Netherlands vs Poland Prediction 04.09.2025
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Netherlands vs Poland Prediction
Netherlands vs Poland Prediction and Betting Tips for the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on Thursday at De Kuip, Rotterdam. Oranje are aiming to maintain their 100% start, while Poland enter with a new coach at the helm. In this article, you’ll also find World Cup Predictions and insights from XpertStats experts.
- Netherlands have scored 10 goals in their first two qualifiers without conceding.
- Poland lost their last qualifier against Finland, ending a strong start.
- Robert Lewandowski returns as captain after a brief exile.
- De Kuip will host the 21st all-time meeting between these two nations.
Ronald Koeman couldn’t have asked for a brighter start to qualifying. A 2-0 victory over Finland, followed by an 8-0 demolition of Malta, has restored some swagger to a Dutch side that had looked shaky earlier in the year. Memphis Depay, Donyell Malen, and even Virgil van Dijk got on the scoresheet in Groningen, underlining the attacking depth. That win wasn’t just three points, it was a statement and the kind that makes you wonder if this team is finally clicking again.
There’s history too. The Netherlands haven’t lost to Poland since 1979, and they head into Thursday unbeaten in their last 11 World Cup qualifiers. Nine wins, two draws, and not a single defeat. At home, they’ve been even more ruthless, rattling off nine straight victories while barely conceding. Can Koeman’s men really keep this going? On current form, you’d bet they can.
Poland, though, are unpredictable. After a positive start with wins over Lithuania and Malta, their campaign hit a bump in Helsinki, where Finland pulled off a 2-1 upset. That defeat cost Michal Probierz his job, handing the reins to Jan Urban. It’s a bold appointment Urban’s experience as an assistant is decades old, and he now has to steady the ship in one of Europe’s toughest qualifying groups. His first big call? Reinstating Robert Lewandowski as captain. That might just be the olive branch the squad needed.
Lewandowski is back, but his match sharpness is in question. Just 26 minutes of La Liga action this season means Poland may need to lean on Krzysztof Piatek or Karol Swiderski if the Barcelona man isn’t fully ready. Still, his presence changes everything. A new manager bounce, a point to prove, and the weight of history against them Poland’s visit to Rotterdam has the feel of a night where anything could happen. For fans of big games and bold storylines, this is one to watch, and it fits right into the bigger picture of World Cup Predictions unfolding this week.
Backing Over 2.5 Goals feels justified given how both sides are shaping up. The Netherlands have scored 10 goals in just two qualifiers, showing they’re not just winning games but doing it with flair. Memphis Depay is chasing Robin van Persie’s all-time scoring record, while Cody Gakpo is in dangerous form on the wing. That attacking mix will test Poland’s defense, which looked shaky in the 2-1 loss to Finland. On the other side, Robert Lewandowski’s return adds real firepower for the visitors. Even if he’s short of minutes, his presence creates space for Piotr Zielinski and Krzysztof Piatek. Historically, this fixture delivers goals too: their last meeting in Euro 2024 ended 2-1 to the Dutch. With both teams boasting attacking threats and Poland still adjusting to a new system under Jan Urban, chances should flow freely. A lively, open game looks far more likely than a cagey stalemate.
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