Evening Standard
·21 de junho de 2024
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·21 de junho de 2024
Robert Lewandowski could return for Poles in Berlin
Opening defeats to group favourites Netherlands and France, respectively, have left both staring elimination in the face early on at the Euros.
Even with four third-placed teams qualifying for the last-16, either side failing to win here will leave them on the brink of a group-stage exit.
Poland performed admirably against the Dutch but failed to truly threaten having taken an early lead through Adam Buksa. The return of Robert Lewandowski will be key to their hopes of a better display.
Austria also had their moments against France before falling to a narrow defeat.
Poland vs Austria is scheduled for a 5pm BST kick-off today, Friday June 21, 2024.
The match will take place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Austria narrowly lost to France in their opener
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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 4.15pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live online for free via the ITVX app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Poland XI: Szczesny, Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior, Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Zalewski, Buksa, Piatek
Subs: Salamon, Walukiewicz, Swiderski, Moder, Lewandowski, Grosicki, Skorupski, Romanchuk, Puchacz, Damian Szymanski, Bereszynski, Sebastian Szymanski, Bulka, Skoras, Urbanski
Austria XI: Pentz, Posch, Trauner, Lienhart, Mwene, Seiwald, Grillitsch, Laimer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Arnautovic
Subs: Lindner, Wober, Danso, Prass, Gregoritsch, Hedl, Querfeld, Kainz, Schmid, Daniliuc, Seidl, Wimmer, Weimann, Entrup, Grull
What was predicted to be a tough group for these teams is proving exactly that. A draw will do neither any favours so there could be some late drama in pursuit of a winner.
A 1-1 draw.
A late Austrian penalty salvaged a draw in their meeting at Euro 2008, their only previous encounter at a major tournament.
Poland wins: 6
Austria wins: 3
Draws: 2
Poland: 14/5
Austria: 21/20
Draw: 12/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).