Poland vs Belgium

Poland and Belgium are set to square off at the PGE Narodowy in a high-stakes 2022/23 UEFA Nations League Group A4.

Poland looked on the cusp of staging an upset in Rotterdam last time out, but the Netherlands came from a 2-0 down to hold them to a 2-2 draw. An indifferent three-game start to the new Nations League campaign (W1, D1, L1) leaves the Poles with a realistic opportunity to secure top-table finish in Group A1. But to achieve that feat, they first need to avenge a humiliating 6-1 defeat in the reverse fixture and in turn post their third H2H victory in four against Belgium. Back in Warsaw, Czesław Michniewicz’s men can find some comfort in a decent run of three wins from four home internationals (L1). Each victory in that sequence saw Poland net 2+ goals, suggesting another enthralling contest could be the order of the day.

As for Belgium, an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Wales on Matchday 3 maintained their sticky patch, leaving them at a single win in three Group A1 fixtures (D1, L1). Indeed, Roberto Martinez’s lads are not enjoying the best of times, having only won twice in their last six internationals (D3, L1). Belgium’s defensive frailties have seen them keep just three clean sheets in 12 matches since exiting Euro 2020 last summer. Additionally, a narrow 1-0 triumph over Belarus in September 2021 remains their solitary shutout in six post-Euro 2020 away games. ‘De Rode Duivels’ head into proceedings hoping to end an abysmal run of four winless away internationals (D3, L1) and potentially post their first victory on foreign soil in 2022.