Poland vs Romania - World Cup Qualification Europe Preview and Odds

Published on: 10/06/2017

Poland vs Romania - World Cup Qualification Europe Preview and Odds

June 10, 2017 19:45pm - Stadium Narodowy

World Cup Qualification - Group E

Group E favourites Poland can strengthen their position at the top of the table with a win over fourth-ranked Poland on Saturday night. With four wins and a draw from their five games played, Adam Nawaka`s men have already opened up a six-point lead over second-ranked Montenegro.

As things stand, Poland look all set to take their place in next year`s FIFA showpiece event in Russia but there is still some work left to do. A win on Saturday would make their inclusion all but certain.

They come into this match on the back of a 2-1 win away to Montenegro that extended their unbeaten run since Euro 2016 to six matches. The Polish side are strong on home soil with their only defeat in their last 17 matches coming at the hands of the Netherlands.

Meanwhile, Romania have had a steady campaign so far with just one defeat in the five games they have played. As things stand, they have accumulated six points and remain just a point behind second-ranked Montenegro in what is proving to be a tight group.

After qualifying for Euro 2016, they will be hopeful of making it to Russia but will face competition from three other teams for the coveted play-off place. Five of their last eight away games have ended as draws, most notably a 2-2 stalemate in Italy just 19 months ago. They come into this match on the back of a 1-0 friendly defeat away to Russia on Tuesday night.

Recent form (All competitions)

Poland: WDWWW

Romania: DLLDW

Betting odds and tips

Poland drew at home to Slovenia in a friendly match this week and their home matches often prove to be very tight affairs. Likewise, Romania have a habit of drawing away from home so that bet looks the best option here.

You can back the Draw at 3/1 with Bet365. The Draw with Both Teams to Score could also come into play and is available at 5/1 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris