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Poland will entertain Croatia at the PGE Narodowy in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. The hosts have one win in three games thus far while Kockasti have two wins to their name.
Biało-Czerwoni began their campaign with a 3-2 win over Scotland and have suffered two defeats on the trot. They hosted Portugal on Saturday and suffered a 3-1 loss. Piotr Zieliński halved the deficit in the 78th minute but an own goal from Jan Bednarek in the 88th minute restored Portugal's two-goal lead.
The visitors met Scotland on Saturday, recording a comeback 2-1 home win. Igor Matanović equalized three minutes after Ryan Christie had given Scotland the lead in the 33rd minute, and Andrej Kramarić scored the match-winner in the 70th minute.
This is a crucial match for the hosts, as a loss here would eliminate them from contention to qualify for the quarterfinals. A draw will keep their knockout stage hopes alive but it will also benefit the visitors.
Poland vs Croatia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met six times in all competitions. Kockasti have the upper hand in these meetings with four wins. The hosts have one win to their name and one game has ended in a draw.
- Biało-Czerwoni have been in poor touch recently, with just one win in their last six games in all competitions. They have suffered four losses in that period and have conceded at least two goals in four games.
- Poland have suffered two back-to-back losses against the visitors and have failed to score in three of their last four appearances in this fixture.
- The Poles have suffered three consecutive losses at home in the Nations League, conceding six goals while scoring just once.
Poland vs Croatia Prediction
Biało-Czerwoni suffered their second consecutive loss in the Nations League on Saturday and it was their third consecutive loss at home in the competition. They have failed to score in two of their last three home games in the competition and might struggle here.
Sebastian Walukiewicz and Jakub Piotrowski have left the training camp due to injuries. Walukiewicz was subbed off after the break against Portugal with a respiratory problem. Jakub Kiwior is expected to start here.
Kockasti are on a two-game winning streak in the competition and will look to build on that form. They have won four of their last five away games in the Nations League, scoring 10 goals. Interestingly, they have scored in all but one of their 10 away games in the competition.
Poland host Croatia for the first time and will look to leave a good account of themselves here. Nonetheless, considering the visitors's dominance in this fixture and better defensive form, the 2018 World Cup finalists are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Poland 1-2 Croatia
Poland vs Croatia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Croatia 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: Andrej Kramaric to score or assist any time - Yes
