Euro 2024 Showdown: Poland vs Netherland Statistics and Lineups
Poland, with their captain and top scorer Robert Lewandowski unfortunately sidelined due to a thigh injury, will be facing off against a formidable Netherlands squad in Group D. The Dutch, led by coach Ronald Koeman, are looking to make a statement after advancing from a qualifying group that included France, despite losing home and away to the 2022 World Cup runner-up.
The Netherlands boasts a strong lineup, with names like Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, and Memphis Depay leading the charge. However, they’ll be missing some key players in the midfield due to injuries, including Frenkie de Jong and Marten de Roon.
Poland, on the other hand, will have to rely on the likes of Karol Świderski and Piotr Zielinski to step up in the absence of Lewandowski. Świderski, who plays for Charlotte FC, has been in good form recently, scoring a goal in Poland’s final warm-up game against Turkey. Zielinski, who plays for Napoli, will be responsible for creating chances and taking corners for the Polish side.
The match is set to take place on June 16 at 2pm BST (9am ET, 6am PT) at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany. The Netherlands are the favorites to win, but with Lewandowski out and the Dutch missing some key players, Poland will be looking to cause an upset.
First off, let’s talk about the lineups. For Poland, it looks like they’re going with a 3-4-2-1 formation. The starting lineup includes:
- GK: Wojciech Szczesny
- CB: Jan Bednarek
- CB: Jakub Kiwior
- CB: Kamil Glik
- RWB: Przemysław Frankowski
- LWB: Nicola Zalewski
- CM: Grzegorz Krychowiak
- CM: Piotr Zielinski
- CAM: Sebastian Szymanski
- CAM: Karol Swiderski
- ST: Krzysztof Piątek
On the Dutch side, they’re likely to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation. The lineup is as follows:
- GK: Jasper Cillessen
- RB: Denzel Dumfries
- CB: Virgil van Dijk
- CB: Matthijs de Ligt
- LB: Daley Blind
- CDM: Frenkie de Jong
- CDM: Marten de Roon
- RW: Steven Berghuis
- CAM: Cody Gakpo
- LW: Donyell Malen
- ST: Memphis Depay
Now, let’s talk about some key stats. In their last 10 meetings, the Netherlands have won 7, while Poland have won 2, and there was 1 draw. The Dutch have scored a total of 20 goals in those matches, while Poland have managed 9.
The Netherlands are the favorites to win this match, and for good reason. They’ve been in excellent form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches. The Dutch are aiming for their second European title, while Poland will be looking to make it past the group stage for only the second time in their history.
So, there you have it. The stage is set for an exciting match between Poland and the Netherlands at Euro 2024. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a thrilling match!
It seems like the Netherlands will have the upper hand in this match, but with the unpredictability of football, anything can happen. One thing’s for sure, though: it’s going to be a thrilling match to kick off Euro 2024!
