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Separated by just one position and three points in Group A, League 1 of the UEFA Nations League, Poland and Croatia will face each other in Warsaw on Tuesday.

The home team was defeated 3-1 by group leaders Portugal in the third matchday, while the 2018 World Cup runners-up came from behind to win 2-1 against Scotland and continued to hold their fate in their own hands for a place in the knockout round.

Latest information on the Poland vs Croatia squad

Poland were without the trio of Bartlomiej Dragowski, Mateusz Skrzypczak, and Kacper Kozlowski before their defeat to Portugal, and defender Sebastian Walukiewicz was also substituted in the first half. However, this change may have been tactical from coach Probierz, as Walukiewicz received a yellow card just before halftime; Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior could be a viable replacement.

Top scorer and most-played player Robert Lewandowski couldn't raise his total to 84 on Saturday, but the Barcelona forward will return to an attacking role on Tuesday, potentially partnering with new club Krzysztof Piatek.

On the Croatian side, Manchester City star Mateo Kovacic missed the match against Scotland due to the birth of his child, but coach Dalic hopes he will be available for Tuesday. Mario Pasalic was trusted to partner veteran Modric at the weekend, but the Atalanta BC midfielder was substituted midway through the game, so Kovacic is likely to be called up if he recovers in time.

However, whether Modric can play two consecutive games in such a short period remains a big question – the 39-year-old played the full 90 minutes on Saturday and may need a rest.

Latest predicted lineups for Poland vs Croatia

Poland:

Skorupski; Dawidowicz, Bednarek, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Szymanski, Urbanski, Zalewski; Piatek, Lewandowski

Croatia:

Livakovic; Gvardiol, Caleta-Car, Sutalo; Perisic, Modric, Kovacic, Sosa; Sucic, Matanovic, Kramaric

Latest football match prediction: Poland vs Croatia

Portugal proved a major challenge for Poland, overcoming them on Saturday night, with Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring to give the Selecao a two-goal lead before the end of the first half. Although Piotr Zielinski scored to reduce the deficit, Jan Bednarek scored an own goal, restoring Portugal's two-goal advantage and marking Poland's fourth defeat in their last six matches.

The earlier victory against Scotland helped Poland forget the disappointment of their early elimination from the Euros. However, after two consecutive defeats against Croatia and Portugal, "The Eagles" are currently third in their group. They need to work to maintain their position in League A through the spring playoffs, with Scotland only three points behind, creating the risk of relegation for the first time in Nations League history.

Poland have lost all three of their most recent home games in this tournament, scoring only one goal against strong opponents like Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, Croatia staged a comeback against Scotland, helping Zlatko Dalic's team maintain their position as the closest contender for a quarter-final spot.

After losing their first five Nations League away games, Croatia have won four of their last five matches, with the exception of a narrow defeat against Portugal. Luka Modric scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Poland, giving Croatia four wins in their last six encounters. Poland, despite having Lewandowski, have yet to shine, and a low-scoring draw is a likely scenario in their clash in Warsaw.

Predicting the score for Poland vs Croatia

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have come up with the following predictions for the Poland vs Croatia match:

• Sportsmole: Poland vs Croatia

• WhoScore: Poland vs Croatia
• Our newspaper's prediction: Poland vs Croatia

When and where can I watch Poland vs Croatia live?

To watch the Poland vs Croatia match live in the Nations League at 1:45 AM on October 16th, viewers can tune in to TV360 here, MyTV here, or on other online sports channels. We wish you enjoyable football viewing moments.

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