Euro 2024: Poland vs Netherlands Preview, Predictions, Team News

Sunday's Nations League clash in Warsaw

Poland host the Netherlands in their opening Group D match on Sunday as the race to qualify for the Euro 2024 finals begins.

The two nations are among the favourites to progress from the group, along with Wales and Belgium, and will be looking to make a strong start in Warsaw.

Poland finished second in their qualification group for the 2022 World Cup, behind England, and will be hoping to build on that performance in this competition.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, topped their qualification group for the World Cup, ahead of Turkey, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia and Gibraltar, and will be confident of making a strong challenge for the Euro 2024 title.

Preview

Poland will be looking to make a positive start to their Nations League campaign when they host the Netherlands on Sunday.

The Poles have a strong record at home, having won their last four matches in Warsaw, and will be confident of getting a result against the Dutch.

The Netherlands, however, are the favourites for the match, having won their last four matches in all competitions.

Louis van Gaal's side will be looking to continue their good form and make a statement of intent in their opening match of the Nations League.

Team news

Poland have no major injury concerns ahead of the match, with Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zielinski both fit to start.

The Netherlands, on the other hand, are without a number of key players, including Virgil van Dijk, Stefan de Vrij and Memphis Depay.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think the Netherlands will just edge it.

They have a more experienced and talented squad, and they will be looking to make a statement in their opening match of the Nations League.

Poland will be no pushovers, but I think the Netherlands will have too much quality for them on the day.

Possible starting line-ups

Poland: Szczesny; Bereszynski, Glik, Kiwior, Cash; Krychowiak, Szymanski; Zielinski, Milik, Grosicki; Lewandowski

Netherlands: Cillessen; Dumfries, De Ligt, Ake, Blind; Klaassen, Berghuis, Koopmeiners; Bergwijn, Weghorst, Gakpo