Motor Lublin vs Raków Częstochowa prediction

Motor Lublin host Raków Częstochowa in the Round of 32 of the Polish Cup, with both sides experiencing contrasting domestic campaigns. Motor Lublin currently sit 12th in the 18-team Ekstraklasa with 13 points from 12 matches and enter this tie on a four-game unbeaten run across all competitions, having registered two wins and two draws. Their home form has been lively in recent weeks, highlighted by a 3-2 victory over Slask Wroclaw and a 2-2 draw with Zaglebie Lubin.

In contrast, Raków Częstochowa find themselves at the foot of the Ekstraklasa table in 18th position with just six points from 12 matches, having suffered 10 league defeats. While they earned a 2-1 cup win against Wieczysta Kraków earlier in the month, their defensive frailty has been evident all season, with 28 goals conceded in domestic league play.

Head-to-head history favours Raków, who have recorded three wins and two draws in the five catalogued meetings between the clubs, including a 2-1 victory over Motor in September. However, with Motor Lublin in superior recent form and Raków struggling for stability on the road, this encounter shapes up as a competitive cup tie.