In this looming Euro woman's match of Poland versus Denmark, the statistics are begging for my charm, so let's dive into the numbers.
Behind the gloves, Denmark's stern guardian of the posts Maja Bay Østergaard has held the fort with a 6.75 rating and 5 saves. Putting up a stiff competition for her, from the Polish camp is Kinga Szemik with a 7.20 rating and 8 saves. Now this, folks, is what I call a goalkeeper dual.
Now, let's chat about the warriors on the field. From Denmark, we've Stine Pedersen who has left quite the impression with an accurate pass % of 86.0 though she's still hunting for her first goal. Amalie Vangsgaard and Sara Holmgaard with their soccering prowess aren't far too behind with ratings of 6.90 and showing some bright moments on the pitch.
Over on the Polish side, Ewa Pajor and Dominika Grabowska have been carrying the Polish torch, both boasting a rating of 6.80. Adriana Achcinska with a rating of 6.65 and Emilia Szymczak with 6.60 aren't far behind either.
Lamenting on the past, both Denmark and Poland come with a landslide of 0-0-2, with recent matches proving a bit of a bumpy ride. Denmark gave a solid fight against Germany but walked away with a sour defeat, and the same narrative followed with Sweden. Poland, on the other hand, faced a similar fate against Sweden and Germany.
But this is a living sport, not an ancient history lecture! Based on their past performances, standout players and how the odds seem to favor Denmark, my gut along with every other organ certainly leans towards Denmark. But, we know how unpredictable this game can be, especially when there's money on the line.
Taking everything into account, Albert's Prediction: Denmark by 1