Race Time
: June 16, 2024, 21:00 BST
Race Category
:: Europa League group stage
Poland Advantage
lineup (of players)
: A total valuation of 225 million euros, including a number of top stars. The front line is led by captain Lewandowski and Verona's Swiderski. The midfield is anchored by Napoli centerpiece Zielinski. The backline includes Juventus' Szczesny, Arsenal starlet Kewell and Southampton's Bednarek.
Coaching Team
: Since taking over the Polish team in October 2023, homegrown coach Probyls has guided the team to two wins and three draws in five European qualifying matches to reach the play-offs.
recent performance
: 5 wins and 3 draws in the last 8 games, with consecutive warm-up wins over Ukraine and Turkey.
goal record
: At least 2 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches, and have started their warm-up matches with 3 goals in a row.
disadvantageous analysis
away game
:: Poor away record in European preliminaries, with only 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses. The last World Cup was also mediocre.
limitations of capabilities
: 1 draw and 1 loss against second-tier teams like the Czech Republic, not enough consistency.
Netherlands Advantage
lineup (of players)
: A total valuation of €834 million, with most players playing in Europe's top five leagues. The backline features Liverpool's Van Dyke, Manchester City's Ake, Inter's Dumfries and Leverkusen's Frimpong. In midfield there is Barcelona's Frankie de Jong and Liverpool's Hrafenbech. The forward line features AC Milan's Reinders and Liverpool's Gakpo.
Coaching Team
: Ronald Koeman has a wealth of coaching experience, having coached a number of top teams before returning to the Dutch national team in January.
recent performance
: 8 wins and 2 losses in the last 10 matches, with only losses to France and Germany. All of them were shutouts against second-rate teams. They have scored in each of their last 13 matches, with an average of 2.4 goals per match. The last 11 matches were all partially won or lost.
goal record
: 14 of their last 16 matches have seen at least 3 goals scored, with no 0-0 draws.
disadvantageous analysis
Injury issues
: Midfield centerpieces De Jong, Atlanta's Kupmenas and Ajax's Brough are out with injuries.
The match between Poland and the Netherlands is not only a technical and tactical battle, but also a collision of the two teams' spirit. Poland is known for its toughness, while the Netherlands is known for its elegant offense and open style of play. Poland will need to rely on the excellent play of Lewandowski and Szczesny, while the Netherlands will rely on their strong overall strength and rich experience in the game.
Projected conclusions
The Dutch are stronger overall and have more firepower on offense, but Poland's toughness and recent form should not be underestimated. The match is expected to be a close one, with the Dutch expected to win by a score of 2-1 or 3-1.
Recommended Score
: Netherlands win: 2-1 or 3-1
