Poland vs Albania
2nd September 1945hrs
Football – International – 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
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Odds: 3/1 odds taken 1515 GMT, Wednesday 1 September
On Thursday night, Poland entertain Albania at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw for a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Albanians are currently two points above the Poles in a very competitive Group I. England lead the way and are red-hot favourites to finish top, but the race for second and a play-off berth could go to the wire. Will Poland pick up a crucial three points on home soil, or can Albania cause an upset and move on to nine points? We have the best odds and predictions.
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Poland Preview – Can the Poles return to winning ways?
Paulo Sousa’s Poland were fancied to finish in the top two of Group I before a ball was kicked. However, the Poles have taken just four points from their opening three matches, sitting in fourth place as a result.
On the opening matchday, Poland were involved in a six-goal thriller with Hungary, drawing 3-3 in Budapest. The White and Reds eased to a 3-0 home win over minnows Andorra in game two, but they were beaten 2-1 by England at Wembley Stadium in their last qualifier.
This could be a make-or-break game for Poland. Defeat could leave them six points behind second, while a win could close the gap. Sousa’s side are available at 1/2 to pick up a precious three points.
Albania Preview – Will the Albanians leave Poland with a positive result?
After three games, Albania have been very competitive in Group I. The Albanians have improved drastically in recent years, and could they reach their first ever World Cup? So far, Edoardo Reja’s men have taken six points from a possible nine.
The Red and Blacks opened with a hard-fought 1-0 away win in Andorra before losing 2-0 at home to Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions. On matchday three, Albania picked up a 2-0 victory against San Marino in Serravalle.
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Victory on Polish turf on Thursday will make them genuine play-off contenders. The bookies have the away win priced at 11/2 at the time of writing.
Poland vs Albania Betting Advice
This will be the first meeting between the pair since an international friendly fixture back in May 2008. Maciej Zurawski’s early goal gave the Poles a 1-0 win. Poland also won 1-0 in a friendly three years earlier. Thursday’s game will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two nations.
Key Facts – Poland vs Albania Betting Tip
- Poland have taken four points from a possible nine
- Albania have picked up two Group I wins
- This will be the first meeting between Poland and Albania for over 13 years
Having dropped five points already, this really is a must-win game for Poland. Defeat could be disastrous, but we fancy the home side to edge an entertaining affair in Warsaw. Back Poland to win and both teams to score at 3/1.
Robert Lewandowski is highly regarded as the world’s best striker these days. The Bayern Munich ace, who is 33-years-old now, has already scored seven goals in four appearances for his club this term. Lewandowski hit a hat-trick in his last Bayern match, and the Poland captain is priced at 12/5 to open the scoring on Thursday.
The best betting odds for Poland vs Albania
Poland to win: 1/2 at Bet365
Draw: 16/5 at Bet365
Albania to win: 11/2 at Bet365
