Poland vs Portugal prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - Oсtober 12, 2024
In the third round of the UEFA Nations League in League A, a match will take place between Poland and Portugal. The game will be held in Warsaw on Saturday, October 12, with the start scheduled for 20:45 Central European Time. The prediction for this match has been prepared by Dailysports experts.
Poland
The Polish national team is undergoing a process of rebuilding and rejuvenating the squad, which has taken longer than expected. After their disappointment at Euro 2024, the team is expected to deliver better results.
After a victory over Scotland in the first Nations League game, the Poles lost to Croatia on the road. Facing Portugal will be even more challenging, but playing at home, they could give Ronaldo and company a tough time.
Portugal
Portugal didn't perform at their best during the recent European Championship. They comfortably advanced through the group stage, despite a loss to Georgia, but couldn't achieve success in the playoffs.
In the Nations League, the "European Brazilians" started with two home wins, defeating both Scotland and Croatia 2-1, establishing themselves as the favorites in their group.
Match Facts
- Poland has conceded in seven consecutive matches.
- Portugal has already lost three matches in 2024.
- Poland averages 1.3 goals per game at home, while Portugal averages 1 goal per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Poland: Skorupski, Kamiński, Walukiewicz, Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior, Urbański, Zieliński, Szymański, Piątek, Lewandowski.
- Portugal: Costa, Mendes, Silva, Dias, Semedo, Bernardo Silva, Palhinha, Fernandes, Diogo Jota, Félix, Ronaldo.
Head-to-Head
Portugal holds a slight advantage in previous encounters, but four of the last five meetings ended in a draw.
Prediction
Portugal boasts a star-studded lineup, led by the ageless Ronaldo. It will be incredibly difficult for Poland to contain their opponents' attacking pressure, and I recommend betting on an away victory.
