It has been an impressive start to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification for Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands, as they now take on Poland at De Kuip in Rotterdam.
The Netherlands reached the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, and the Oranje look to be a strong side with a developing core at the moment, having started qualification for next summer with a 2-0 win over Finland followed by an 8-0 demolition of Malta.
They now face a Poland side that have been stagnating, and potentially even going backwards, for a while now and there has been another change in the dugout, with Jan Urban replacing Michal Probierz as the new Poland manager.
The Sporting News previews this one with the latest betting odds, tips and predictions.
Netherlands vs. Poland prediction
The Dutch have been very impressive for a while now, including a semi-final appearance at UEFA EURO 2024, and they will be expected to ease themselves through to North America next summer.
Backing the Dutch to continue their 100% record is priced up at 1/4 with Ladbrokes, whilst the draw is 5/1 and Poland the firm underdogs out at 9/1 for this one.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Netherlands 2-0 Poland
- Netherlands to beat Poland is a 80% probability by Ladbrokes.
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Netherlands vs. Poland expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up in Rotterdam.
Netherlands predicted lineup vs. Poland
(4-3-3, right to left)
- Verbruggen (GK) — Timber, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Ake — Reijnders, Gravenberch, De Jong — Lang, Gakpo, Simons
Injured: Frimpong
Suspended: None
Poland predicted lineup vs. Netherlands
(3-5-2, right to left)
- Skorupski (GK) — Bednarek, Kiwior, Ziolkowski — Cash, Zielinski, Piotrowski, Slisz, Zalewski — Lewandowski, Buksa
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Netherlands vs. Poland latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-0 prediction is at good odds with Ladbrokes, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Netherlands 2-0 | |
Netherlands 1-0 | |
Netherlands 3-0 | |
Netherlands 2-1 | |
Netherlands 3-1 |
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Netherlands vs. Poland team news
- Netherlands have now got an abundance of talent across the park, and it will be a test for Ronald Koeman to see what their best midfield will be with the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders and Frenkie de Jong.
- Robert Lewandowski has not featured for Barcelona yet so far this season, but he remains the captain of the Poland squad for this international break and should play.
Netherlands vs. Poland Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is the Netherlands to win (1/4), Poland to score under 0.5 goals (8/11), Xavi Simons to have a shot on target (8/15) and Jan Bednarek to pick up a card (13/10), which comes in at combined odds of 5/1 with Ladbrokes.
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How to watch Netherlands vs. Poland: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, September 2
- Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Time: 7:45 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Amazon Prime