POLAND v ISRAEL
European Championship
Monday 10th June 2019
Kickoff: 1945hrs
Pick: Poland win
Bookmaker: Boylesports
Odds: 1.53 (odds taken at 02:47 GMT, 10 June 2019)
We turn next to Group G and a clash between group leaders, Poland and 2nd placed Israel as the betting tips continue at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw as both teams look to pull away from their respective rivals at the top of the group…
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Poland – Can Poland increase lead at top of Group G?
Poland sit top of Group G with a 2-point margin over their Monday night’s opponents, Israel, as the hosts look to open up a gap at the top of the five-nation group which would further strengthen their grip on an automatic qualification spot for the Euro 2020 finals next year.
Poland have started their Euro 2020 in impressive fashion as the hosts possess a 100% winning record so far in these group matches, following three wins out of their first three matches with victories over Austria, Latvia and North Macedonia respectively.
Even more impressive is the fact that the Poles have yet to concede a goal so far in these Euro 2020 qualifiers, and manager Jerzy Brzeczek will be keen for his side to continue their solid defensive performances here this evening no doubt, but they’ll be wary of prolific Israeli striker, Zahavi (7 goals) this evening.
However, Poland have actually achieved better results away form home of late as they’re unbeaten in their last 6 matches on the road, while at home, the hosts have won just 1 of their last 7 matches on home soil – so they’ll be keen to get a result in their own backyard here.
Israel Prediction – Can Israel keep pace with Poland?
Israel’s fortunes have certainly picked up in recent times as the visitors have lost just 1 of their last 7 matches overall in all competitions which was a 3-2 loss away at Scotland in the recent Nations League, but wins against Scotland (at home), Albania, Guatemala, Austria and Latvia will give them confidence of getting something out of their trip to Warsaw on Monday night.
That said, Israel’s results away from home have been far more modest as they’ve picked up just 2 wins out of their last 7 matches on their travels with wins achieved at minnows, Liechtenstein and Latvia, while slumping to defeats at Spain 4-1, Italy 1-0, Albania 1-0, Northern Ireland 3-0 and the aforementioned 3-2 loss at Scotland.
If Israel are to get anything out of Poland in this encounter, you feel that their striker Zahavi will need to continue his goalscoring exploits on the road here, following his hat-trick against Latvia and scoring 10 goals in his last 10 matches for both club and country.
Zahavi is likely to be monitored extremely closely on Monday night, while Poland have their own deadly strike weapon up front – Robert Lewandowski.
Key-Facts – Poland v Israel
- Poland are unbeaten in their last 4 matches in all competitions
- Poland possess a 100% winning record and have also kept 3 clean sheets
- Israel have won just 2 of their last 7 away matches in all competitions
Betting Tips Verdict
Poland will need to keep an eye on Zahavi, but Lewandowski could settle matters in favour of the hosts here.
