Football fans are excited for the Euro Cup 2024 match between Poland and the Netherlands, set to take place on June 15, 2024. Both teams aim to make a strong start in the tournament. Here’s an in-depth look at key statistics, team performances, head-to-head records, and predictions for this highly anticipated clash.
Key Stats & Insights
- Poland will be without their star player Robert Lewandowski due to injury. Lewandowski is Poland’s top scorer in European Championship history, contributing five of their 11 goals in the tournament.
- Memphis Depay, a key figure for the Netherlands, has netted 45 goals in 92 appearances and scored in their recent 4-0 victory over Iceland.
- Poland has scored 2 or more goals in their last 5 matches and is on a five-game winning streak.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 4 of Polandโs last 5 matches.
- The Netherlands have also scored 2 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
- The Dutch have kept five clean sheets in their last six fixtures.
- The Netherlands have emerged victorious in six of their last seven encounters with Poland.
Team Form and Performance
Poland โ Last 10 Competitive Games
Poland has secured 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals per game from 4.8 shots on target and 12.6 attempts. They hold 62.1% possession and earn 6.8 corners per game. Defensively, they have conceded 1.5 goals per game from 2.4 shots on target and 6.2 attempts.
Key players include Robert Lewandowski (3 goals), Jakub Piotrowski, and Sebastian Szymanski (2 goals each). Lewandowski, Nicola Zalewski, and Piotr Zielinski have each provided 2 assists. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has kept 2 clean sheets.
Netherlands โ Last 10 Competitive Games
The Netherlands have recorded 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.1 goals per game from 6.2 shots on target and 14.7 attempts. They maintain 57.1% possession, win 7.1 corners per game, and concede 1.4 goals per game from 6.7 attempts and 2.9 shots on target.
Top scorers are Calvin Stengs, Cody Gakpo, and Wout Weghorst, each with 3 goals. Denzel Dumfries leads in assists with 5, while goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has kept 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Head-to-Head Records
Poland has not won any of their last 12 matches against the Netherlands (5 draws and 7 losses), with their last victory dating back to EURO 1980 qualifying. Their most recent encounter in September 2022 saw the Netherlands win 2-0, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn in the UEFA Nations League.
This match will be the first time Poland and the Netherlands face each other in a major tournament. Historically, the Netherlands have beaten more different nations (17) in the European Championship than any other team except Germany (19).
Player Form and Availability
Poland
Head Coach: Michaล Probierz
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny
- Defenders: Jan Bednarek, Pawel Dawidowicz, Jakub Kiwior
- Midfielders: Bartosz Slisz, Jakub Piotrowski, Jakub Moder, Nicola Zalewski, Piotr Zielinski
- Forwards: Przemyslaw Frankowski, Adam Buksa
Netherlands
Head Coach: Ronald Koeman
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defenders: Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake
- Midfielders: Tijjani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten, Joey Veerman
- Forwards: Xavi Simons, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo
Market Analysis (Odds)
The Netherlands are favored to win, with a 67% chance of victory and odds of 1.50. Poland, the underdogs, are priced at 6.50. The odds for Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals are balanced, indicating expectations of a potentially high-scoring game. Both Teams to Score No is priced at 1.73, suggesting the possibility of a clean sheet for one side.
Predictions
Expect a high-scoring affair, with Over 2.5 Goals being a strong possibility. Combining this with a bet on the Netherlands to win could offer better odds. Given the attacking capabilities of both teams, the Netherlands are likely to come out on top, but Poland might still manage to score.
This comprehensive preview provides insights into team performances, key players, head-to-head records, and betting odds to help fans and bettors make informed decisions for the Euro Cup 2024 match between Poland and the Netherlands.