Poland takes on the Netherlands in Group D, as both nations hope for a positive start to Euro 2024. In what is arguably the “group of death”, the duo also have to play against Austria and 2x winners France. Robert Lewandowski is still the main man for the Poles. The Netherlands have much talent to call upon.
Poland vs Netherlands: Initial Situation
The Netherlands are unbeaten against Poland since 1979. However, opening matches at major tournaments are normally cautious affairs. Holland is always an unpredictable team. Manager Ronald Koeman is under pressure to deliver, after the Dutch were knocked out in the Round of 16 at Euro 2020. Poland has played in every European Championship since 2008. However, they have only once made it out of the group stage.
Poland Stats & Form
Poland qualified for Euro 2024 through the playoff pathway. They thrashed Estonia 5-1, before overcoming Wales on penalties. Poland won just three matches in Group E, which contained Albania, Czechia, Moldova and Faroa Islands. They finished with a 0 goal difference, having scored and conceded 10 goals in 8 matches.
The team will play Ukraine and Turkey in the build-up to Euro 2024. Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior and midfielder Piotr Zieliński join Lewandoswki as Poland’s standout players.
Netherlands Stats & Form
6 wins from 8 means that the Netherlands had a much simpler path to Euro 2024. They finished four points behind France in Group B. They played two friendly matches against Scotland and Germany in March. They won 4-0, before losing 2-1 to the Euro 2024 host nation.
Having been by France twice during qualifying, manager Koeman knows how important their clash with Poland is. The team reached the quarter-finals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This was their best performance at a major tournament since finishing third in 2014.
Poland vs Netherlands: Head to Head
Poland and the Netherlands have met on numerous occasions over recent years. They played twice in 2022, with Holland walking away with four points. The Netherlands came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in Rotterdam. Netherlands won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Warsaw. You have to look back to 1979 to find a Polish victory over the Dutch. The head-to-head record between the two nations points towards a positive result for Koeman’s men at Euro 2024.
Poland vs Netherlands Odds
Odds of 4/6 for a Dutch victory show that the Netherlands are the firm favourites. You can back a surprise win for Poland at 4/1 with selected bookies. A draw is available at 14/5. There is value to be found, with both teams having the ability to win on their day.
Betting tip and prediction: Poland vs Netherlands (16/06/2024)
We have selected a simple bet for our expert tip for this Euro 2024 Group D match. We suggest betting on the Netherlands to score the opening goal. This market is priced at 1/2 with William Hill. With Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay and other attacking threats, this seems like a likely outcome.