Poland vs Netherlands Prediction 18.11.2020

Here's our Poland vs Netherlands Prediction analysis: Entering the final stretches of Nations League group stage action, Poland play host to Netherlands at the Stadion Slaski on Wednesday night, both sides tussling for bragging rights, and more importantly, maximum points.

Match status: 2020 UEFA Nations League
Kick-off: Wednesday 18 Nov 2020, 07:45pm CET
 Venue: Stadion Śląski (Chorzów)

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Perhaps, the most competitive section in the Nations League, qualification from Group A1 is still pretty intense at the moment. With no less than three teams in the running, this battle is set to go right down to the wire.

Netherlands are currently second on the log, having picked up a decent eight points from five games, and are closely followed behind by Poland. With these two sides only inches away from the summit, victory in this fixture could place them in a good position to challenge for qualification.

Poland vs Netherlands Team News

With top-spot contention expected to be a two-horse race between Italy and the Netherlands, Poland have thrown themselves right into the fray, giving these European juggernauts a run for their money. Orly have been truly sensational so far.

Placed third on the standings, Poland have amassed an impressive seven points from their five fixtures to remain in good stead for advancement to the competition’s next round. They are only two points away from the summit, and victory here could propel them to top-spot.

Taking on table-toppers Italy on the last matchday, Poland were required to pull off a performance from the top-drawer to cause a major upset. However, the Eagles couldn’t match their opposition’s firepower and had to settle for defeat.

A routine victory for Gli Azzurri, a goal either side of both halves helped them to clinch all three points as they continued their bid for a spot in the semifinals. Now, Poland will be heading into this fixture on the back of a defeat, desperate to return to winning ways.

With the Netherlands certain to provide a difficult test for the Eagles, Brzeczek will be counting on Lewandowski to find his scoring boots in this game. Should the Bayern Munich forward get into his groove, Holland’s defense will have a hard time containing him.

Far from the ideal campaign for Oranje, they have been very inconsistent in the Nations League but still look pretty decent relative to their contenders. For all their struggles, de Boer’s men sit second on the log, just a single point shy of table-toppers Italy.

Last time out, the Flying Dutchmen wiped the floor with basement side Bosnia & Herzegovina in a routine 3-1 victory. Just another day at the office for Holland, they easily posted all three points on the board. They will be hoping for more of the same in this decisive final group stage game.

Injured or Suspended Players

Poland: No injuries or suspensions.
Netherlands: No injuries or suspensions.

Pre-Match Odds

Poland: 3.32
Draw: 3.74
Netherlands: 2.23

All odds are for Poland vs Netherlands Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Poland vs Netherlands Predictions

These two sides’ qualification hopes hinge on the outcome of Italy’s game against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a Gli Azzurri win will end their qualification charge, regardless of the result of their own fixture. However, they still need to secure a win to even stand a chance of toppling the pack.

A resilient side, the Netherlands have shown character in all their games so far. They have a more formidable squad, and despite playing in unfamiliar territory, should have enough to secure a victory, perhaps fortuitously.