Poland vs Portugal Prediction & Betting Tips (12 October)

As in 2021, Poland failed to shine during the last Euro by finishing in last position in its group and taking the door in the first round. His only feat of arms to note is his draw against the Blues on the last day 1-1. Unfortunately for them, the Eagles were already eliminated even before the start of this game after losing to the Netherlands 1-2 then to Austria 1-3. Last month, Robert Lewandowski's partners, on the other hand, ideally launched their journey in this Nations League by winning in Scotland 2-3 . On the other hand, Poland then had to surrender on the field of Croatia 1-0.

On the other hand, Portugal experienced a new disappointment last June. Yet considered one of the best teams in the competition on paper, this selection was eliminated on penalties in the quarter-final of the Euro by the French team after a very close match. Before that, the Lusitanians had finished at the top of a group which included Turkey, Georgia and the Czech Republic and they had eliminated Slovenia, on penalties, in the 1/8 final. Still under the orders of Roberto Martinez , the Seleçao, however, ensured in its first two Nations League matches by dominating Croatia 2-1 and Scotland 2-1.

A few elements are missing for this Polish team. Starting with the goalkeeper Szczesny (Barcelona, ​​84 sel) and the former Rennais Grosicki (94 sel, 17 goals) who left the selection after the Euro. Striker Milik (Juventus, 73 selections, 17 goals) is still injured along with full-back Cash (Aston Villa). However, the White Eagles are still led by their captain and star scorer Lewandowski (Barcelona, ​​154 caps, 84 goals) who is having an excellent start to the club season. Among the executives, we also find defenders Bednarek (Southampton, 62 sel) and Kiwior (Arsenal, 27 sel), midfielders Zielinski (Inter, 95 sel, 12 goals), Frankowski (Lens, 46 sel), Moder (Brighton) and Urbanski (Bologna) and striker Piatek (Istanbul Basaksehir, 12 goals in 31 sels). Portugal approaches this gathering without its goalkeeper Rui Patricio (Atalanta, 108 sels), the full-back Cancelo (Al Hilal, 58 sels, 10 goals) , midfielders Danilo (Al-Ittihad) and Nunus (City) and striker Francisco Conceiçao (Juventus), all dismissed by Roberto Martinez.

Midfielder Otavio (Al Nassr) and striker Gonçalo Ramos (PSG) are injured and captain Pepe stopped the selection after the Euro. That said, there are still some good people in this team with the legend Cristiano Ronaldo (132 goals in 214 games). The other captains such as defenders Ruben Dias (City), Diogo Dalot (United) and Nuno Mendes (PSG), midfielders Palhinha (Bayern), Bruno Fernandes (United, 73 sels, 24 goals) and Bernardo Silva (City, 12 goals in 95 sels) and the attackers Leao (Milan AC, 33 sels, 4 goals) and Diogo Jota (44 sels, 14 goals) are there. Also note the presence of Parisians Vitinha and Joao Neves and Lille Tiago Santos who is having his first.