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Spain U21 vs Poland U21 Prediction & Betting tips
Spain or Italy? Another question asked the experts in the host group A at the European Under-21 Championship. But before the last group match day, the blatant underdog from Poland has the ticket for the semi-final in his own hands. After two victories, a draw would be enough for the Polish offspring to fix the semi-final ticket. At the end of the group stage, there will be a duel between Spain and Poland, where according to current odds the Iberians are the big favorite!
Spain had to beat Italy 3-1 in the first match in a high-class duel, leaving them with their back to the wall in the second group match against Belgium. Only in the final phase, the much needed victory could be retracted. Thus, the chance of winning the group remained alive. Poland prevailed against a stubbornly superior Italian team thanks to sheer effectiveness with 1: 0 and holds at the maximum point of six points.
Nevertheless, Poland is also against Spain as a blatant underdog. A comparison of the fictitious market values alone shows the difference clearly – Spain is valued here with just under 440 million euros, while the cadre of Poland does not even have a value of 40 million euros. The game starts on Saturday evening at 8 pm.
Spain:
Due to the unusual mode at the European Under-21 Championship, any loser could already mean the end. Accordingly bitter for the Spanish national team was the opening defeat against Italy. Despite a strong performance, the Iberians had to give up and were thus already with their backs to the wall. The leaders of head coach Luis de la Fuente knew that only a success would keep the chances for the semi-final alive.
Spain were able to celebrate an early goal, as they did against Italy, but again they equalized before the half-time whistle. Subsequently, Spain was overwhelmingly superior (62% possession, 86% pass rate, twelve corners), but the ball just did not want to cross the line. Substitute Pablo Fornals (who will move to West Ham this summer) was only able to put the ball into the net in the final.
The attacking midfielder got the ball almost 30 meters from the goal, was not attacked and could go to just before the 16er, when he took a heart, his shot was deflected slightly and hit with full force in the far corner. For the 23-year-old two-time A-team player, it was the first goal in the jersey of the Spanish selection – and certainly one of his key goals at the professional level. The later victory of Poland has also played Spain in the cards, because it has the Iberians progress in their own hands.
A victory with three goals difference would catapult Spain into first place in direct comparison with Italy and Poland. Accordingly offensively the favorite will act. In this regard, between Spain and Poland, the forecast for a clear victory of favorites is an obvious option. For the clear victory, however, Spain has to present itself more callous in the exploitation of opportunities. In the tournament so far many possibilities remained unused. Personally, the Spaniards can draw on the full, however, five players are yellow-penalized and would have to watch another warning in a possible semi-final.
Poland:
The Polish U21 selection can already be described as a giant killer. In qualifying, the selection of head coach Czeslaw Michniewicz was indeed without defeat, had to settle for four draws in six games, however, with second place behind Denmark. In the playoff games Poland met on the big favorites from Portugal. The Underdog scored a sensational 3-1 away win. Thus, despite a 1-0 defeat in the home game but still be secured the ticket to Poland. For the first time since 1994, the Poles are back at a U21 European Championship finals.
In the host group, the neighboring country of Germany, however, was credited only an extras role. Compared to the three group opponents, the squad seems relatively weak. The biggest star is Dusseldorf striker Dawid Kownacki, who leads his home country as captain on the pitch. All in all, only their five legionaries can be found in the team. Krystian Bielik, who is actually the center-back, is under contract with Arsenal London and is a top scorer in Italy.
Bielik is a bit more offensive in central midfield, beating Belgium in a 3-2 win and scoring the only goal of the evening against hosts Italy. After a defended shot on goal, he stood right and slammed the leather via inner posts in the stitches. The Bielik goal was one of only four shots on goal. In Italy, the statistics were ultimately no less than 20 degrees. With a little luck (including an offside Italian) and a strong goalkeeper Poland could fix the second tournament victory.
The stat became the main actor in 180 minutes and is the big surprise of the previous tournament. Nevertheless, it is clear to Poland that the team will not be group winners in case of defeat. Regardless of the outcome of the parallel game, second place would be the maximum of emotions. If Italy win against the pointless Belgium, there would be only third place in the final bill.
The Polish achievements in all honor, but a renewed surprise still seems a little unrealistic. The Michniewicz protégés already needed a good deal of luck against Italy; the class difference was visible over long distances. Between Spain and Poland, the odds are extremely lucrative for a tip on the Poles – however, the successful journey now seems to come to an end.
Spain U21 vs Poland U21 head to head matches
07.09.10 EUR Poland U21 Spain U21 0 : 1
04.09.09 EUR Spain U21 Poland U21 2 : 0
16.11.07 EUR Spain U21 Poland U21 3 : 0
12.10.07 EUR Poland U21 Spain U21 0 : 2