Poland will take on the Netherlands in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, 14 November in a huge match for both teams.
The hosts know that they need to win on Friday in order to keep their hopes alive of automatic qualification to next summer's World Cup, while the visitors only need a point.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Poland vs Netherlands prediction below.
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Poland vs Netherlands prediction: The visitors to book their place in the States
Key Stats
- The Netherlands have won their last two matches without conceding a goal.
- The Netherlands have won two of their three away matches in Group G to nil.
- Only two goals were produced in the reverse fixture.
Correct score prediction: Poland 0-2 Netherlands
Although the Poles managed to hold the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw back in September, Ronald Koeman's side should have too much quality and experience on Friday night. The Polish desperation could play into their hands.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The Netherlands start as odds-on favourites
- HOME: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Poland vs Netherlands odds indicate that Poland will be forced to win their final group match against Malta to book their place in the World Cup playoffs. Ladbrokes have given Poland just a 20.8% chance of winning this match, while the Netherlands have been given a 60.6% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Dutch dominance
These two nations have played each other on eight occasions in the 21st century, and the Netherlands haven't lost any of them. Oranje have won six and drawn two of those eight encounters, but Poland did manage to avoid defeat last time out.
Euro 2024 16/06/24
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UEFA Nations League A 22/09/22
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UEFA Nations League 11/06/22
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UEFA Nations League 18/11/20
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UEFA Nations League 04/09/20
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Poland preview: Looking to take it to matchday eight
If Poland can win this match, then they will at least make life difficult for the Netherlands ahead of their final group game against Lithuania, where anything could happen. If they are to have any joy on Friday, they will need a big performance from Robert Lewandowski.
Predicted lineup: Dragowski (GK), Wisniewski, Kedziora, Kiwior, Cash, Slisz, Zielinski, Skoras, Szymanski, Kaminski, Lewandowski
Last five results
- Lithuania 0-2 Poland
- Poland 1-0 New Zealand
- Poland 3-1 Finland
- Netherlands 1-1 Poland
- Finland 2-1 Poland
Netherlands preview: A squad full of Premier League players
More than half of the Netherlands starting XI on Friday will be comprised of players from the Premier League, with Bart Verbruggen, Virgil van Dijk, Micky Van de Ven, Jurrien Timber, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen all expected to start.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Dumfries, Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Gravenberch, De Jong, Malen, Kluivert, Gakpo, Memphis
Last five results
- Netherlands 4-0 Finland
- Malta 0-4 Netherlands
- Lithuania 2-3 Netherlands
- Netherlands 1-1 Poland
- Netherlands 8-0 Malta
Player to watch: Virgil van Dijk
For the first time since signing for Liverpool back in 2018, Virgil van Dijk is under media scrutiny after a shoddy start to the season. His poor personal performances have contributed to Liverpool's poor start to the campaign, and a break with the international team could do him the world of good.