There are a lot of subtexts in this match. Scotland, having defeated Poland, can not only secure a place in the play-offs for the right to remain in Division B, but even the quarter-finals of the Nations Line. It also retains the theoretical chances of getting into the first pot during the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifying groups, which will change almost the entire picture of the qualifying draw. For Poland, the matter with the basket is decided (second), but the fight for Division A also touches a nerve. In addition, it is important for “Kadre” to improve their psychological state after losing 1:5 to Portugal in the previous match.
League of Nations. Division A. Group 1
Monday. 11/18/2024
Poland. Warsaw. Stadium “Narodovy”
Referee in the field – Christian Dingert (Germany)
Poland 21:45 Scotland
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Poland News
Poland is going through a difficult period right now. Generally. After the change of coach, our neighbors are still in search of their own style, their own signature style. Of course, this cannot but affect the results.
At the European Championships, which took place this summer, the Poles did not make it out of the group (but it was difficult – Austria, the Netherlands, France). After that, it seemed like they started the Nations League well – with a 3:2 away victory over Scotland – but then they didn’t win a single match out of the next four. So it turns out that Poland’s only victory in almost six months is over today’s opponent.
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Poland, in principle, can afford a draw in today’s match. From a tournament point of view, this will weigh as much as a victory (either a draw or a victory – third place in the table). But it is important for the Poles to win for internal balance. The 1:5 from Portugal, received a few days earlier, unsettled us.
Poland has problems with the squad. Robert Lewandowski is out due to injury. Of the players who were called to the training camp, the participation of Bartosz Berezhinsky and ex-Ukrainian Taras Romanchuk remains in question.
Scotland News
In general, Scotland’s situation with results is similar to Poland’s – also not leaving the group for the Euro, and also only one victory since then in all tournaments. And it was obtained just recently, a few days earlier over Croatia. And before that there was a draw with Portugal, which in total returned the Scotts to the fight to maintain their residence in Division A. Moreover, unlike Poland, Scotland has a chance to reach the quarterfinals of the Nations League.
After all, it is three points behind Croatia and is not inferior to it in terms of personal meetings. Therefore, a victory over Poland and a defeat for the Croats by Portugal will take Scotland to second place in the table, and at the same time to the quarter-finals. And at the same time – in the first basket of the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw. Very high stakes.
It is worth remembering that Scotland (like Poland) could theoretically be Ukraine’s opponent in the B/A playoffs in the spring. This is if it takes third place in the group, and Ukraine takes second place in its own.
Poland – Scotland. Statistics of personal meetings
In the current Nations League, as already mentioned, Poland defeated Scotland 3:2 away. And before that there were three matches between these teams, which ended in a draw. Scotland last celebrated success in this confrontation in 2014, defeating the Poles in sparring 1:0.
Last five matches between teams
- 03/05/2014. TM. Poland – Scotland 0:1
- 10/14/2014. Euro 2016 qualification. Poland – Scotland 2:2
- 10/08/2015. Euro 2016 qualification. Scotland 2-2 Poland
- 03/24/2022. TM. Poland – Scotland 1:1
- 09/05/2024. LN. Scotland 2-3 Poland
Poland – Scotland. Latest team matches
Poland, apart from this League of Nations, last won during the preparation for Euro 2024, when there were friendly matches, in particular with Ukraine. In this Nations League there was a victory over Scotland away, as well as a spectacular 3:3 draw with Croatia.
Poland’s last five matches
- 09/05/2024. LN. Scotland 2-3 Poland
- 09/08/2024. LN. Croatia – Poland 1:0
- 12.10.2024. LN. Poland – Portugal 1:3
- 10/15/2024. LN. Poland – Croatia 3:3
- 15.11.2024. LN. Portugal – Poland 5:1
Scotland has a similar picture. Also only one draw and one victory since Euro 2024 inclusive. However, this success took place chronologically in the last two fights, so the Scots’ psychological state is better.
Scotland’s last five matches
- 09/05/2024. LN. Scotland 2-3 Poland
- 09/08/2024. LN. Portugal – Scotland 2:1
- 10/12/2024. LN. Croatia 2-1 Scotland
- 15.10.2024. LN. Scotland – Portugal 0:0
- 11/15/2024. LN. Scotland 1-0 Croatia
Poland – Scotland. Team standings
Poland’s maximum is third place and a playoff for maintaining its residence in Division A. To do this, “Kadr” needs not to lose to Scotland. Scotland has more options. Draw or defeat – last place and relegation to Division B. Victory without defeat of Croatia in a parallel game – third place and B/A playoffs. Victory while Croatia lost to Portugal – second place, the quarter-finals of the Nations League and the first qualifying basket.
Poland – Scotland. Bet and odds
Poland – Scotland. Forecast for the match from UA-Football
Draw 1:1. Both teams will have enough motivation. Perhaps motivation will be the biggest trump card of both teams, because from a purely sporting point of view, both are not impressive. Poland knows how to contrast its arguments with Scotland’s strong style and, even without Robert Lewandowski, should at least not lose at home. Since a draw will satisfy the Poles, we predict exactly this outcome – when some will not be capable of more, and others will not want to scour.
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