With three rounds of games completed, both teams have picked up four points to sit three points behind leaders Netherlands in Group 4 of League A.
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Poland will host Belgium in a UEFA Nations League fixture at National Stadium Warsaw on Tuesday. With three rounds of games completed, both teams have picked up four points to sit at the second and third spot in Group 4 of League A, separated by goal difference. Both sides head into the tie on the back of draws, as Poland played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against leaders Netherlands, while the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales, last week. As far as the official head-to-head record of the two teams are concerned, both nations have won seven games each in 20 matches played between the two teams. But the Eagles surprisingly have a superior record when it comes to recent results, having won five of the last seven encounters between the two teams.
? Touchdown in Warsaw ?? #DEVILTIME pic.twitter.com/J9aKCBuGdE
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 13, 2022
The Eagles started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Wales, before being thrashed 6-1 by Belgium, who are ranked second in the FIFA Rankings, in the second match. And then, Czesław Michniewicz’s side displayed a clinical counter-attacking football to share the spoils against Oranje. At De Kuip, Matty Cash netted the first goal for Poland before Piotr Zielinski doubled the lead early in the second half. But the hosts were quick to respond and netted twice in the space of four minutes to share the points. Poland’s form of late has been hot and cold, having won three times in their last seven outings across all competitions.
Belgium, on the other hand, began their 2022-23 Nations League campaign with a humiliating 4-1 loss to Netherlands. And then, the Red Devils quickly got their act together to thrash Poland in the reverse fixture before sharing the spoils against the Dragons. At Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, Martinez’ side took the lead through Youri Tielemans in the 51st minute before Brennan Johnson netted the equaliser for Wales, four minutes from time. Belgium’s recent form doesn’t do justice to their incredible squad strength, having won just three of their last seven games across all competitions.
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Poland’s talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski, who missed the previous game, should be included in starting eleven on Tuesday. Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny could make his first Nations League appearance of this campaign. Szymon Zukowski is expected to come back into the midfield. As for Belgium, head coach Martinez has revealed that Kevin de Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Meunier will not be involved in the match. There are doubts over the involvement of Dedryck Boyata and Axel Witsel.
Poland probable starting lineup: Szczęsny; Cash, Glik, Bednarek, B Bereszyński; Krychowiak, Żurkowski; Frankowski, Zielinski, Zalewski; Lewandowski.
Belgium probable starting lineup: Casteels; Vertonghen, Alderweireld, Dendoncker; Vanaken, Tielemans, Saelemakers, T Hazard; Praet, Batshuayi, E Hazard.
The UEFA Nations League match between Poland and Belgium will take place at the National Stadium Warsaw and it will kickoff at 12:15 am IST on June 15, Wednesday
Select UEFA Nations League 2022-23 matches will be telecast live on the Sony TEN network in India. Besides, live streaming of these matches will be available on SonyLIV and JioTV apps and OTT platforms in India.
