

Legia Warszawa

Legia Warszawa

🗓️ Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 at 17:30 CEST (venue time) · 15:30 UTC (your time)📍 Stadion Miejski w Gliwicach, Gliwice

Win Probability (1X2)

Piast Gliwice 18%Draw 29%Legia Warszawa 53%

Best Value Pick

See full breakdown below

Match Result

7.5/10

Last-Gasp Piast Gliwice Equalizer Denies Legia Warszawa in Dramatic Draw

Piast Gliwice rescued a point at home against Legia Warszawa with a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer, ensuring the spoils were shared in a tense 1-1 encounter at Stadion Miejski w Gliwicach. Legia struck first, taking an early lead in the 7th minute and looked set to claim all three points after a disciplined defensive display. However, Piast’s persistence paid off in the dying moments, capping a spirited second-half performance with a late goal to send the home fans into raptures. The match was a tale of contrasting halves: Legia’s early control and clinical finishing gave way to Piast’s dominance in possession and attacking intent as the hosts chased the game. Both sides registered 3 shots on target from a similar number of attempts, but Piast’s 59% possession and relentless pressure in the closing stages ultimately forced the breakthrough.

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Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

1 - 1

❌Result
✅BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

Key Moments

7' — Goal

Łukasz Zjawiński scores for Legia Warszawa, capitalizing on a bright start.

45' — Yellow Card

Jakub Czerwiński (Piast) booked for a tactical foul, highlighting Piast's urgency before halftime.

67' — Yellow Card

Oskar Lesniak (Piast) shown yellow as Piast push forward and Legia look to disrupt momentum.

75' — Yellow Card

Rafał Augustyniak (Legia) cautioned for a late challenge as Piast increase pressure.

90' — Goal

Samuel Ntamack Ndimba nets a dramatic equalizer for Piast Gliwice, sparking wild celebrations.

Piast Gliwice

Piast Gliwice

7/10

Piast Gliwice started the match on the back foot, conceding early, but gradually asserted themselves, especially after halftime. Their 59% possession reflected a patient, probing approach, and they outshot Legia 14-13, though with only 3 efforts on target. The hosts’ perseverance was rewarded with a dramatic equalizer in the final minute of regular time, a testament to their belief and attacking intent. Despite some wastefulness in front of goal and a need for greater cutting edge, Piast’s midfield worked tirelessly to recycle possession and stretch Legia’s defensive lines. Defensively, they remained organized after the early setback, keeping Legia at bay for the remainder of the match.

Key Players

Samuel Ntamack Ndimba: Scored the crucial 90th-minute equalizer to salvage a point.
Jakub Łabojko: Provided energy and control in midfield, helping Piast dominate possession.

Strengths

Dominated possession (59%)Late-game resilienceMidfield control

Weaknesses

Slow start and early concessionLimited shots on target (3 from 14 attempts)Needed more creativity in the final third
Legia Warszawa

Legia Warszawa

6.5/10

Legia Warszawa started brightly, capitalizing on their early momentum to take the lead in the 7th minute. They were compact and disciplined for much of the match, conceding possession but defending resolutely and threatening on the break. Their 13 shots matched Piast’s attacking output, and they forced 5 corners, but their inability to extend the lead proved costly. As the match wore on, Legia’s defensive lines were pushed deeper, and their attacking threat waned. Despite a solid defensive effort, they were ultimately undone by a late lapse, conceding a last-minute equalizer that turned three points into one.

Key Players

Łukasz Zjawiński: Opened the scoring in the 7th minute, giving Legia an early advantage.
Rafał Augustyniak: Anchored the back three with composure and organization.

