Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(4) 4 Goals 2 (2)
(4) 3 Assists 2 (2)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
28.3 Average Age 27.3
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182.3
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 1.4 (1.5)
(54%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 47% (45%)
(1.7) 1.4 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.5) 1.5 Tackles pg 2.3 (2.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EURO Grp. A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Tomas Rosicky Doubtful 6.5
Player Reason Status Rating
Damien Perquis Doubtful 6.6
Eugen Polanski Doubtful 6.96
Dariusz Dudka Doubtful 6.61

Team News

  • Both Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky went to hospital for scans on respective shoulder and knee injuries but both were given the all clear and should be fit to feature.
  • The Arsenal-man has began his recovery away from the rest of the group and is slightly more of a doubt in a midfield in which Hubschmann and Jiracek should keep their places.
  • Elsewhere, David Limbersky came in to replace Hubnik last time out, moving Kadlec to centre-back. Tomas Pekhart will hope to get a chance to start ahead of the ineffective, up-to-now, Baros up front.
  • Poland have keeper Wojciech Szczesny back from suspension and coach Smuda has confirmed that he will go straight back into the side despite assured displays from Tyton in his absence.
  • Elsewhere, however, the likes of Perquis (elbow), Polanski (knee) and Dudka (stomach) are all doubts to face the Czech Republic, though the former doesn't need an X-ray as first feared.
  • Poland will need Polanski's battle in midfield and he is likely to start, however, if Dudka cannot recover in time, the likes of Rybus, Mierzejewski and Matuschyk will hope to start in midfield.

Prediction

  • A win for either side here will see them qualify, and what a time it would be for co-hosts Poland to secure their first ever victory at a European Championships.
  • Both of these sides have come out of the blocks quickly in their matches so far so you can expect a lively start to this one, though the team to settle down and control the tempo later on may be the best bet to win come Saturday.
  • Assuming Perquis and Polanski can recover, Poland may be favourites as they have played the better football of the two at times, so a home win could send the fans into raptures.
Prediction:
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Latest Comments

 
  • Again, how Poland can score when 3 DM, they have to win, but not with 8defensive players....

  • Czech Republic 2:1 Poland

  • Actually, Szczesny is not sure to start. Smuda clarified that the goalkeeping coach will choose the one who's in best disposition. So don't bet on that. Also, it looks like Poland will actually play set 4-3-2-1, which has been looking good in the match with Russia. So either Obraniak or Mierzejewski will play on the left wing, and there will be an additional defensive midfielder, Dudka or Matuszczyk, depending on injuries. Either way, the three Dortmund players can traditionally be expected to be the main attacking threat.

  • 1-1

    Goals from Rosicky and Boenisch (header from set piece).

  • 1-2

  • Poland 2-1 Czech Republic

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