Poland - France predictions and free betting tips [29/06/2024]

Poland will face France in the semi-finals of the Nations League volleyball on Saturday, 29 June. The game will take place at Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland.

Poland

The Polish national team is the reigning champion of the Nations League. They are motivated to defend last year's title. In the tournament, the Poles have won 10 out of 12 games. Under the guidance of Nikola Grbić, the team performs well at home: they have secured 3 victories and suffered 1 defeat in 4 matches. In the quarter-finals against Brazil, Poland triumphed with a score of 3-1.

Currently, the Polish team is ranked first in the FIVB world standings, with a lead of over 60 points from the second place. They are clear contenders for the trophy.

France

The French national team has recorded 7 wins and 3 losses in their last 10 games. Statistically, in 6 away matches, the French have won 4 and lost 2 games. In the Nations League quarter-finals, Andrea Giani's team defeated Italy with a score of 3-2.

In the FIVB rankings, the team is positioned sixth. They did not compete for a spot in the Olympics. Both the men’s and women’s French volleyball teams automatically became participants as the host nation. This gave them additional time to prepare for the Nations League.

Head-to-Head Matches

Historically, the teams have faced each other 18 times, with the score standing at 11-7 in favour of the French. In the last two encounters, the Poles emerged victorious with scores of 3-1 and 3-1.

Prediction for the Match Poland vs France

Poland boasts a higher calibre than France and will be playing on home ground. Andrea Giani’s team generally struggles against top-tier opponents in the Nations League group stage. Additionally, they lost the last two head-to-head matches. On average, Poland scores 90.9 points per match, while France averages 90 points per game. Poland has a higher probability of winning this match.