Poland Vs Lithuania Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Poland Vs Lithuania Preview

Tournament: World Cup European Qualifiers

Date: Friday, March 21

Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT

Venue: National Stadium Warsaw

Poland are set to welcome Lithuania in their first match of the World Cup Qualifiers on Friday at the National Stadium Warsaw. This clash will be the first match for both the sides in Group K as they aim to seal their berth in the 2026 World Cup.

Poland endured a tough campaign in the UEFA Nations League finishing bottom to get relegated to the second tier of the competition. However, they have the chance to start fresh in the World Cup Qualifiers as they aim to secure their place. They are drawn in Group K alongside Finland, Malta, Lithuania, and either of Netherlands and Spain. Michal Probierz's side has a lot of tasks ahead to turn their season around after failing to register any wins in their last five matches. With superstars like Robert Lewandowski in their ranks, they have all the tools to fight for the top spot in this competition.

Lithuania on the other hand had a disappointing campaign in the third division of the UEFA Nations League as they finished bottom in the group after losing all of their six matches. They now find themselves in a challenging group consisting of big-tier nations like Poland, Finland, and all. Defensively they are conceding goals very cheaply failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last seven matches. However, their attacking play hasn't helped them either after managing to score four goals in the last six matches. Nevertheless, it's too early to make any conclusion with the competition still very long.

Poland National Football Team News

Marcin Bulka of Nice has emerged as the first-choice goalkeeper for Poland after Wojciech Szczesny retired from international football. He is likely to start here with Premier League defenders Matty Cash, Jan Bednarek, and Jakub Kiwior to lead the defense. The good news for them is Robert Lewandowski is back with the squad and is in great form and shape. Elsewhere, we don't expect much change in the midfield from last time with Sebastian Szymanski, Jakub Moder, and Bartosz Slisz forming the midfield.

Lithuania National Football Team News

Lithuania doesn't have any injury concerns in their squad. They are likely to stick to their 3-5-2 formation with Tomas Kalinauskas and Armandas Kucys leading the line upfront. In Goalie Edgaras Jankauskas is expected to start after establishing as the first choice keeper and Gvidas Gineitis and Matijus Remeikis are likely to start in the central midfield positions.

Poland Vs Lithuania Predicted Lineups

Poland National Football Team Predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Bulka

Defenders: Cash, Bednarek, Kiwior

Midfielders: Kaminski, Szymanski, Moder, Slisz, Zalewski

Attackers: Lewandowski, Urbanski

Lithuania National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Gertmonas

Defenders: Utkus, Girdvainis, Milasius

Midfielders: Sirvys, Cernych, Ginetis, Remeikis, Lasickas

Attackers: Kalinauskas, Kucys

Poland Vs Lithuania H2H Record

Poland and Lithuania have faced each other four times before this clash with Poland coming out top on two occasions and drawing once and losing another.

Key players to watch in Poland Vs Lithuania

Robert Lewandowski (Poland National Football Team)

Robert Lewandowski is probably one of the best strikers of this generation having consistently scored goals for club and country over the years. He is currently the leading goal-scorer for Poland on the international stage with 83 goals in 156 appearances which is among the best in the world. This season, he looks unstoppable at the moment with the Barcelona talisman flying at the moment with 35 goals already in all competitions. Lewandowski is known for excellent movements, and clinical finishing and can score all kinds of goals.

Gvidas Gineitis (Lithuania National Football Team)

The exciting 20-year-old Torino midfielder has emerged as the next big thing from Lithuania to make a name for himself in one of the best leagues in Europe. At this age, he has already established himself as a starter for Torino in Serie A making 22 appearances this season while also getting on the scoresheet two times and providing an assist. Gineitis made his debut for the national team as a 17-year-old in 2022 and since has gone on to make 18 appearances. Known for his excellent passing tackling and interceptions, he will be very crucial for them here to secure a result.

Poland Vs Lithuania Prediction

Both sides are heading into this match in poor form having failed to register a single win in their last five matches. Lithuania in comparison to Poland are very far from reaching its level as the quality of squads particularly the individuals separated them from Poland. We expect the home team to secure a dominating win here and start their qualifying campaign with a win.

Prediction Score: Poland 4-0 Lithuania

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