Poland vs Netherlands Prediction: A fruitful opener is expected in Group D opener

The fourth match in the Euro 2024 will see Poland take on the Netherlands at Volksparkstadion. Heading into this game, the two nations are off a bright performances in their last games. How will they perform here?

Poland will kick off their 2024 Euro as underdogs; however, this side will look to demonstrate readiness and top-level play as they eye a positive result in this game. In their last matches, this team has shown what they are capable of delivering as they head into this game with an unbeaten record of eight games. 

In their qualification round into this Euro, Poland played Wales and they needed a penalty shootout win to book their spot. In their last games, Poland defeated Estonia and Latvia. Turkey, Ukraine, and the Faroe Islands. In fact. They settled for draws against Moldova and Czech Republic in games that ended 1-1. 

Just like expected, the Netherlands will head into this opener as favorites. The Oranje, last time in the World Cup, lost on penalties to Argentina in the quarterfinals and will now have their hopes high to secure a trophy. In the qualification rounds of this Euro 2024, Netherlands finished 2nd spot in Group B with 18 points from 8 games, scoring 17 goals and conceding 7. 

Ahead of this opener, the Netherlands have a win record of six in their last seven games, with their lone defeat coming against the host nation, Germany. However, this team defeated Greece, Ireland, Gibraltar, Scotland, Canada and Iceland in preparation for this tournament. 

Poland Possible Starting Lineup:

Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Slisz; Frankowski, Zielinski, Piotrowski, Szymanski, Zalewski; Swiderski

Netherlands Possible Starting Lineup:

Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Dijk, Ake, Van de Ven; Schouten, Veerman; Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay

This competition is going to be fierce as both teams are expected to play at their best level. The Netherlands have a high chance of winning, according to the bookies, and we can expect quality performance from them, with the likes of Van Dijk, Memphis Depay, and Xavi Simons being expected to be crucial for this side. However, Poland, despite the fact that they will miss their captain, Robert Lewandoski, still has a good squad to compete in this game. Therefore, looking at the two teams' level of play into this opener, there is no doubt Poland are expected to score in this game. Also, with the Netherlands boasting of the better squad and overall quality in both ends of the game, a win for them is another good option.