OLOMOUC, Czech Republic (Interstat) — A crucial UEFA Europa Conference League group stage finale awaits on Thursday as Sigma Olomouc hosts Lech Poznan with both teams seeking a positive result to cap the continental campaign.

The match at Andrův stadion kicks off at 21:00 local time (2000 GMT).

Sigma Olomouc enters the fixture looking to rebound from a disappointing 2-1 away loss to Lincoln Red Imps last Thursday. That result continued a pattern of mixed form for the Czech side, which has shown resilience at times — including a 2-1 win over Celje and a 2-1 victory over Noah in the competition — but has struggled for consistency domestically and in Europe.

Their Polish visitors, Lech Poznan, arrive with momentum from a hard-fought 1-1 draw against German side FSV Mainz 05 at home last week. That result extended Lech’s recent unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches (2 wins, 3 draws). Their form has stabilized after a rocky period in early November, which included losses to Arka Gdynia and Rayo Vallecano.

The statistical service Interstat projects a tightly contested draw, simulating a final score of 1-1.

For Lech Poznan, this match concludes their European schedule before a lengthy winter break. Their next competitive match is not until Jan. 31, 2026, against Lechia Gdansk in the Polish Ekstraklasa. Sigma Olomouc’s domestic schedule will also pause after this fixture.

The historical context of the group stage adds intrigue, as both teams have faced common opponents Lincoln Red Imps and FSV Mainz 05 this season, with varying results. Thursday’s match offers a final opportunity for each squad to secure European points and build confidence ahead of their respective domestic league resumptions in the new year.