Poland and the Netherlands will get Group D underway at Euro 2024, meeting at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion on Sunday, June 16.
Poland sneaked through to the Euros via a playoff, while the Netherlands qualified comfortably and aim to claim their second European title. Their opponents are playing at their fifth consecutive Euros, but this will be a hugely difficult opening game. The Eagles have not won in their past 12 meetings with the Oranje since a 2-0 victory in 1979.
Poland were also hit with a setback as star striker Robert Lewandowski will miss this game due to injury.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, part of the 1988 Euro-winning team, leads a strong squad despite injury woes. Midfielders Teun Koopmeiners and Frenkie de Jong withdrew from the squad, but the Dutch still boast a solid lineup. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk commands the defence, while Memphis Depay, Lewandowski's ex-Barcelona teammate, leads the attack.
The Dutch are keen to shine again in Germany, while Poland hope to overcome their long-standing struggles against the Oranje. Will they break their winless streak, or will the Netherlands continue their dominance?
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What time is Poland vs. Netherlands kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off from Volksparkstadion on June 16 at 3:00 p.m. local time in Hamburg.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, June 16 | 11:00 p.m. (AEST) |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, June 16 | 10:30 p.m. (ACST) |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, June 16 | 9:00 p.m. (AWST) |
Poland vs. Netherlands lineups & team news
Poland will be without their top scorer Robert Lewandowski and Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik due to injuries. Coach Probierz will need to get creative with his attack. Karol Swiderski, despite an ankle problem, might play as a false nine. Alternatively, Krzysztof Piatek or Adam Buksa could lead the line.
In goal, experienced Wojciech Szczesny, with 82 caps, will start. Piotr Zielinski, another Italy-based player, will control the midfield.
Poland projected starting lineup (3-5-1-1): Szczesny (GK) — Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior — Frankowski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Moder, Zalewski — Zielinski — Buksa.
Netherlands also have injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, and Teun Koopmeiners are out of the tournament. Full-back Ian Maatsen was called up as cover, but Nathan Ake or Micky van de Ven are expected to start on the left side of defense.
Memphis Depay will likely play as the central striker, with Wout Weghorst also an option, but Bryan Brobbey is set to miss out on the opener due to a hamstring injury. Denzel Dumfries, who provided five assists in qualifying, is likely to feature on the right, facing competition from Jeremie Frimpong.
Netherlands projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK) — Dumfries, Van Dijk, Ake, Van de Ven — Schouten, Veerman — Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo — Depay.
Poland vs. Netherlands prediction
- Score prediction: Poland 0-2 Netherlands
The Netherlands are favoured to win their Euro 2024 opener against Poland, and for good reason. The Dutch have clinched six wins in their past 10 matches, showcasing exceptional form and consistency. In contrast, Poland managed three wins and three draws in their most recent six games.
With Poland missing their star striker Lewandowski, they might struggle in both attack and defending set-pieces. Many pundits believe the Netherlands could aim for the semifinals and they should be able to secure a comfortable victory here.
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