Netherlands vs Poland Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 4th, 2025 | Stadion Feijenoord | FIFA World Cup Qualification | 19:45 (BST)

The De Kuip stadium is set to host a high-stakes encounter this Thursday as the Netherlands take on Poland in a pivotal World Cup qualifier. The Dutch, a formidable force in European football, have started their campaign with two comfortable victories and will be looking to lay down a marker against their biggest rivals in the group. Poland, under their new coach Jan Urban and with the return of star striker Robert Lewandowski, will present a disciplined and organised challenge. With both teams eyeing the top spot in the group, this match promises to be a thrilling tactical battle and a true test of their World Cup ambitions.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS at 2.60 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Netherlands vs Poland Predicted Lineups

Netherlands Predicted XI: Bart Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Wout Weghorst

Poland Predicted XI: Wojciech Szczęsny, Matty Cash, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Przemysław Frankowski, Sebastian Szymański, Piotr Zieliński, Damian Szymański, Jakub Moder, Robert Lewandowski, Karol Świderski

Netherlands vs Poland Current League Standings

The Netherlands and Poland are two games into the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. The Netherlands are 2nd in group G with six points from two games. Poland are behind them in 3rd on goal difference. Only the top spot will automatically qualify; however, 1st placed Finland have played two more games, yet are only one point ahead of the Netherlands and Poland. The Netherlands notably have a goal difference of +10, scoring 10 and conceding none in their opening matches against Finland and Malta.

Netherlands vs Poland Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 20 times over the course of their history, most recently in last year's European Championship. The Netherlands have 10 wins, Poland have 3, and there have been 7 draws. Poland have not won this tie since 1979.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• June 2024: Poland 1-2 Netherlands (European Championship)
• September 2022: Poland 0-2 Netherlands (Nations League)
• June 2022: Netherlands 2-2 Poland (Nations League)
• November 2020: Poland 1-2 Netherlands (Nations League)
• September 2020: Netherlands 1-0 Poland (Nations League)

Recent Netherlands and Poland Matches Analysis

Netherlands Last 5 Matches:

• Netherlands 8-0 Malta (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Finland 0-2 Netherlands (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Spain 3-3 Netherlands (UEFA Nations League)
• Netherlands 2-2 Spain (UEFA Nations League)
• Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1 Netherlands (UEFA Nations League)

The Netherlands have proved they can compete at the top of the international game with draws against Spain. Their thrashing of Malta last time out will give them plenty of momentum heading into this game.

Poland Last 5 Matches:

• Finland 2-1 Poland (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Poland 2-0 Moldova (International Friendly)
• Poland 2-0 Malta (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Poland 1-0 Lithuania (UEFA World Cup Qualification)
• Poland 1-2 Scotland (UEFA Nations League)

A loss to Finland was enough for Poland to fire head coach Michal Probierz. Yet, they are still in a strong position to finish second in the group, earning them a spot in the next qualification round.

Netherlands vs Poland Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Netherlands vs Poland Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS @ 2.60 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Netherlands vs Poland

Xavi Simons (Netherlands): At just 22 years old, Simons has become a key creative and goal-scoring threat for the Dutch. In the opening two qualifying matches, his influence has been immense, scoring a goal and providing a crucial assist. His pace, dribbling ability, and high footballing IQ make him a player capable of unlocking even the most disciplined defences.

Robert Lewandowski (Poland): After a brief hiatus, the veteran striker is back in the Poland squad and will be the focal point of their attack. At 37, Lewandowski's goal-scoring record is still a force to be reckoned with, having scored 85 goals in 158 appearances for his country. His experience, finishing, and leadership will be vital for Poland to get a result against the tough Dutch defence.

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands): The Dutch captain remains one of the world's premier central defenders. In the opening two qualifiers, his dominance in the air and ability to organise the backline have been crucial to the Netherlands' success. He has also shown his goal threat from set pieces, scoring a goal in their last win. Van Dijk's battle against Robert Lewandowski will be a true test of his defensive prowess and a highlight of the match.

Netherlands vs Poland Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This fixture will be available to stream with an Amazon Prime subscription in the UK.

Stadium Information: Stadion Feijenoord, more commonly known by its nickname De Kuip, is a stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was completed in 1937. The name is derived from the Feijenoord district in Rotterdam, and from the club with the same name. The stadium hosts the Dutch national football team. The stadium's original capacity was 64,000. In 1949, it was expanded to 69,000, and in 1994 it was converted to a 51,117-seat all-seater.

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