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Croatia will invite Poland to Opus Arena in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. The hosts suffered a narrow loss in their campaign opener while the White-Reds began their campaign with a win.
The Checkered Ones played Portugal on Thursday and suffered a 2-1 loss. All three goals were scored in the first half and the 2018 FIFA World Cup runners-up were on the scoresheet thanks to a Diogo Dalot own goal. With a loss in their campaign opener, they are now winless in their last four games in all competitions.
The visitors played Scotland on Thursday and registered a 3-2 away win, with Nicola Zalewski scoring a stoppage-time winner. Goals from Sebastian Szymański and Robert Lewandowski helped them take a two-goal lead in the first half but Scotland scored twice after the break to level the scores.
Croatia vs Poland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There is not much history between the two teams and they have met just five times thus far, with four being friendly games. The Checkered Ones have the upper hand in these meetings, leading 3-1 in wins.
- They last met in the group stage of UEFA Euro 2008, which the hosts won 1-0.
- The White-Reds have won their last two games in the Nations League, with both wins coming in away games.
- Croatia have won just one of their last five home games in the Nations League group stage.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last three away games in the Nations League, scoring six goals while conceding four times.
- The last three meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, with two clean sheets for either side.
Croatia vs Poland Prediction
Kockasti's saw their winless streak extended to four games on Thursday and will look to leave a better account of themselves in this home game. They have suffered just two losses in their last eight games in the Nations League, with one coming on penalties.
Igor Matanović made his debut against Portugal as he was subbed on in the 61st minute and might start here. Bruno Petković was an unused sub and might get the nod to start.
Biało-Czerwoni scored three goals in a match for just the second time this year in the campaign opener and will look to continue their goalscoring form. They have won their last two away games in the Nations League, scoring four goals.
Lewandowski was subbed off with a slight muscle pain against Scotland and might start from the bench here. Michał Probierz has a good squad depth and can afford to rest his star player in this match.
While the hosts have been the better side against the Eagles, considering the current form of the two teams, Poland are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Croatia 1-2 Poland
Croatia vs Poland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Poland to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Sebastian Szymański to score or assist any time - Yes
