Poland vs Saudi Arabia November 26: Bookmaker Odds and Bets on Group C Match at World Cup 2022

The much anticipated second-leg encounter between the Poland national football team and the Saudi Arabia national football team in Group C will take place on Saturday 26th November 2022 at the Education City Stadium. Against bookmaker prediction of what the Group C standing should look like after the first leg encounters, Saudi Arabia will start the match as the Group leader in a group that also houses Argentina and Mexico.

• Fifa Ranking: 26th;
• Last Five Matches: LLWWD;

The Bialo-Czerwoni as the Polish side is fondly called will certainly start the day as bookmakers' favorites to emerge victorious. But the shock wave their opponent sent to the world of football after a remarkable comeback victory against Lionel Messi's led Argentina side will not leave the lips of pundits in a hurry. The Poland side had to settle for a goalless draw against the South American side, Mexico, in their Group C opener. It was a night to forget for the Barcelona center forward, Robert Lewandowski, who had his penalty saved by Mexico goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa. The former Bayern Munich talisman looked like a shadow of himself in Mexico's eighteen-yard box, with many pointing accusing fingers at the lack of service from the hard-working but sterile Polish midfield. Czesław Michniewicz's side will have to surpass the pressure already mounted by Saudi Arabia if they must progress to the next stage.

(4 -2-3-1) B. Bereszynski, J. Kiwior, Kamil Glik, Matty Cash, S Sebastian, K. Grzegorz, N. Zalewski, P. Zielinski, J. Kaminski, R. Lewandowski.

• FIFA Ranking: 49th;
• Last Five Matches: DWDLW;

Many predicted a humiliating defeat for the Al-Suqour Al-Khodhur by the star-studded Argentinean side. It looked familiar, after all, when La Albiceleste was awarded a penalty after a VAR check and was, as expected, calmly converted by the big man himself, Lionel Messi. The second half proved surprisingly different, perhaps Herve Renard's half-time team talk did the wonders, as two stunning goals within five minutes were just enough to sink Argentina and earn them the title "The Giant Slayer ''. Saudi Arabia will look up to the sky and wish for a similar fortune in their Day 2 encounter against Poland.

(4 -3 - 3) Y. Al Shahrani, A Al Bulayhi, H Al Tambakti, S. Abdulhamid, Mohamed Kanno, A Al Malki, S Al Faraj, S Al Dawsari, S Al Shehri, F Albrikan.

While Saudi Arabia will seek for a repetition of good fortunes, the fact that Poland will want to take maximum points before their heavyweight clash against Argentina, spurs us to back a narrow win margin prediction in favor of Poland. An outright win for Poland at Betway Sportsbook is at 1.79 odds

Robert Lewandowski's quest to leave an impression in the 2022 Qatar World Cup against an organized Saudi Arabian front three is enough to expect an encounter that will produce goals from both sides. Take a BTTS (Both Teams To Score) bet at 1xbet, which is at 1.99 odds.

It doesn't seem like the Saudis will enjoy another public holiday like they did after beating Argentina as another major upset is less likely against Poland. But their resolute defense that contained the pressure from Argentina can affect the number of goals a struggling Poland side will manage. An Under 2.5 market at Bet365 which goes for 1.72 odds at the moment is our prediction.