Portugal vs Poland Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League | November 15, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Tuesday, Oct 15
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Portugal

Portugal’s national football team will welcome Poland in the group-stage clash of the Nations League campaign at the Estádio do Dragão. Both teams had a polar opposite start to the Nations League campaign and are looking for a win for very different reasons.

Following their disappointing run in the European Championships, Portugal’s national football team have made a stellar start in the Nations League. It has been a dominant performance for Roberto Martinez’s side who are sitting three points clear of Croatia at the top of the standings with two games to play.

Meanwhile, Poland’s national football team started their Nations League campaign on a discouraging note and are winless in each of their previous six showdowns across all competitions. It has been an underwhelming run for Poland in this competition.

Portugal national football team news

Portugal will be without the services of Rúben Neves and Ruben Dias in this tie. Gonçalo Inácio is also sidelined with his respective ongoing injury. Once again, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to lead the line for Roberto Martinez’s squad.

Poland national football team news

Meanwhile, for Poland, Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out with a back injury. Due to his absence, Inter Milan man Piotr Zielinski will play a leading role in this tie. Brighton midfielder Jakub Moder and Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has also been included in Michal Probierz’s squad.

Portugal vs Poland Predicted Lineups

Portugal national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Costa

Defenders: Semedo, Silva, Dias, Mendes

Midfielders: Silva, Palhinha, Fernandes

Forwards: Felix, Ronaldo, Leão

Poland national football team predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Skorupski

Defenders: Dawidowicz, Bednarek, Kiwior

Midfielders: Frankowski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Urbanski, Zalewski

Forwards: Piatek, Bogusz

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Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 14 times in the past, with Portugal winning seven of those games. Poland managed only three whereas the remaining four games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Portugal vs Poland

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Al Nassr forward and national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo heads into what is likely his final international tournament with the Poland national team. The 39-year-old legend was most recently awarded the Platinum Quinas trophy by the Portuguese Football Federation for his accomplishments with the national team.

Piotr Zielinski (Poland)

Inter Milan star Piotr Zielinski plays as a midfielder for the Serie A giants and is one of the most influential players in the Polish squad currently.

Portugal vs Poland Prediction

Portugal’s national football team has made a brilliant start to their Nations League campaign, as they are unbeaten in their last four games in the competition. Despite suffering a Euro 2024 heartbreak, Roberto Martinez’s men are topping the group with ten points after four games. This has been a dominant campaign for the Navigators who will have a chance to increase their lead this weekend.

Poland’s national football team has made a disappointing start to their Nations League campaign and are winless in their last three games of the competition. The visiting side are coming off a 3-3 draw with Croatia in their last game and are sitting third in the group with four points after four games. The Eagles now have a battle on their hands to keep hold of their League A status.

Predicted Score: Portugal 3-1 Poland 

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