The final curtain-raiser ahead of the Euros 2020 kickoff sees Poland welcome Iceland at home for their last international friendly. The match schedules for Tuesday at the National Stadium, with kickoff at 7:10 pm.
The visitors failed to qualify for a major tournament after a series of disappointing results. However, a win could reduce the mounting pressure after a poor run of form since September.
The appointment of Paul Sousa as the new manager of Poland came with a lot of pressure. Sousa needed three wins in the four matches to start on a high note.
However, with only one match standing between them and the Euros 2020, the side only picked one win against Andorra. As a result, the side fell victim to England, Hungary, and Russia in the run.
However, the recent results give the experienced manager many expectations heading into the clash with Iceland. An ill-conceived setback might end their hopes of lifting the Euros 2020. However, their 1-1 draw to Russia looks like a positive, especially with Lewandowski and Milik out of the side.
In contrast, things are not all lost for Iceland. Furthermore, the side will be building momentum following their recent 1-0 win over Faroe Islands. The side has one win in their last 13 international fixtures since September. However, Mikael Anderson knows how to pull off an upset this week.
Poland vs Iceland Head to Head
Both sides have one match against each other with Poland taking the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Poland 1-1 Russia
- England 2-1 Poland
- Poland 3-0 Andorra
- Hungary 3-3 Poland
- Poland 1-2 Netherlands
Away
- Faroe Islands 0-1 Iceland
- Mexico 2-1 Iceland
- Liechtenstein 1-4 Iceland
- Armenia 2-0 Iceland
- Germany 3-0 Iceland
Poland Team News
Sousa is highly likely to field the strongest starting XI to build momentum ahead of their Euros 2020 campaign. Wojciech Szczesny should get the nod between the sticks while Mateusz Klich and Jakub Moder compete for a midfield spot. Talisman Lewandowski will lead the attacking line.
Iceland Team News
New attacking options are a necessity; thus, Anderson and Albert Gudmundsson are in contention for starts this Tuesday. Moreover, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson and Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson could start on the bench. Other reinforcements to warm the bench includes Svein Aaron Gudjohnsen.
Prediction and Odds
Poland has much to look towards in respect to creating a good impression ahead of the Euros 2020.
- Poland Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Double Chance