Strengths

Clinical early finishingDisciplined defensive structureEffective use of set pieces (5 corners)

Weaknesses

Lost control of possession (41%)Unable to maintain attacking threat after early goalLate defensive lapse

Tactical Analysis

Piast Gliwice lined up in a classic 4-4-2, focusing on wide play and patient buildup, especially after falling behind early. Their midfield quartet worked hard to control the ball, while the front two pressed Legia’s backline relentlessly in the second half. The introduction of fresh legs and tactical tweaks after the interval saw Piast increase their tempo and attacking width, eventually overwhelming Legia’s deep-lying defense. Legia Warszawa’s 3-1-4-2 formation provided early balance between defense and attack, with wing-backs pushing high in the opening phase. After scoring, Legia gradually shifted to a more conservative posture, sitting deeper and relying on counterattacks and set pieces. Their defensive trio held firm until the final moments but ultimately succumbed to sustained pressure from Piast’s wide and direct play.

Turning Point

Samuel Ntamack Ndimba’s 90th-minute equalizer, which capped Piast’s relentless late pressure and denied Legia victory.

Man of the Match

Samuel Ntamack Ndimba

Delivered the decisive late goal that salvaged a point for Piast and changed the complexion of the match.

Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa: Match Preview

Piast Gliwice return home after a difficult start, having lost two of their opening three league matches and conceding eight goals in the process. Their only league win came in a frenetic 4-3 home victory over Wisla Krakow, but otherwise they've struggled for attacking output, failing to score in both away defeats. Legia Warszawa, meanwhile, top the table with three wins and a draw, boasting the league's best goal difference (+8) and a 2.5 goals-per-game scoring rate.

Statistically, Legia's attack has been highly efficient, averaging 13.8 shots and 4.6 on target per match across their last five, while their defence has allowed just 0.8 goals per game in that span. Piast's defensive numbers are troubling, with 2.4 goals conceded per match in their last five and no clean sheets. Notably, Legia's away matches are lower scoring than their home fixtures, but they remain difficult to break down, conceding just once in two away league games. Set-piece and discipline data suggest a moderate card count (combined 1.6 yellows per game in last five) and an average of 3.5-4 corners per side per match.

The model expects Legia's superior defensive structure and attacking efficiency to tell over 90 minutes, projecting a 2-1 away win. Piast's home record in this matchup is strong, but their current concession rate and lack of clean sheets tilt the balance decisively toward the visitors. A first-half lead for Legia is likely, with Piast chasing the game late.

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Win Probability
Piast Gliwice 21% Draw 24% Legia Warszawa 55%

Over 2.5 Goals

52%

BTTS: Yes

52%

Likely Scores

0-1 · 1-1 · 0-2

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Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
18%
29%
53%
Piast Gliwice 18%Draw 29%Legia Warszawa 53%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
54%
46%
Over 2.5 54%Under 2.5 46%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
43%
57%
Over 9.5 43%Under 9.5 57%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa that most previews miss.

  • 1Piast Gliwice have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, conceding 2.4 goals per game in that run.
  • 2Legia's away league matches this season average just 1.5 total goals, compared to 4.0 at home.
  • 3Four of the last five H2H meetings in Gliwice have featured under 2.5 goals.

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The Case For This Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Prediction

Legia Warszawa arrive with the league's best points-per-game rate (2.5) and a defensive record of just 0.5 goals conceded per match, while Piast Gliwice have shipped eight in their opening three and failed to score in two of those. Legia's away attack is less explosive than at home (2 goals in 2 away games), but their shot volume remains robust at 13.8 per match over the last five. Piast's only home league game was a 4-3 win, but their average concession rate of 2.67 per game is a major concern against the league leaders.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Piast Gliwice have failed to score in three of their last five matches in all competitions.

Defence

  • →Legia Warszawa average 2.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per league game this season.
  • →Legia's away matches are lower scoring (2 goals for, 1 against in 2 games) but they allow very few chances (0.8 conceded per game in last five overall).

🚩 Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Corners Prediction

medium confidence
9.2expected total corners
Over 43%
Under 57%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5 corners for Piast Gliwice and 4.2 for Legia Warszawa, for an expected total of 9.2. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (57%). Over 8.5: 57% · Over 10.5: 31%.

