Prediction: Poland vs Scotland

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

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Poland and Scotland will lock horns with each other in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A next week. The Group 1 match between Michał Probierz’s side and Steve Clarke’s team will be held at Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm UK time next Monday.

Poland

Poland are a major force in European football, but things have not gone well for them in the UEFA Nations League A. There is a distinct possibility that they could get relegated to League B.

Michał Probierz’s side are third in Group 1 at the moment with four points from four matches. They are three points above bottom side Scotland and are three points behind Croatia, who are second in the standings. Portugal top Group 1 with 10 points from four games.

Poland kicked off their UEFA Nations League A campaign with a 3-2 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Then came a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Croatia away from home. In October, Poland went down 3-1 to Portugal in Warsaw and then played out a 3-3 draw with Croatia at the same venue. Poland will take on Portugal this week before facing Scotland next week.

Team News:

Poland are likely to line up in a 5-3-2 formation against Scotland. Bulka will be in goal for the home team and will have Frankowski, Piatkowski, Bednarek, Kiwior and Zalewski ahead of him in defence. S Szymanski, Moder and Zielinski will be the three midfielders. Swiderski and Piatek will lead the line for Poland.

Scotland

Scotland are in dire form in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A at the moment. Steve Clarke’s side are at the foot of Group 1 with just one point from four matches. They are three points behind Poland and are very likely to get relegated to League B.

The Tartan Army kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 3-2 defeat to Poland at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Then came a 2-1 loss at the hands of Portugal which was followed by a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Zagreb. Scotland’s last UEFA Nations League ended in a goalless draw. It was against Portugal.

Scotland assistant head coach John Carver said ahead of the matches against Croatia and Poland in the coming days: “We have two games to go and it’s still all to play for, which is a good thing. I think we can be encouraged by the performances.

“We should be sitting here with more points, so there’s a confidence in the group. If results go our way and, for example, we win both games, we might have a chance of finishing second.”

Team News:

Scotland have been rocked by injury issues in their squad. Lewis Morgan and Che Adams were part of the original squad, but both have withdrawn due to fitness problems. Stuart Armstrong has been called into the Scotland squad. John McGinn, Scott McKenna and Jack Hendry all should start for Scotland. Gordon is likely to be in goal for the visiting team. Ralston, Souttar, Hendry and Robertson will be the four defenders. McLean and Gilmour will be the two holding midfielders. McGinn, McTominay and Doak will be deployed in attacking midfield. Dyke will lead the line for Scotland.

Key Factors to Consider

• Poland have scored 7 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League games.
• Scotland have scored 4 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League matches.
• Poland have conceded 7 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League games.
• Scotland have conceded 7 goals in 4 UEFA Nations League matches.
• Poland have lost 2 of their 4 UEFA Nations League games.

Conclusion

Neither Poland nor Scotland have done well in the UEFA Nations League, and it is hard to see the match between these two sides be too exciting. It is very likely that the game will end in a draw.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 101/20

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