Poland vs Netherlands Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven competitive matches to feature Poland.
• The Netherlands, meanwhile, have seen 17 goals scored in their four Nations League games to date, all of which have contained over 2.5 goals.
• Poland clinched a 2-2 draw in the Netherlands in June.

Dutch targeting finals

A return of 10 points from their first four games in Nations League Group A4 means the Netherlands – runners-up in the inaugural edition of this competition in 2018-19, have a fine chance of making next year’s finals. However, Poland – the only side to deny Louis van Gaal’s men victory thus far – will represent stern opponents for the Oranje on Thursday.

While a Davy Klassen double saw the Netherlands come from two goals down to clinch a draw against Poland in June, Czeslaw Michniewicz’s men gave them their toughest test to date. Led by the indomitable Robert Lewandowski, Poland have seen over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven competitive games, and have troubled several big names in recent years; the Eagles have avoided defeat against the Dutch, England, Spain and Italy in the last two years, and are no pushovers.

The Netherlands, however, have been one of the Nations’ League’s most watchable sides; they are the only top-tier country to hit double figures for goals in this campaign, with 17 goals being scored in their four matches, all of which contained over 2.5 goals. Since last October, the Dutch have scored multiple goals in eight of their last nine games, the only exception being a 1-1 friendly draw with Germany.

Goals likely on awkward Poland trip

Though the Netherlands’ fine attacking record makes them favourites for this context, Poland’s reputation as a side with the capacity to trouble more established teams may mean punters should avoid the result markets and back over 2.5 goals.

However, a 2-1 away win appears a prudent correct score prediction, and Memphis Depay – who has nine goals in the Netherlands’ last nine games – could represent a strong anytime scorer pick.