It has been a poor start for both nations in Group B4 with Poland picking up one point from their opening two fixtures, while Romania are propping up the group following two straight defeats.
Both sides are a long way off from what they once were, but they will each fancy their chances of taking something out of this fixture and a lively affair could ensue in the Polish capital on Friday.
Poland v Romania Tips Summary
Best Bet - Poland to win & both teams score @ 2/1
Alternative Bet - Poland to win 2-1 @ 15/2
Bet Builder - Poland to win, over 2 goals, Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer @ 25/4
Poland v Romania Prediction
Best Bet: Poland to win & both teams score @ 2/1
Poland failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup and their malaise has continued into the Nations League where they have taken just one point from a 0-0 draw in their opening fixture against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
A 3-1 loss to Sweden followed but they will view this clash with Romania as a chance to secure their first win of the competition. The truth is, Poland are a team in decline and they have not won any of their last five matches.
However, Romania look an even weaker side, so backing a Poland win in which both teams score looks a solid bet.
This looks the easiest of Poland's opening fixtures and they have a strong record against Romania having won the last three meetings while scoring at least three times in each.
It's hard to see them bagging such a tally on this occasion but they could get back to winning ways finally, though an away goal cannot be ruled out.
Romania have failed to score in only two of their last eight outings, and even when losing they have often found a way to get on the scoresheet.
They have scored in five of their last six meetings with Poland and can extend that sequence on Friday, even if they do fall to another loss.
Alternative Bet: Poland to win 2-1 @ 15/2
Poland have won their last three meetings with Romania 3-1, 3-0 and 4-1 but a more modest margin of victory for the Poles can be expected on Friday.
Confidence is low in both camps so Poland are fancied to grind out a victory as opposed to winning with a degree of comfort.
Romania have managed to score three goals despite losing their opening two Nations League fixtures, so Poland may struggle to hold out for a clean sheet.
A 2-1 home win looks like the best alternative bet.
Poland v Romania Bet Builder Tip
- Poland to win
- Over 2 goals
- Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer
Pays 25/4
March 26th was the last time Poland celebrated victory and a repeat of that 2-1 success at home to Albania looks likely on Friday.
The Poles have won their last three meetings with Romania, who head to Warsaw on the back of four defeats from their last six matches.
The Romanians have not won on the road since a 5-1 battering of San Marino in March 2025, and it is hard to see them breaking that sequence this week.
These sides may be low on confidence but goals look on the cards with 12 goals having been scored in the last three matches between these two, with at least three in each.
Poland have scored just once in their two Nations League matches, but they have faced the two strongest sides and they should find Romania a softer touch on home soil.
Romania have also faced the two group heavyweights but still managed to score three times, so they look capable of at least boosting the goal tally.
He may not be the force of old but Robert Lewandowski will be keen to show he can still play a part for his country as he looks to reach the 100-goal mark, having scored 89 so far.
Lewa came on as a late sub in the 3-1 loss to Sweden but is likely to be restored to the starting line-up in Warsaw.
Being on penalty duty could help his cause and the Polish legend will be desperate to help his nation get back to winning ways in front of their own fans.
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Key Match Stats
- Poland have won their last three meetings against Romania
- Romania have won just two of their last eight matches
- Poland have scored at least three goals in each of their last three meetings with Romania
- Poland won 3-1 when these two last met in 2017
- Robert Lewandowski has scored 89 goals for Poland
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