France vs Poland Predictions

• Poland have conceded five goals in two games at this tournament
• Both teams have scored in seven of Poland’s last nine, including both games at this tournament
• France beat Poland 3-1 at the World Cup in 2022

Poland set for farewell clash

In a tournament where just eight sides are eliminated at the first hurdle, it’s difficult to be eliminated with a game to spare. However, Poland managed exactly that after losing to the Netherlands and Austria in their first two games of the tournament, ending any hope they had of a top-three finish.

Poland wrap up their campaign against the side that eliminated them from the 2022 World Cup, with France claiming a straightforward 3-1 victory when these two met in Qatar. This time around, the French are all but assured of qualifying for the last 16, but their failure to beat the Netherlands means they have work to do in order to claim top spot.

French may have to open up

The conservative approach that Didier Deschamps takes with France is far from a surprise these days, but he may have to let his side off the leash a little in this clash. The French have fallen behind the Netherlands in the group standings and if both sides win their final fixture, goal difference would settle who takes top spot.

The second-placed side in Group D would likely need to beat Portugal and one of Spain or Germany just to reach the final, so the French won’t want to take too many risks there. They should be expected to see off a Poland side who have lost both games in Germany so far, conceding five times across those two defeats.

Griezmann to finally get off the mark

France should look to have more cutting edge in this clash, even if Kylian Mbappe isn’t ready to return to the side. Antoine Greizmann thrived in his absence last time out, but the Atletico Madrid man still hasn’t added to his fantastic scoring rally at the Euros. He does have an Expected Goals tally of 1.8 following the opening two games, after hitting three shots on target against the Dutch.

Griezmann had great chances against both Austria and Netherlands and this is the weakest defensive side in their group. Back him to finally open his tally for this tournament with a strike in their final group game.

Poland aren’t the most inspiring national side but they’ve scored in each of their opening two games and they netted against France in their defeat in Qatar. Seven of Poland’s last nine games have seen both teams score, but they were beaten 3-1 by Austria in their last game and this French attack can blow them away. Expect this one to be more open than expected, with France to win and over 2.5 goals the standout selection.