Poland vs Netherlands Prediction & Betting Tips (16 June)

How hot it was for Poland! While they had inherited a qualifying group where they were announced favorites, Lewandowski's teammates were surprised by the Albanian and Czech selections, ultimately taking 3rd place, synonymous with the play-offs. If they did not go into detail during the first confrontation against Estonia 5-1, the Red and White waited for the penalties to extinguish the hopes of the Welsh, in a meeting where they had not had a single shot on target. The Eagles will therefore participate in a 5th European Championship in a row, with a quarter-final as their best result in 2016. That being said, the Polish selection seems to be losing its splendor for some time, like a generation of key players who are expected to play their last international competition. Before launching this Euro 2024, Robert Lewandowski's partners reassured themselves during preparation by winning against Ukraine 3-1 and against Turkey on Monday evening 2-1. After notable absences during Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup, the Netherlands have since confirmed their return to the international scene, thanks to a generational mix that seems to be working well.

Their journey during the 2022 World Cup, where they were eliminated after an epic match against the future Argentinian World Champions, is a telling example. Under the leadership of Van Djik, the Dutch team assured their qualification for Euro 2024 with peace of mind, ranking behind the French team but ahead of Greece. More recently, Koeman's protégés beat the Scottish team 4-0, before losing to Germany 2-1 in a close friendly match. During the preparation matches for this Euro, the Oranje outclassed Canada 4-0 and Iceland 4-0 in quick succession. They will therefore approach this Euro with confidence and with an experienced team, determined to win a second European title for their nation after the one won in 1988.

Poland may have lost offensive strength for this Euro. The captain and top scorer of this selection, Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, ​​150 sels, 82 goals), was affected against Turkey, and will miss the first match according to the selection's medical staff. Package recorded for Swiderski (Hellas Verona) who was injured while celebrating the opening score and who was quickly released on Monday. Finally, defender Davidowicz also had to give up his place due to a physical problem. Touched in a friendly match against Ukraine, Milik (Juventus, 73 selections, 17 goals) must finally give up this Euro, like the starting fullback Matty Cash (Aston Villa) who was injured at the end of the season. Lewandowski will want to shine once again but like his colleagues, he is starting to feel the weight of the years and the younger generation is struggling to emerge. The selection will always be led by its usual executives who made Poland's heyday like the goalkeeper Szczesny (Juventus), the defenders Bednarek (Southampton) and Bereszynski (Empoli), the midfielders Grosicki (93 caps, 17 goals , Pogon Szczecin), Zielinski (Naples, 90 selections, 12 goals) and striker Piatek (Istanbul Basaksehir, 29 selections, 11 goals). Author of a very consistent season with Lens, the piston Frankowski is also available. In the midfield of the Netherlands, the leader Frenkie De Jong (Barcelona), victim of numerous injuries with the Catalans this season, is out for this Euro like former Lille player Botman (central defender, Newcastle) and winger Lang (PSV), also injured. Previously summoned to play as a starter, Koopmeiners (Atalanta) was injured during the warm-up of Netherlands - Iceland and forfeited the competition.

Koeman did not retain Bologna star Joshua Zirkee at first but asked the young talent to shorten his vacation to join the selection following the abundant withdrawals from the main players called up. Same story for the European vice-champion with Borussia Dortmund, Maatsen who was sunbathing on his yacht in Mykonos. However, we find players not selected such as residents or former residents of Ligue 1 Bizot (Brest), Stengs (Feyenoord) and Dallinga (Toulouse). The Batavian coach must also do without the very valuable de Roon (Atalanta) who is injured just like the defender Hartman (Feyenoord), the experienced Berghuis (Ajax) and the twins Jurriën and Quinten Timber (Arsenal and Feyenoord). To add another layer to their chagrin, the Dutch saw Brobbey (Ajax) leave Wednesday training prematurely following an injury (uncertain for today) but they will still arrive in Germany with a group that has the potential to overthrow any other European nation. The Oranje are particularly armed at the back, like Virgil Van Djik (Liverpool) coming off a good season, or Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), who panicked the scorers with his club (9 goals, 7 assists in the Bundesliga) and who scored his first goal in the national jersey against Canada. Note also the presence of crack Xavi Simons in midfield, who is coming off a season full of promise for RB Leipzig and who scored against Iceland last Monday. Up front, the Batavians can count on Memphis Depay (Atlético Madrid, 92 sels, 45 goals), Gakpo (Liverpool) or Wout Weghorst (Hoffeneim, 33 sels, 11 goals) in particular.