Poland vs Austria Prediction: Expert Analysis and Match Preview

Poland and Austria are both aiming for their first victory in the second round of Group D this Friday afternoon. After suffering narrow defeats in their initial matches, both teams are ready to make a comeback.

Poland’s Strong Performance History

Poland has shown resilience, losing just one of their last nine games across all competitions. In their recent matches, both teams have scored, highlighting Poland’s offensive capabilities. Poland’s record against Austria is impressive, with four wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last seven encounters.

Austria’s Formidable Defense

Austria has also been in excellent form under Ralf Rangnick. Despite a narrow 0:1 loss to France due to an unfortunate own goal, Austria’s defense allowed only three shots on goal in 90 minutes. This defensive strength will be crucial against Poland.

Poland vs Austria Key Players and Line-ups

Poland’s Boost with Star Players

For Poland, head coach Michal Probierz has reasons to be optimistic. Star forward Robert Lewandowski and defender Pawel Dawidowicz are set to start against Austria. Their absence was felt in the opening game against the Netherlands, but their return is expected to significantly strengthen the team.

Austria Without Captain David Alaba

Austria will continue to miss their captain David Alaba, who is suspended for the European Championship. Ralf Rangnick is likely to stick with the same starting eleven that performed valiantly against France.

Poland vs Austria Predicted Line-ups

Poland (3-4-2-1): Szczesny – Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior – Frankowski, Zielinski, Romanczuk, Zalewski – Swiderski, Szymanski – Lewandowski

Austria (4-5-1): Pentz – Posch, Danso, Wober, Mwene – Seiwald, Sabitzer, Laimer, Baumgartner, Grillitsch – Gregoritsch

Poland’s Potential to Inflict Damage

Poland, with the return of Lewandowski and Swiderski, is poised to challenge Austria. Despite a disappointing qualifying campaign, Poland’s strong performance against the Netherlands shows their potential. Unbeaten in eight consecutive matches before their recent defeat, Poland remains a formidable opponent.

Both Teams to Score: A Likely Scenario

Recent matches suggest that both teams are likely to score. Poland’s last five matches and Austria’s last four have seen both sides scoring. The return of Lewandowski adds to the likelihood of a high-scoring game.

Poland vs Austria Betting Tips

Considering Poland’s solid track record against Austria, a bet on a win or draw for Poland at odds of 1.80 seems promising. Additionally, the “Both teams to score” bet, also at odds of 1.80, appears to be an exciting option given the scoring trends of both teams.