Puszcza Niepolomice - LKS Lodz prediction 18 May 2026

The LKS Lodz vs Puszcza Niepolomice prediction looks at this I Liga clash on May 18, 2026, at 16:00. Based on the head-to-head record and league table positions, Puszcza Niepolomice enters as the favorite with a 44% win probability. The match takes place at Stadion Miejski w Niepołomicach.

Team Form

LKS Lodz's last five matches read W, L, D, W, L. Their most recent result was a victory against Radomiak Radom in a Friendly Clubs match. They have shown inconsistency, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in that stretch. The away side has struggled on the road, with a 6-3-8 record in their 17 away league games.

Puszcza Niepolomice's form shows L, W, L, L, W. They are coming off a heavy friendly loss to Wisla Krakow but did manage a win against Star Starachowice earlier that month. At home in the I Liga, Puszcza has a solid record of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, making them a tough opponent at Stadion Miejski w Niepołomicach.

Head-to-Head Record

In the last four meetings, Puszcza Niepolomice has dominated with 3 wins to LKS Lodz's 1. There have been no draws. The most recent encounter, part of this same I Liga season, saw Puszcza win 1-0 at home. Earlier, in November 2025, Puszcza stunned LKS Lodz with a 3-0 away victory.

League Table Positions

LKS Lodz finished 5th in the I Liga overall standings with 54 points from 34 matches. Puszcza Niepolomice ended the campaign in 9th place with 49 points. Despite the point gap, Puszcza's home form was competitive, ranking 8th with 27 points from 17 games, while LKS Lodz's away form placed them 8th with 21 points. Puszcza's home defense, conceding just 18 goals, could be a key factor.

Win Probability: LKS Lodz or Puszcza Niepolomice?

Calculating the win probability based on available form, standings, and head-to-head data, the match is closely balanced but leans toward the home side. The inverse odds method is adjusted slightly by the strong H2H record favoring Puszcza and their solid home defensive record. LKS Lodz has a 31% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Puszcza Niepolomice has a 44% chance. Puszcza is the more likely winner, driven by their 3-1 head-to-head advantage and LKS Lodz's leaky away defense that conceded 30 goals in 17 games.

Odds & Match Prediction

No odds are provided in the data for this match. Based on stats alone, bookmakers would likely see Puszcza Niepolomice as the favorite given the home advantage and dominant head-to-head record. Our LKS Lodz vs Puszcza Niepolomice prediction is a home win for Puszcza Niepolomice. The data points to a tight, low-scoring affair, and playing at the Stadion Miejski w Niepołomicach gives them the edge to secure all three points.