Netherlands are unbeaten in 14 meetings with Poland, winning eight of them, dating back 46 years.
Holland have won each of their last five encounters in Polish soil, most recently 2-0 winners at Stadion Narodowy in the UEFA Nations League in September 2022; Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn scoring.
Poland vs Netherlands preview
This is pretty much a straight shootout for World Cup qualification as the top two in Group G go head-to-head in Warszawa on Friday night. Netherlands are very much in the cat bird seat, currently three points clear of their hosts, while also boasting a goal difference that is 13 superior. Ronald Koeman's team have won five out of six in this campaign, the sole exception being a 1-1 draw when Poland visited Rotterdam in September; Matty Cash silencing De Kuip with a stunning late equaliser.
Since then, the Oranje have enjoyed back-to-back 4-0 victories, hammering both Malta in Ta' Qali and then Finland in Amsterdam last month; Donyell Malen, Virgil van Dijk, Memphis and Coady Gakpo all on target at the Johan Cruijff Arena. So now, a victory for Holland in Warsaw would book their place at the World Cup but, with Lithuania at home to come on Monday night, a draw would do just fine.
Poland meantime simply must win and then hope the Dutch drop points on the final matchday if they're to pip them into first place. Last time out, the Eagles defeated Lithuania 2-0 in Kaunas, thanks to goals from Sebastian Szymanski and then Robert Lewandowski at Darius and Girėnas Stadium. They have been largely impressive in this campaign, albeit their hopes of automatic qualification are massively hampered by a 2-1 defeat in Helsinki in June, a defeat that saw Michał Probierz sacked.
Thus, Jan Urban's team appear destine to participate in March's play-offs. They did qualify for Qatar via this method, beating Sweden in Chorzów, but will be under pressure to make it to a third successive finals for the first time since Mexico '86. Here, at what promises to be a rocking Stadion Narodowy, can Poland claim a memorable victory when Netherlands visit Warsaw on Friday?
Poland vs Netherlands head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 21.
- Poland Wins: 3. Draws: 8. Netherlands Wins: 10.
Poland team news
Jan Urban is without defender Przemysław Wiśniewski and midfielder Bartosz Slisz, both of whom collected their second yellow cards of the campaign against Lithuania. Meantime, Jan Bednarek, Przemysław Frankowski and Krzysztof Piątek are all injured.
In goal, Łukasz Skorupski is sidelined due to a thigh injury, meaning a goalkeeper with three caps or fewer will be donning the gloves. Bartłomiej Drągowski of Panathinaikos is expected to get the nod over Wolfsburg's Kamil Grabara as well as uncapped duo Mateusz Kochalski and Kacper Tobiasz.
Aston Villa's Matty Cash has already scored three international goals in 2025, on target against Moldova, Finland and Netherlands in the reverse fixture in Rotterdam. Lastly, midfielder Piotr Zieliński will earn his 104th cap; only Robert Lewandowski and Jakub Błaszczykowski can boast more.
Poland predicted lineup vs Netherlands: (3-5-2): Drągowski; Bereszyński, Kędziora, Kiwior; Cash, Zieliński, Kamiński, Szymański, Skóraś; Świderski, Lewandowski.
Poland player to watch vs Netherlands
Captain Robert Lewandowski took his tally to 87 goals for Poland by netting in Kaunas last month. These have come against 38 different opponents, so can he add the Netherlands to this list?
Netherlands team news
Ronald Koeman travels to Warsaw without Stefan de Vrij, Jeremie Frimpong and Teun Koopmeiners, but is pretty much at full strength.
Denzel Dumfries could once again get the nod at right-back with Micky van de Ven on the opposite side, allowing Jurriën Timber to partner Virgil van Dijk in the middle.
Ryan Gravenberch alongside Frenkie de Jong is a pretty decent midfield pairing while Xavi Simons, yet to score for Tottenham this season, could start further forward.
Netherlands predicted lineup vs Poland: (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, Timber, van Dijk, van de Ven; de Jong, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Simons, Gakpo, Memphis.
Netherlands player to watch vs Poland
Memphis, now of Brasileirão side Corinthians, has become Holland's all-time leading scorer during this campaign, taking his tally to 54 against Finland last time out. He scored against Poland at Stadion Śląski almost exactly five years ago, so can he repeat the feat 180 miles north in Warsaw?
Poland vs Netherlands prediction
We are forecasting a draw at Stadion Narodowy on Friday night, one that suits the Dutch, all but confirming their World Cup place and condemning Poland to the play-offs: Poland 1-1 Netherlands.
Poland vs Netherlands FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Poland vs Netherlands in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Poland vs Netherlands in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
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- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Poland vs Netherlands in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Poland vs Netherlands in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Poland vs Netherlands in World Cup qualification?
Poland vs Netherlands takes place on Friday 14 November 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 14:45 (ET) & 11:45 (PT).