Romania vs Poland prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on November 14, 2026
Romania and Poland meet on November 15, 2026, in the fifth round of League B in the UEFA Nations League. The loser will most likely finish bottom of the group.
Romania vs Poland: team news and expert analysis
Romania reached the knockout stage at the Euros two years ago. But their hopes of reaching the World Cup were ended by Turkey in the spring, as they lost 1-0. And under Hagi, they have been completely out of their depth in the Nations League. They have lost all four matches, and unless they win this one, they can say goodbye to any chance of escaping last place.
Poland failed to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 and missed out on the World Cup, losing to Sweden in the decisive round of the playoffs in March. They have hardly set the Nations League alight either. They took just one point from two games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and lost 3-1 in Sweden. The only team they have beaten is their current opponent—and they thrashed them 6-0!
The hosts are in dire straits: they are scoring 1.4 goals per game but conceding half as many again, at 2.2. Lewandowski and his teammates average 1.7 goals scored and just under that—1.5—conceded.
Previous matches: Romania vs Poland
Romania initially won three times, while Poland claimed a couple of victories. But the Romanians have since lost all of their last four head-to-head meetings.
A home-team comeback looks unlikely. We’re backing the visitors to beat a familiar opponent once again (odds: 2.0).
Romania vs Poland: key stats and trends
- Romania have lost six of their last eight matches, including their last six in a row
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Romania’s matches, with an average of 3.6 goals per game
- Poland have won one of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Poland’s matches, with an average of 3.2 goals per game
Romania vs Poland: possible starting lineups
Romania are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Hindrich — Rațiu, Cobiș, Ilie, Bancu — Marin, Dragomir — Stanciu, Man, Olaru — Tănase
Poland are expected to line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation: Bułka — Kiwior, Bednarek, Cash — Frankowski, Zieliński, Szymański, Nowak — Świderski, Zalewski — Lewandowski
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