Sigma Olomouc vs Lech Poznan prediction: EUROPE: Conference League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-12-17 20:00.
[p]Two sides with a realistic chance of progression in the UEFA Conference League clash on matchday six as Sigma Olomouc host Lech Poznań, with both teams sitting on seven points, just inside the play-off spots.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Olomouc suffered a 2-1 defeat against Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps last week which halted their three-game unbeaten streak in the Conference League, but crucially, they remain inside the top 24. The Czech side have their destiny in their own hands as they can earn progression to the knockout-phase play-offs here despite this being their first-ever European group-stage/league-phase campaign. Tomáš Janotka’s men are experiencing a slump in form though, as they have lost their last four matches in all competitions, a run which includes a 5-0 defeat at the weekend against FC ZlĂn, where they conceded nearly a third of their 17 league goals this season![/p]
[p]Lech extended their unbeaten sequence to six games (W3, D3) against Mainz last Thursday, but were left disappointed after failing to make their man advantage count in a 1-1 Conference League draw. The visitors enter this round of fixtures above Olomouc on goal difference and have had the whole week to prepare for this outing as the Polish top flight has already entered its winter break, so Niels Frederiksen’s side will be eager to stretch their current three-match competitive away run without defeat (W1, D2), but nothing can be taken for granted, as they have lost their two Conference League encounters on their travels this term.[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This will be the first meeting between these sides, but Olomouc have lost just two of their seven matches against Polish teams to date (W3, D2).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Olomouc have committed a competition-high 100 fouls during this season’s league phase.[/p]
[p]Only Universitatea Craiova (seven) have been awarded fewer corners than Olomouc (13) in this league phase campaign.[/p]
[p]Just five sides have registered more shots on target than Lech’s 27 during this league phase.[/p]
[p]Eight of Lech’s last nine European matches have seen both teams score.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Olomouc’s Daniel VašulĂn has scored five goals in his last eight appearances, with four of his last eight goals having come inside 20 minutes, including the opener in their last Conference League game. In-form Mikael Ishak has netted in each of Lech’s last three matches, with four of his last five goals having arrived before half-time.[/p]
[p]Tomáš Huk is a doubt for Olomouc after going off injured against ZlĂn, while Lech do not seem to have any fresh absentees.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]With both sides tantalisingly close to progressing, we suggest betting on a 0-0 draw here.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Tomáš Vlasák[/i][/p]