Ace Football previews the international friendly match between Poland and Iceland and offers betting tips, odds, and stats.
Poland play host Iceland in Poznan on Tuesday evening for one final friendly before the European Championship begins.
Poles hoping for fresh start.
Poland head into this encounter on the back of a mixed run of results. In their last 3 matches, Paulo Sousa’s side demolished Andorra in a 3-0 win, followed by a 2-1 defeat against England. Their most recent match brought a 1-1 draw against Russia.
The pressure to deliver on their own turf will be on, especially as Poland have won just 1 of their last 6 games at home.
Visitors hope to embark on a winning streak.
A sigh of relief was heard from the Iceland dressing room last week when they finally managed a win again. In their last 3 matches, Arnar Vioarsson’s side demolished Liechtenstein in a 4-1 win, followed by a 2-1 defeat against Mexico. Their most recent match brought a 1-0 win against the Faroe Islands.
Form has left a lot to be desired recently, but Iceland can take heart from Liechtenstein and the Faroe Islands away from home.
Poland vs Iceland H2H
Poles have the momentum
The last match between these two sides was a friendly back in November 2015. Poland claimed a 4-2 victory on that occasion. The home team go into their latest match against Iceland with a 3-1-0 record in recent meetings in friendlies.
Season facts for Poland and Iceland.
Facts are calculated for Friendlies
- Poland unbeaten in the last 3 matches in a row;
- Poland unbeaten in the last 3 matches in a row at home;
- Poland conceded in the last 8 of 10 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Poland’s last 4 of 6 matches.
- Iceland scored in the last 15 of 17 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Iceland’s last 4 of 6 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 2.5 in Iceland’s last 4 of 6 matches;
- Iceland have not conceded in the last 4 of 6 matches.
According to bookmakers, Poland have a 71% chance of beating Iceland. That equals odds of 1.49 on a home win, while the draw sits at 4.75. Placing a bet on the away win returns you odds 8.50.