On Saturday evening, Ekstraklasa fans will see the clash between Pogoń Szczecin and Lech Poznań as part of the 29th round of the competition. This match is very important for both teams, although for completely different reasons. The guests are fighting to maintain their leading position and defend their championship title, while the hosts need points to improve their situation in the lower part of the table and move away from the relegation zone.

Lech enters this match as the team opening the league classification. The Poznań team has so far collected 46 points and wants to take another step towards achieving their most important goal at the end of the season. Pogoń has nine points less, which currently translates into a distant 14th place. Therefore, the team from Szczecin cannot afford a larger margin of error, because the advantage over teams at risk of relegation does not give them complete peace of mind.

Pogoń Szczecin before the match against Lech. An important return to the starting lineup

There was a significant change in defense in the team from Szczecin. After a break caused by suspension, Dimitrios Keramitsis returns to the starting lineup. This is important news for the coach and the entire team, because the presence of this player can help the hosts better protect their backs against one of the strongest offenses in the league.

Kamil Grosicki and Paul Mukairu are expected to appear in the attack from the first minutes. This choice suggests that Pogoń will want to look for its chances both in quick wing actions and in using the experience of the most recognizable offensive players.

Lech Poznań with his debut as a goalkeeper. Changes in the defense of the Ekstraklasa leader

There were also significant changes in the Lech team. The match team did not include the main goalkeeper, Bartosz Mrozek, who is struggling with an injury. Plamen Andreew will appear between the posts, for whom it will be his first appearance in the colors of the Poznań club. This is one of the most interesting pieces of information before the first whistle, because the goalkeeper’s debut in such an important match always arouses great interest.

The change also concerns the center of defense, where Robert Gumny is to play. Lech, despite personal adjustments, remains the favorite due to its place in the table and more stable form in the current season, but the trip to Szczecin may turn out to be a demanding test.

Official lineups for the Pogoń Szczecin – Lech Poznań match

• Pogoń Szczecin: Cojocaru; Loncar, Szalai, Keramitsis, Borges, Ulvestad, Biegański, Acosta, Ława, Grosicki, Mukairu.

Pogoń substitutes’ bench: Kamiński, Koutris, Smoliński, Ndiaye, Juwara, Czapliński, Agger, Cuić, English.

• Lech Poznań: Andrew; Pereira, Gumny, Mońka, Gurgul, Gholizadeh, Kozubal, Rodriguez, Walemark, Palma, Ishak.

Lech substitutes’ bench: Pruchniewski, Moutinho, Ouma, Agnero, Hakans, Bengtsson, Jagiełło, Gmur, Ismaheel, Janyszka.

Pogoń Szczecin – Lech Poznań: broadcast

The match is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. The match will be available to watch on Canal+ Sport 3 and Canal+ 4K.

The match between Pogoń and Lech may have a big impact on the standings

Saturday’s clash promises to be interesting not only because of Lech’s position, but also because of Pogoń’s situation. Some are playing to maintain the lead in the race for the championship, others are fighting for a calmer end to the season and averting the specter of fighting for relegation until the last rounds. This means that the result of the match in Szczecin may be important for both ends of the Ekstraklasa table.