Poland will be expected to get off to a winning start in the World Cup qualifiers this week as they play host to Lithuania on Friday night.
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Poland vs Lithuania prediction: Robert Lewandowski to strike again?
Key Stats
- Poland and Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has scored six goals in his last ten appearances across all competitions.
- Lewandowski has scored in all competitions for Barcelona this season, scoring the first goal in 14 games for the Spanish giants.
- Both teams have scored in five of Poland's and four of Lithuania's last six fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Poland 3-1 Lithuania
Poland ran out 4-0 winners when they last played host to Lithuania back in 2018 but we're predicting a slightly closer game on Friday night. The hosts haven't kept a single clean sheet in any of their last 11 matches across all competitions but with Robert Lewandowski leading the line, we're backing Poland to come away with a 3-1 victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Poland the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 2/13 (1.15) – 86.7%
- DRAW: 8/1 (9.00) -11.1%
- AWAY: 28/1 (29.00) – 3.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Poland are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 86.7% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Poland in front
Friday's hosts have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five head-to-heads with Lithuania.
International Match 12/06/18
Poland
Lithuania
International Match 06/06/16
Poland
Lithuania
International Match 06/06/14
Poland
Lithuania
Poland preview: Beaten by Scotland
Poland played host to Scotland in their final group game in the recent Nations League competition without their captain and talisman Robert Lewandowski.
The hosts fell behind early on but looked to have salvaged a point when Kamil Piatkowski equalised just shy of the hour mark. However, Scotland broke forward late on and scored a winning goal in stoppage time.
Lewandowski is back in the squad but Nicola Zalewski, Piotr Zielinski and Arkadiusz Milik miss out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Skorupski (GK), Kiwior, Bednarek, Piątkowski, Slisz, Moder, Szymanski, Zalewski, Kaminski, Lewandowski & Swiderski
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
W
Malta
0
Poland
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Lithuania
0
Poland
1
UEFA Nations League A 18/11/24
L
Scotland
2
Poland
1
UEFA Nations League A 15/11/24
L
Portugal
5
Poland
1
UEFA Nations League A 15/10/24
D
Croatia
3
Poland
3
Lithuania preview: Downed by ten men
Lithuania made the trip to Kosovo for their last outing in this season's Nations League and fell behind after just five minutes.
However, the visitors were handed a lifeline when Muharrem Jashari was sent off in first-half stoppage time but Edgaras Jankauskas' men were unable to take advantage and the game ended 1-0.
Vykintas Slivka, Ovidijus Verbickas and Arvydas Novikovas are the three big names that have not been included in the latest Lithuania squad.
Predicted lineup: Gertmonas (GK), Girdvainis, Lasickas, Utkus, Sirvys, Cernych, Kucys, Dolznikov, Milasius, Gineitis & Paulauskas
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
D
Finland
2
Lithuania
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Poland
1
Lithuania
0
UEFA Nations League C 18/11/24
L
Kosovo
1
Lithuania
0
UEFA Nations League C 15/11/24
L
Cyprus
2
Lithuania
1
UEFA Nations League C 15/10/24
L
Romania
2
Lithuania
1
Player to watch: Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski continues to bang in the gaols despite coming to the end of what has been an illustrious career.
The 36-year-old striker has scored 22 times in 26 La Liga appearances this season and has nine goals in ten Champions League games. Since turning pro in 2008, Lewandowski has only failed to reach double figures in any league season on one occasion, which just goes to prove how consistent the Polish legend has been in front of goal.
Poland's 36-year-old striker is in great form
We're backing Lewandoski to find the back of the net for his country on Friday night in what should prove to be a routine victory for the hosts.