Poland v Greece betting odds at Bet365 gets the big summer fiesta of football under way on June 8th, as the match starts the beginning of Euro 2012. Joint host nation Poland will naturally be looking for a big start in front of their home fans in Warsaw. This is Group A action and the first chance to get a look at some of the underdog teams in the competition. The could actually be a strong momentum with Poland in this game, as they have won four of the last five meetings against Greece, and the Poles have only ever lost three matches against them. A win for Poland would naturally lift the roof for the tournament and put a massive dent in the hopes of 2004 European Champions Greece making it through to the knock-out stage. Poland of course, skipped the prolonged qualification process but they have had plenty of international friendly experience. Over the last 18 months, Franciszek Smuda’s men have beat the Ivory Coast, and Argentina, and they have even held Germany to a draw. So there are some positives side, but the Bialo-czerwoni (white and reds) are not one of the most consistent sides, but at least they are on the right path.
Poland v Greece Euro 2012 Odds at Bet365
Poland Evens, Draw 11/5, Greece 16/5
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The development of football in the country hasn’t exactly been a priority in recent times, but there has been a big regeneration with them hosting the European finals. Poland only made their debut at the European Championships in 2008, where they could not get out of the group stage. They failed to make it to the 2010 World Cup after finishing second from bottom in their qualification group. The big dangerman for Poland is going to be Robert Lewandowski, a young, proven goalscorer in the German Bundesliga. He will carry the hopes of the attack on his shoulders, and has actually been a popular attraction in Euro 2012 Golden Boot betting, where is trading at 18/1 with Bet365. So, as we head to Poland v Greece betting, Poland will finally get to test the results of their work through the international friendly matches they have played. Are they up for the challenge? Well, going unbeaten in their last six against the Greeks is pretty solid form. Their most recent meeting was in March last year in Larissa, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
We’re not expecting a goal fest to kick off Euro 2012 with this match up. Greece, winners of the 2004 European Championship, were solid through qualification for the finals, going unbeaten through their group. What you get with Greece is narrow wins and they owe it all to their discipline and defensive work. They are not an expansive side, but they work very hard through the middle of the park to limit the options of opponents. Greece don’t have a great deal of forward power, their top scorer through the ten qualification matches was three players with two goals a piece. Greece shared 14 goals among eleven players during Euro 2012 qualification and while their own attack is limited, they will stand up well defensively and give their group opponents a hard time. Can they come away with maximum points in Poland v Greece betting? They have a good chance, as Poland are bound to be a bit nervy, and Greece are far more solid, organised and compact. Greece have played three matches this year, picking up two draws and one win. Their ability just to grind out results could well see them make a positive stamp in the record books in their head to head against Poland.
Poland v Greece Betting Prediction: There will be more of a threat from Poland in what should be an evenly matched encounter. Poland have won their last three matches, and should be confident. The thing is, they are really untested at high pressure moments like this, opening a European Championship in front of their own crowd? Greece may just be being underestimated by a lot of people, and may well be worth backing Greece at +0.25 Asian Handicap for 5/4 with Bet365 to at least get a draw.
