Key game for Olimpia Elbląg

Currently, the most dangerous rivals for Elbląg are teams ranked from 16th to 11th. Interestingly, the upcoming round will feature many direct clashes:

• GKS Jastrzębie (Jastrzębie Zdrój) - Wisła Puławy
• Skra Częstochowa - Stomil Olsztyn
• Olimpia Grudziądz - KKS 1925 Kalisz
• Lech II Poznań - Sandecja Nowy Sącz

Skra could practically relegate Stomil Olsztyn, with good chances of winning. KKS Kalisz must win to have a shot at the playoffs and securing a high position in the table (currently third), but they haven't won in five matches. Grudziądz will want to capitalize on this and has a chance. Jastrzębie might defeat Wisła as they are notably more effective at home.

As a result, if Olimpia Elbląg wants a more comfortable position going into the final round, they must secure points against Polonia Bytom. However, among all these clubs, Polonia Bytom appears to be the toughest opponent. Winning would be ideal, but the newcomer is the best team this spring in the entire league, having lost only one match and scored 26 points in 13 games. They have also scored the most goals, beating goalkeepers 30 times. Previously, they defeated Chojniczanka 4:1 in Chojnice.

However, our footballers still have everything in their hands. Olimpia, on the other hand, struggles with scoring goals and winning matches. Two victories ensure survival, but this year they've only managed this feat three times. Since coach Sebastian Letniowski took over, Elbląg has not lost a match. Among the teams fighting to stay in the league, only they haven't been defeated in the last five matches. On the flip side, under this coach, Olimpia has scored only two goals. Defense is crucial for the coach, but with the schedule, the form of both hosts and rivals, simply avoiding defeat might not be enough.

The last round is also intriguing:

• Polonia Bytom - Lech II Poznań
• Hutnik Kraków - Olimpia Grudziądz
• KKS 1925 Kalisz - Skra Częstochowa
• ŁKS II Łódź - GKS Jastrzębie
• Wisła Puławy - Pogoń Siedlce
• Chojniczanka – Olimpia Elbląg

Against Elbląg, there is a decision related to Jastrzębie. GKS will play against ŁKS reserves at home instead of playing away. The facility in Łódź will be occupied, so the match will take place in Jastrzębie Zdrój. This changes the balance of power. In favor of Olimpia, most hosts in the final round have something to play for.