Widzew Lodz will fight for its Ekstraklasa survival in a decisive final-round match against fellow relegation-threatened side Piast Gliwice on Saturday at 5:30 p.
m. local time, according to lodzkisport.
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The club finds itself in a relegation battle until the final fixture despite spending record amounts on transfers during the season, falling short of its initial ambitions and goals.
Club owner Robert Dobrzycki has acknowledged the need for significant internal changes, which are already underway and expected to accelerate drastically regardless of the final match outcome.
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Home Advantage vs. Away Strength
Widzew Lodz holds a strong home advantage at the Serce Lodzi stadium, remaining unbeaten in its last six home fixtures and winning the last three without conceding a goal.
Conversely, Piast Gliwice represents a formidable opponent on the road, with only five top-tier teams securing more away points this season, including league champions Lech Poznan.
Piast Gliwice missed an opportunity to guarantee safety in the previous round against Rakow Czestochowa after conceding a goal in the first minute due to an individual error.
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The match will determine which team stays in Poland's top division next season.
