Round 10 of the Polish PKO BP Ekstraklasa offers several games that promise excitement and significance. In Łódź, Widzew (10th place) will try to extend their strong home form (third best record in the league) against underperforming Raków Częstochowa (15th), who are desperate to snap a four-game winless streak. Meanwhile, unbeaten in four at home, Legia Warszawa (7th) will host Pogoń Szczecin (12th), still looking for their first win since the end of August. In Kraków, two surprising leaders collide: if Cracovia (2nd) defeat Górnik Zabrze (1st), they will leapfrog the Silesian team and take over the top spot.

All of these are intriguing, but the true gem is Lech Poznań (6th) vs Jagiellonia Białystok (3rd) on Sunday, Oct 28 at 8:45 EST, live on beIN SPORTS USA. For insight, I spoke with Grzegorz Wojtkowiak (41, Lech Poznań reserves coach, 24 caps for Poland, 215 Ekstraklasa games), Tomasz Frankowski (51, striker, 22 caps/10 goals for Poland, 167 goals in 302 Ekstraklasa matches), and Piotr Reiss (53, striker, 4 caps for Poland, 109 goals in 327 Ekstraklasa games for Lech).

1. The Game of Champions

This is a true clash of champions! Lech are defending their 9th league title from last season, while Jagiellonia lifted their first-ever Polish crown in 2023/24.

“For a few seasons now both teams have found a way to keep their top players in great form and make a difference. They also play attractive football, looking to possess the ball rather than just defend. This will definitely make it fun to watch,” says Wojtkowiak.

“Two champions facing each other means one thing: a prestigious clash. Both sides are in good form and with Bułgarska Stadium full, Lech will be slight favorites,” explains Frankowski, a four-time Ekstraklasa top scorer.

“Jagiellonia are feared in the league. Coach Adrian Siemieniec (only 33 years old) trusts young talent but also gets veterans to contribute. They’re a very good squad, but as defending champions, Lech are obliged to win games like this at home,” adds Reiss.

2. European Standards

Both clubs have qualified for the group stage of the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League. Remarkably, all four Polish teams (Lech, Jagiellonia, Raków, and Legia) advanced past the qualifiers. Could we see a historic all-Polish clash later in the knockout rounds?

“When I was captain of Lech and we played Jagiellonia 20 years ago, both teams were completely different. Jaga were bouncing between Ekstraklasa and the 1st Division, while we were mid-table. Now, thanks to great leadership under ex-president Cezary Kulesza, they are a top club with a strong squad and a new stadium. They proved it last year by reaching the Conference League quarterfinals. Lech were there two years ago. But as a league, we should be aiming for the Champions League,” says Reiss.

“Conference League is not the Champions League, but if you don’t have what you like, you like what you have. All four Polish teams have done well in Europe recently, and I hope this continues,” adds Frankowski, who also played in France, Japan, England, Spain, and the USA.

3. Red Hot Strikers

Mikael Ishak and Jesús Imaz are proving unstoppable, with 5 goals each this season (only Cracovia’s Filip Stojliković has more). Both recently hit milestone goals: Imaz, 35, reached 100 career Ekstraklasa goals in August, while Ishak, 32, scored his 100th in a Lech shirt in September.

“They’re both great scorers with strong teammates behind them. In my time, goals were harder to come by because of the defensive systems we played. Today’s game is more attack-minded, which is great for the fans. Congratulations to Jesús, and I hope Mikael joins the ‘100 Club’ soon!” says Reiss.

“Imaz has carried Jaga for years with his prolific scoring. For me, he’s been the best player in Ekstraklasa over the past five seasons, on and off the pitch,” praises Frankowski.

4. Goals Galore

In 45 meetings since 1992, Lech and Jagiellonia have produced 147 goals (an average of 3.26 per game). There has never been a scoreless draw between them! Last two games in Poznań? A 5-0 thrashing by Lech in 2024 and a wild 3-3 comeback by Jaga in 2023.

“I expect goals again. Both teams have proven they can score,” predicts Wojtkowiak.

5. Jaga’s Road to Victory?

This season Lech are 2-1-2 at home, far below last year’s dominant record. On the other hand, Jagiellonia are thriving away, unbeaten in four, and riding a 13-game unbeaten streak overall. Will their run continue at Bułgarska?

“Jagiellonia are in great form, but the crowd in Poznań is always the 12th man. It will be tough for them,” says Wojtkowiak.

“Even so, I believe Jaga can avoid defeat here,” predicts Frankowski.

“Lech will win thanks to home advantage. They’ll want to bounce back after their last stumble at Bułgarska,” concludes Reiss.