Comments, predictions Croatia vs Poland: Continuous bombardment
The match between Croatia and Poland in the Nations League takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 9. Nghe An Newspaper compiles statistics, analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score of this match.
Latest Croatia vs Poland team information
Looking for their first win in five games, Croatia are likely to tweak their line-up this weekend, potentially switching to a back three.
The absence of Domagoj Vida and Marcelo Brozovic, along with injuries to Josip Stanisic, Martin Erlic, and fitness issues for Duje Caleta-Car, have created major challenges for coach Zlatko Dalic. In the current situation, Caleta-Car was brought on from the bench in the last match, along with Ivan Perisic, who occasionally plays at left-back.
Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic continue to play key roles in midfield, providing a platform for Andrej Kramaric in attack. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Igor Matanovic made his international debut and could be in line to start the upcoming match.
For Poland, captain Robert Lewandowski leads a side without veteran players Kamil Grosicki and Wojciech Szczesny, both of whom have retired from international football, with Szczesny also quitting football altogether. Arkadiusz Milik is also absent through injury. Krzysztof Piatek, in impressive form in the Turkish Super Lig, will partner Lewandowski in attack, with Adam Buksa an alternative option.
With Szczesny out, Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka will be given the chance to start. Piotr Zielinski will still be present in midfield, despite playing little for new club Inter Milan. Croatia and Poland both have their own challenges, but both teams will need to make adjustments to get a good result in the next match.
Latest expected lineup Croatia vs Poland
Croatia:
Livakovic; Jakic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Kovacic, L. Sucic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec
Poland:
Bulka; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Moder, Zalewski; Piatek, Lewandowski
Latest Croatia vs Poland football review
The match between Croatia and Poland is not only an opportunity for both teams to gain three important points in the Nations League group stage, but also a psychological and tactical battle between two teams looking to bounce back after unfortunate failures in recent tournaments. For Croatia, the failure to get past the group stage at Euro 2024 and the recent defeat to Portugal has put heavy pressure on coach Zlatko Dalic and his students. Between injuries to key players and the absence of important players, Dalic will have to be clear-headed in building the squad and choosing tactics to create a convincing performance.
Croatia need to take advantage of their home advantage in Osijek to not only claim three points but also build confidence and momentum for their next games. The return of Ivan Perisic and the emergence of youngsters like Igor Matanovic could be crucial for the hosts to make the difference. They need to improve their finishing and defend, especially against a Poland side who are in good form and are confident from their dramatic win over Scotland.
For Poland, the win over Scotland has given them added motivation and fighting spirit. Led by Robert Lewandowski and notable additions such as Nicola Zalewski, the visitors will look to maintain their good form and exploit Croatia’s weaknesses. Coach Michal Probierz will hope that his players can continue to be effective from set pieces and bring out the best in their strikers to add to their tally.
This match is not only important for the points but also a test of both teams' spirit and ability to cope with the pressure of the tournament. A win will not only help consolidate their position in the group but also be a great motivation for the next matches, at the same time creating an opportunity for mental recovery after the unexpected results.
Croatia vs Poland score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Croatia vs Polandas follows:
- Sportsmole:Croatia 1-1 Poland
- WhoScore:Croatia 2-2 Poland
- Our newspaper predicts:Croatia 2-2 Poland
When and where to watch Croatia vs Poland live?
To watch live the Croatia vs Poland match in the Nations League taking place at 1:45 a.m. on September 9, viewers can watch on TV360here, Mytv systemhereor on online sports channels. Wish you all have fun watching football.
