On September 4, 2025, Rotterdam will see a World Cup qualifying match between the national teams of the Netherlands and Poland.
Key facts and head-to-head history:
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The Netherlands started their campaign strongly with two wins, scoring 10 goals without allowing any.
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Poland has played three group matches so far, securing two wins against Lithuania and Malta, but losing to Finland.
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In their last five encounters, the Netherlands have won 4 times, with 1 draw, and Poland has yet to win.
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Poland aims to revitalize their qualifying efforts with the return of important players, including Robert Lewandowski.
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The Netherlands has not lost to Poland since 1979, marking over 40 years of dominance in this matchup.
Match preview:
The Netherlands has made a strong start to qualifying, winning 8-0 against Malta and 2-0 against Finland, maintaining clean sheets in both games. Poland began with victories over Moldova and Malta, but their campaign took a hit with a 1-2 loss to Finland, raising concerns about their defense.
The Dutch squad has been enhanced with new call-ups, including Robin Roefs and Sem Steijn, alongside the return of Jurriën Timber and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Memphis Depay is also fit and ready to play. Poland welcomes back captain Robert Lewandowski, whose presence boosts their attacking options.
Probable line-ups:
- Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Gravenberch, Kluivert, De Jong, Simons, Depay, Gakpo.
- Poland: Skorupski, Skrzypczak, Bednarek, Kiwior, Cash, Szymański, Sliś, Moder, Zalewski, Piątek, Lewandowski.
Netherlands vs Poland prediction:
The head-to-head record favors the Netherlands, with no losses to Poland since 1979 and 4 wins in their last 5 meetings. Given their current form and depth, the Dutch are the favorites, but Poland’s attacking strength could create challenges, making it a good bet for both teams to score. My prediction: both teams to score — Yes (odds 2.1).
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