Poland vs Austria Predictions & Match Preview

Poland vs Austria Prediction

Poland and Austria are hoping to get on the board as they take on each other in the second round of Group D on Friday afternoon.

Both outfits suffered narrow defeats at the start of the 2024 Euro, producing a strong resistance against group favourites along the way.

• Poland lost just one of the last nine matches in all competitions.
• Both teams were on target in each of Poland’s previous three games.
• We saw goals at both ends in three of Austria’s last four outings.
• Poland have four wins, two draws, and one loss in the previous seven encounters with Austria.

Injury-crippled Poland got off to a dream start to their Euro opener as Adam Buksa headed in Piotr Zielinski’s cross to given his nation the lead against the Netherlands.

Nevertheless, the Dutch team proved out to be too strong later on as super sub Wout Weghorst gave them the victory via a late winner.

Austria produced an even stronger effort against back-to-back World Cup finalists France on Monday evening.

They lost 0-1 after an unlucky Maximilian Wober own goal. However, the fact that they allowed France just three shots on goal in the 90 minutes of action speaks volumes.

Poland vs Austria Predicted Lineups and Team News

Things look much better for Polish head coach Michal Probierz ahead of the second game of the tournament.

Barcelona’s star Robert Lewandowski is set to start the clash against Austria, just as defender Pawel Dawidowicz. They both missed the opener against the Netherlands.

As for Austria, they are still without captain David Alaba who has been ruled out of the Euro. We expect Ralf Rangnick to choose the same starting XI on Friday.

Poland (3-4-2-1): Szczesny – Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior – Frankowski, Zielinski, Romanczuk, Zalewski – Swiderski, Szymanski – Lewandowski

Austria (4-5-1): Pentz – Posch, Danso, Wober, Mwene – Seiwald, Sabitzer, Laimer, Baumgartner, Grillitsch – Gregoritsch

Poland can cause damage to Austria

Austria have been playing great football under Ralf Rangnick in recent period. The loss to France ended their run of six wins and a draw in the previous seven outings across competitions.

Nonetheless, we are still not convinced they have done enough to justify such a significant favourite’s tag in the match against Poland at the Euro.

Poland may have had a disappointing qualifying campaign but they showed strength in a narrow defeat to the Netherlands on the opening day, despite missing some of their key players on the occasion.

The return of Robert Lewandowski and Karol Swiderski to the starting lineup will drastically boost Polish chances for success on Friday.

Also, Poland had been undefeated in eight subsequent outings across competitions before the loss to the Netherlands.

Last but not least, Poland have four wins, two draws, and just one defeat in the last seven meetings with Austria. We will back Poland to win or draw double chance pick at the 1.80 odds.

Backing goals at both ends provides value

Both teams scored in four of Poland’s last five matches in all competitions. The same scenario occurred in three of Austria’s previous four outings across competitions.

The return of Robert Lewandowski in Polish starting lineup only boosts the appeal for the high-scoring contest.

The value is great with the Both Teams To Score bet at the 1.80 odds.

Steffen Schmidt- June 18, 2024

Poland vs Austria Betting Tips

Poland to win or draw

OK

1.80 Odds

Both Teams Score

OK

1.80 Odds

Correct Score: Draw 1-1

OK

7.00 Odds