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After playing a draw against Mexico in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener, Robert Lewandowski-led Poland are scheduled to face Saudi Arabia, who shocked Lionel Messi and Argentina in their opener, on Saturday in the Group C fixture at the Education City Stadium.
Saudi Arabia are at the top of the Group C standings after upsetting Argentina 2-1 in their World Cup opener while Poland played a goalless draw against Mexico in their opener and claimed the second spot in the points table.
Robert Lewandowski missed a chance to score his maiden FIFA World Cup goal as Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa saved Barcelona striker's penalty kick. On the other hand, Salem Al Shehri and Salem Al Dawsari each scored a goal in a space of five minutes to help Saudi Arabia come from behind to beat Argentina.
Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Match Preview
Head-To-Head:
- Poland and Saudi Arabia have faced each other four times in friendlies with the Polish team winning all the matches. Poland vs Saudi Arabia: How to Watch
Top Players:
- Poland include Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinksi, Wojciech Szczesny as their top players.
- Saudi Arabia include Nasser Al-Dawsari, Salman Al-Faraj, Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia)
- 1st Half: 1-0
- 2nd Half: 0-0
Poland vs Saudi Arabia: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 0.5 points (Poland -0.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Under)
Prediction: Poland 1-0 Saudi Arabia
Money Line:
- Poland have -135 odds to pick up the win, while Saudi Arabia are listed at +360 to claim victory.
- The draw between Poland and Saudi Arabia has been listed at +270 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- Poland scored 30 goals in 10 matches at the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers while Saudi Arabia scored 12 goals in 10 games in the AFC World Cup qualifiers third round.
- From their opponents in the qualifiers, Poland conceded 11 goals managing a difference of 19 goals while Saudi Arabia managed a difference of six goals more.
- Saudi Arabia (+0.5) are placed on +105 odds while Poland (-0.5) have -145 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over +100, Under -140.
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