International Friendly – Poland vs Russia Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Poland vs Russia kick off? Tuesday 1st June, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Poland vs Russia being played? Stadion Miejski, Wrocław
Where can I get tickets for Poland vs Russia? A lot of international games are being played without spectators but the situation is changing rapidly so it is worth checking official ticketing websites for updates
What TV channel is Poland vs Russia on? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Poland vs Russia? Sky subscribers can be streamed live via Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
The surprise appointment of Paulo Sousa prior to the World Cup qualifiers in March is potentially matched by the surprise omission of Krzysztof Piatek from the final Euro squad. This match won’t be as experimental as most warm-up friendlies because Poland’s final 26 is in whilst Russia’s 30-man squad seems to be easy to chop down to 26. The style of Sousa is likely to evolve Poland to a more passing system that tries to create chances and plays to the strengths of their star man Robert Lewandowski whilst the 2018-present evolution of Stanislav Cherchesov’s Russia has made their opponents also easy on the eye. Their 2-1 win over Slovenia in Sochi in March was an example of that fairly entertaining style; it isn’t necessarily free-flowing but there is an ability to consistently create chances. Therefore, albeit just a friendly, goals seem likely in this one.
