Poland vs Finland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The hosts are second in Group G while Finland are third.

Poland vs Finland at the Silesian Stadium can prove to be very important for the former. Finland changed the picture of the group by defeating them 2-1 last time in June.

Under the supervision of new manager Jan Urban, the Polish Eagles will try to enter the field with confidence this time. However, the bright spot is that Robert Lewandowski is part of the team. Moreover, the team is a little relieved by the recent results.

They played a draw against the Netherlands and before that registered consecutive wins against Moldova and Malta. These results will give new energy to the players on the field.

On the other hand, Finland will enter the field with the intention of collecting points despite the ups and downs of their previous results. They had boosted their confidence by defeating their upcoming opponent a few months ago, but they had to face a 1-0 defeat against Norway and a 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands.

The team will expect Glen Kamara and Fredrik Jensen to control the midfield and create opportunities for Joel Pohjanpalo. This time, too, Finland will focus on fast counters and strong organisation as every point will help them keep their World Cup hopes alive.

In the end, it can be said that this match will be very close for both teams. The hosts will try to dominate at home, while Finland will come with confidence. The Polish Eagles have a slight advantage, but if they miss chances, then Finland can surprise them again.

Kickoff:

• Location: Chorzów, Poland.
• Stadium: Silesian Stadium
• Date and Kickoff Time: September 8, Monday, at 12:15 AM IST
• Referee: Tasos Sidiropoulos
• VAR: In Use

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Form:

Poland: D-L-W-W-W

Netherlands: L-W-L-D-W

Players to watch out for:

Karol Swiderski (Poland):

Karol Swiderski can prove to be an important player for Poland in this match. He has scored two goals in three matches so far in FIFA World Cup Qualifying. He is known for his quick movement and positioning, which puts constant pressure on the defenders.

The Polish striker’s finishing inside the box and ability to capitalise on chances will become a big weapon for Poland.

Joel Pohjanpalo (Finland):

Joel Pohjanpalo will be a key face for Finland in this match. He has scored two goals in four matches in FIFA World Cup Qualifying and is constantly in search of goals. His biggest strength is taking position in the box at the right time and exploiting the weaknesses of the defenders.

Joel’s heading ability and strong finishing can put Poland’s defence in trouble, but he is most likely to come off the bench.

Match Facts:

• Finland secured a 2-1 victory over Poland in their last encounter during the current World Cup Qualifiers.
• Poland have won three of their seven matches against Finland since 2006.
• They are currently second in Group G of the World Cup Qualifiers.

Poland vs Finland: Betting tips & odds

• Poland to win: 1.74 as per 1xBet
• Both Teams to Score – No: 1.75 as per 1xBet
• Total Goals – Under 2.5: 1.81 as per Dafabet

Injuries and Team News:

Fully fit squad for Poland.

Finland’s squad appears to be at full strength as well.

Head-to-Head stats:

Total matches: 7

Poland won: 3

Finland won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Starting Lineup:

Poland Predicted Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ł. Skorupski; M. Cash, P. Wiśniewski, J. Bednarek, J. Kiwior, N. Zalewski; S. Szymanski, B. Slisz, P. Zieliński, J. Kamiński; Lewandowski

Finland Predicted Starting Lineup (3-4-2-1):

V. Sinisalo; M. Peltola, V. Koski, V. Tikkanen; A. Ståhl, G. Kamara, S. Väänänen, F. Jensen; T. Keskinen, O. Valakari; B. Källman.

Match Prediction:

Poland are the predicted match winner due to their strong home record and the pressure to perform in this crucial qualifier. They will leverage their home advantage at Silesian Stadium, and their defence will likely prevent Finland from scoring. 

Prediction: Poland 1-0 Finland

Telecast details:

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

USA: Fox Sports 2

UK:  Prime Video UK

Nigeria: Afrosport TV

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