Rakow vs. Warta Poznan: Preview and betting tips

Rakow won the Polish Super Cup a week ago after a 2-0 win over Lech Poznan and will enter the new league season on Friday. Another team from Poznan, Warta, awaits them. What to expect from the match and what to bet on?

Rakow fought for the title for a long time last season, with two rounds still to go. In the end, they finished second and dominated the domestic cup, with three tough preliminary rounds awaiting them in the Conference League qualification. Starting against the unpleasant Astana.

Warta played mid-table last year, had a ten-point lead on the relegation zone at the end of the season, finishing only a point behind tenth-placed Legia Warsaw. The main goal of the new season will be to save the team, they will be a clear outsider in the first round.

The big star of the home team is Ivi López, the Spanish offensive midfielder scored 21 times last season, adding five assists. Latvian national team striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis scored another twelve goals.

For the visitors, it’s tip striker Adam Zrelak, a Slovak with a past in Jablonec, who scored nine times last season. The right back Jan Grzesik is also a great support, last year he scored four goals (3+1).

Rakow relies on goal attack, scoring more than once in five of the last six games.

Warta, on the other hand, has scored five times in the last three games, which could be a problem against a rampant Rakow.

Given Rakow’s offensive quality and increased confidence after winning the Super Cup, I think Rakow will win and score at least two goals.