Euro 2024 - Poland vs Austria: Team News and Prediction

Both Poland and Austria will look to get their first points on the board on Friday evening following respective first round defeats to Netherlands and France. 

Here, we run through the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this Group D game, what time it kicks off, team news and the key battle.  

When is kick off?  

Friday 21st June, 17:00 (BST)  

Where is the match?  

Olympiastadion, Berlin (Germany) 

Poland vs Austria Team News 

Bartosz Salamon is a minor doubt for Poland having come off with an injured finger in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Netherlands. However, captain Robert Lewandowski returns and his availability is a huge boost. 

Austria have a fully fit squad here. Ralf Rangnick is unlikely to make sweeping changes following an encouraging display against France last week. 

Poland vs Austria Probable XIs 

Poland (352) - Szczesny; Bednarek, Salamon, Kiwior; Frankowski, Moder, Slisz, Zielinski, Zalewski; Buksa, Lewandowski 

Austria (4231) - Pentz; Posch, Danso, Wober, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Laimer, Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Gregoritsch 

Poland vs Austria Key Battle

While Poland didn't necessarily miss Robert Lewandowski in their 2-1 loss to the Netherlands last week, fact is they are a far tougher opponent when their captain stars. The Barcelona goal machine returns just in time for this must-win meeting with Austria as they seek to progress to the last-16 of the Euros.

Standing between Lewandowski and the Austria goal will be Kevin Danso. The Lens centre-back, who has been linked with a Premier League move this summer, did all he could to keep the France attack at bay last week, accidentally breaking Kylian Mbappe's nose in the process. Danso's fine defensive work limited Les Bleus to just three shots on target, and another strong display boosts Austria's chances of a result.

Poland vs Austria Score Prediction: Poland 1-2 Austria