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PolandFranciszek Smuda, the former Poland international, will be managing the side of inexperienced players as they look to make history. Home support could prove to be a big factor for Poland in their quest for European glory against sides much tougher than them.
Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Blaszczykowski, the Dortmund pair, are the players to watch for Poland, along with Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Gunners stopper will be in charge of leading the defence for a relatively inexperienced side in the European tournament.
GreeceAs compared to Poland, Greece are much more experienced. They have participated in recent international tournaments and their win in the Euro 2004. However, their recent performance in the Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010 confirm the side has weakened since 2004.
The Greece coach Fernando Santos has a tough task ahead of him as everyone’s expectations to deliver European glory rests on his shoulders. Santos has had plenty of experience, having previously managed the likes of AUK Athens, Pananthiakos and POAK.
Greece will be lead by Girogos Karagounis, who is one of the players who was amongst the winning side of 2004. Along with Karagounis, Fanis Gekas and Giorgos and Samaras will be the key players for Greece, but they will definitely have to step up their efforts if they wish to do well this time around.
All matches history
Poland | vs | Greece |
15 | Matches Played | 15 |
10 | Wins | 3 |
2 | Draws | 2 |
3 | Losses | 10 |
29 | Goals | 11 |
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Poland | vs | Greece |
2 | Matches Played | 2 |
2 | Wins | 0 |
0 | Draws | 0 |
0 | Losses | 2 |
7 | Goals | 2 |
Euro Cup Qualifiers
Poland | vs | Greece |
2 | Matches Played | 2 |
1 | Wins | 1 |
0 | Draws | 0 |
1 | Losses | 1 |
2 | Goals | 2 |
Friendly
Poland | vs | Greece |
11 | Matches Played | 11 |
7 | Wins | 2 |
2 | Draws | 2 |
2 | Losses | 7 |
20 | Goals | 7 |
FIFA Ranking
Poland: 62
Greece: 15
Prediction
Poland 55% : 45% Greece