Poland vs Estonia prediction: EUROPE: Euro – Qualification – Promotion betting tips on match 2024-03-20 19:45.
[p]After failing to qualify for Euro 2024 by the usual qualification means, Poland and Estonia have been granted another lifeline as they meet here in the play-off semi-final, thanks to their exploits in the UEFA Nations League. A fixture in the final against either Wales or Finland away from home awaits either of these two, where the ultimate prize of a spot in Euro 2024 Group D alongside the Netherlands, Austria, and France will be on the line.[/p]
[p]Poland are understandably the heavy favourites here given their firepower upfront, and the fact they’re ranked 93 places above their visitors according to FIFA. The Eagles will be looking to leverage a seven-game unbeaten streak at home here (W5, D2), and in turn, make the prospect of a fifth consecutive appearance at the European Championships a reality.[/p]
[p]Manager MichaĹ‚ Probierz also has his country’s H2H record with Estonia to motivate his troops, as only once before have Poland lost to Estonia in nine previous meetings (W7, D1). The good news for his counterpart Thomas Häberli is that lone win came the last time these two nations met, although that was over a decade ago in August 2012. [/p]
[p]This Estonian outfit emulating such a result would send shockwaves across Europe, since they’ll be just one game away from a first ever appearance at any major tournament. The Blueshirts finishing bottom of Group F in a winless qualifying campaign won’t inspire much confidence of an upset occurring here, with that fruitless endeavour contributing to their now 11-game winless run (D2, L9).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Poland’s hopes often lie in the hands of their talisman Robert Lewandowski, who won’t panic if he gets off to a slow start since six of his last eight international goals have come after half-time. As for Estonia, they’ll be looking to the experienced Henri Anier to inspire a monumental upset, as six of his last eight international goals have come on the road. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: There have been less than 2.5 goals in 15 of Poland’s last 18 matches.[/p]