Prediction: Poland vs Wales

Prediction: Poland win

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: 888sport

The dust has settled on the domestic football season and in its place, we have a selection of fixtures to unpack across the international side of things – which includes the return of the UEFA Nations League. It isn’t exactly the most popular competition in the sport but it’s definitely got some potential, which is why we’re excited to see how things play out in the next couple of weeks, with today’s focus going on Poland vs Wales.

Poland

Poland managed to defeat Sweden and ensure they’ll be on the plane to Qatar this winter for yet another showing at the FIFA World Cup. It’s likely to be the last time we see Robert Lewandowski on such a big stage and with there being rumblings about the future of this ‘golden’ generation, you’d have to imagine this is their last big chance to go far in a WC for quite some time.

Team News

Moder has been ruled out for this one but aside from that, there are no other injury or suspension concerns for Poland.

Wales

After 64 years of waiting for an appearance at the World Cup, Wales know they simply need to defeat the winner of Scotland vs Ukraine this Sunday to book their ticket to the big show. It’s going to be easier said than done, of course, but they’re going to be on their own turf in Cardiff – and you can bet the atmosphere is going to be absolutely rocking for that one.

Team News

Cabango is injured here with some expecting a weakened side from the visitors, although Bale wasn’t featured in the Champions League final so will be fit to play some kind of role.

Factors to Consider

• Poland have lost just one of eight international games against Wales.
• Poland have won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six games.
• Wales have won three and drawn three of their last six games.
• Poland have scored 14 goals and conceded four in their last six games.
• Wales have scored 12 goals and conceded six in their last six games.

Conclusion

Wales have more to think about than Poland here with regards to their upcoming play-off final and as a result, we’re backing the Poles to get themselves over the finish line with a 1-0 win in Wroclaw. It certainly isn’t going to be the game of the week by any stretch of the imagination but the hosts should do enough to win it, with the Welsh putting their attention on the weekend.

Prediction: Poland win

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: 888sport