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How Piast Gliwice and Legia Warszawa Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Piast GliwicePiast Gliwicelast 5 matches
L. SancaXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. CzerwinskiXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. Maziarzsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. LabojkoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. VallejoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. NtamackXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Legia WarszawaLegia Warszawalast 5 matches
L. ZjawinskiXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

B. KapustkaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. AdamskiXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. AugustyniakXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. SevcikXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

R. VinagreXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Piast Gliwice have lost two of their opening three league games, conceding heavily and failing to score in both away fixtures. Legia Warszawa are unbeaten after four league matches, with three wins and a draw, and have scored ten while conceding just twice. The momentum and underlying rates are firmly with the visitors.

Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa — Last 5 Matches

Piast GliwicePiast GliwiceLast 5 results
D1-1
L3-4
L0-3
W4-3
L0-2
Dvs Legia Warszawa1-1
Lvs Wieczysta Kraków3-4
L@ Lech Poznan0-3
Wvs Wisla Krakow4-3
L@ Zaglebie Lubin0-2

Strengths

  • +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession — 56% avg

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Legia WarszawaLegia WarszawaLast 5 results
D1-1
W5-0
D1-1
W3-1
W1-0
D@ Piast Gliwice1-1
Wvs Radomiak Radom5-0
D@ Korona Kielce1-1
Wvs Zaglebie Lubin3-1
W@ Pogon Szczecin1-0

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
  • +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game

What History Says: Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa

Piast Gliwice have historically performed well at home against Legia, winning three of the last four league meetings in Gliwice. However, most of these encounters have been tight, with only one of the last five H2H at this venue producing more than two goals. Legia have still managed to take points in five of the last ten overall.

Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Piast Gliwice wins

3

Draws

3

Legia Warszawa wins

40%30% draws30%
22 Aug 26Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa1-1
14 Dec 25Legia Warszawa vs Piast Gliwice0-1
6 Dec 25Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa2-0
8 Feb 25Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa1-0
18 Jan 25Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa0-0
4 Aug 24Legia Warszawa vs Piast Gliwice1-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa

No bookmaker odds are available for this fixture, so value and edge calculations cannot be performed. The model's probabilities suggest Legia would be value at any odds above 1.89 (53% implied), while over 2.5 goals would require odds above 1.85 for positive expected value. These are reference points only in the absence of market prices.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Piast Gliwice Win3.6018.0%-9.8%
Draw3.4029.0%-0.4%
Legia Warszawa Win1.9553.0%+1.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.9054.0%+1.4%
Under 2.51.9046.0%-6.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.7054.0%-4.8%
No2.0546.0%-2.8%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Legia Warszawa Win @ 1.95EV +0.033
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.90EV +0.026

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Things to Watch: Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa

  • ⚠️Early season sample sizes are small; both teams have played only 3-4 league matches.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no value or edge calculations can be made.
  • ⚠️Recent H2H favours Piast at home, but current form and underlying rates strongly favour Legia.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

Final Verdict

Piast Gliwice 1–2 Legia Warszawa

Legia Warszawa's league-best scoring and concession rates (2.5 for, 0.5 against per game) underpin a 2-1 away win prediction. The single strongest data point is Piast's 0% clean sheet rate and 2.67 goals conceded per league match. The primary risk is Piast's historical home edge in this fixture, which could keep the scoreline tighter or produce an upset if Legia's attack underperforms on the road.

Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa: Common Questions

Who will win Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa?

Legia Warszawa are favoured with a 53% probability of victory, while Piast Gliwice have an 18% chance and the draw stands at 29%. Legia's superior scoring and defensive rates drive this edge.

Will both teams score in Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa?

Both teams to score is rated at 54%, with Piast struggling for goals in recent matches but Legia's away defence occasionally conceding. Piast have failed to score in three of their last five, but their only home league game saw both sides score multiple times.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa?

Over 2.5 goals is estimated at 54%, reflecting Piast's defensive frailty (2.67 conceded per league game) and Legia's 2.5 goals per game average, though Legia's away matches have been lower scoring so far.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Piast Gliwice vs Legia Warszawa: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 15 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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