France vs Poland Euro 2024: Predictions, Match Preview, and Betting Tips

France’s Last 5 Matches:

• 21-Jun-24 – Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 France
• 17-Jun-24 – Euro 2024: Austria 0-1 France
• 09-Jun-24 – Friendly: France 0-0 Canada
• 05-Jun-24 – Friendly: France 3-0 Luxembourg
• 26-Mar-24 – Friendly: France 3-2 Chile

France’s recent form has been positive, with a crucial win against Austria and solid defensive displays against the Netherlands, although they would have expected to win. Their ability to score multiple goals in friendlies showcases their attacking strength. In their last Euro 2024 match, they managed a goalless draw against the Netherlands.

Poland’s Last 5 Matches:

• 21-Jun-24 – Euro 2024: Poland 1-3 Austria
• 16-Jun-24 – Euro 2024: Poland 1-2 Netherlands
• 10-Jun-24 – Friendly: Poland 2-1 Turkey
• 07-Jun-24 – Friendly: Poland 3-1 Ukraine
• 26-Mar-24 – Euro Qualifier: Wales 0-0 Poland

Poland’s recent form has been poor in the European Championships, losing both of their group stage matches. However, they have shown some capability in friendly matches, with victories over Turkey and Ukraine. Their last match at Euro 2024 ended in a heavy 3-1 defeat to Austria.

France (4-3-1-2):

Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Theo Hernández; N’Golo Kanté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Antoine Griezmann; Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé

Poland (3-5-2):

Wojciech Szczęsny; Jan Bednarek, Paweł Dawidowicz, Jakub Kiwior; Piotr Zieliński, B. Slisz, N. Zalewski, P. Frankowski, T. Romanczuk; Robert Lewandowski, Kacper Urbański

France:

Kylian Mbappé (Doubtful)

Poland:

No major injuries reported

France:

Strategy Focus: France is likely to dominate possession and use their pace on the wings to stretch Poland’s defence. Griezmann will play a crucial role in linking the midfield and attack, providing through balls for Mbappé and Dembélé.
Potential Adjustments: If Poland sits deep, France might push their full-backs higher up the pitch to create more attacking options and overload the wide areas.

Key Player Battles:

Kylian Mbappé vs Jan Bednarek: Mbappé’s speed and dribbling could be a significant threat against Bednarek, who needs to be at his best to contain the French star.
N’Golo Kanté vs Piotr Zieliński: Kanté’s ability to break up play and transition quickly will be vital against Zieliński, who is key to Poland’s creative play.

Poland:

Strategy Focus: Poland will look to stay compact and hit France on the counter-attack, utilising Lewandowski’s clinical finishing and Zieliński’s vision.
Potential Adjustments: Poland may need to adjust to a more defensive stance if France exerts heavy pressure, possibly switching to a 5-3-2 formation to add more defensive stability.

Key Player Battles:

Robert Lewandowski vs Dayot Upamecano: Lewandowski’s positioning and finishing skills will test Upamecano’s defensive abilities throughout the match.
B. Slisz vs Antoine Griezmann: Slisz will need to be vigilant in marking Griezmann, whose playmaking can unlock defences with his passing and movement.