Poland and Ukraine are set to clash in an international friendly on Friday evening, a crucial match as both teams prepare for Euro 2024.
Here's a detailed look at the prediction, form, team news, and potential lineups for this exciting encounter.
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Poland's Preparations and Form
Poland has chosen a unique approach to their Euro 2024 preparations, with their first friendly match coming just over a week before the tournament begins.
Head coach Michal Probierz's side has been in good form, boasting a six-game unbeaten streak.
Their recent performance in the playoffs saw them thrash Estonia 5-1 and secure their Euro spot with a penalty shootout win against Wales.
Poland's squad looks solid, with key players like Robert Lewandowski expected to lead the attack.
Ukraine's Road to Euro 2024
Ukraine also qualified for Euro 2024 through the playoffs, overcoming Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland with 2-1 victories.
Under the guidance of Sergiy Rebrov, Ukraine has shown resilience and consistency, losing just one of their last 11 matches.
Their recent goalless draw against Germany highlights their defensive capabilities.
Ukraine's historical performance against Poland, however, is less favourable, having lost the last two encounters.
Team News
Poland
Poland is likely to field a strong lineup, with Wojciech Szczesny in goal and a defensive setup including Kiwior, Walukiewicz, and Dawidowicz.
In midfield, Szymanski, Zielinski, and Slisz are expected to provide support to the attacking duo of Swiderski and Lewandowski.
Probierz might consider rotations with players like Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastian Szymanski potentially coming in to keep the squad fresh.
Possible Starting XI
Szczesny, Kiwior, Walukiewicz, Dawidowicz, Frankowski, Szymanski, Zielinski, Slisz, Zalewski, Swiderski, Lewandowski
Ukraine
Ukraine may see some changes following their match against Germany.
Artem Dovbyk could lead the attack, with support from Tsygankov, Malinovskyi, and Yarmolenko.
Defensive stability will be crucial, with Trubin likely to start in goal and a backline featuring Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, and Zinchenko.
Possible Starting XI
Trubin, Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Zinchenko, Tsygankov, Sydorchuk,, Malinovskyi, Yarmolenko, Dovbyk
Prediction
Given the form and preparations of both teams, this friendly is poised to be a close contest. Poland's recent momentum and Ukraine's solid defence suggest that the match could end in a low-scoring draw.
Our prediction is a 1-1 draw, with both sides looking to avoid injuries and fine-tune their strategies for Euro 2024.
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