Poland vs Denmark: What to Expect in Euro 2025 Group C Finale
Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025
Kick-off: 21:00 CET
Venue: Allmend Stadion, Lucerne, Switzerland
Overview
Poland and Denmark face off on Matchday 3 of Group C—both eliminated from quarter‑final contention but determined to finish their campaigns on a high. This is Poland’s first-ever match at a major finals on home soil, and Denmark aim to end Group C with pride.
Poland: Final Appearance with Spirit
Poland entered Euro 2025 as debutants and struggled throughout. After group-stage losses to Germany (0–2) and Sweden (0–3), they still have everything to play for against Denmark: pride, a possible first goal, and a chance to avoid a goalless tournament. Coach Nina Patalon has instilled belief in her squad, with striker Ewa Pajor the standout performer throughout.
Denmark: Looking for a Positive Capstone
The Danes also sit bottom of the group after a narrow 1–0 loss to Sweden and a 2–1 defeat to Germany. Denmark captain Pernille Harder, supported by Amalie Vangsgaard and Janni Thomsen, will spearhead the side as they aim to secure at least one win in the tournament. Coach Andrée Jeglertz sees this match as a chance to finish on an upbeat note before his departure.
Team News & Tactics
Poland are expected to field their usual 4–3–3 with Pajor central around wide support from Natalia Padilla and Paulina Tomasiak. Coach Patalon may make minor changes after testing rotations in earlier games.
Denmark, missing Emma Snerle due to concussion, may shift toward a 3–4–3 formation. Harder will lead the line alongside Thomsen and Vangsgaard, supported by creative midfielders like Hasbo and Kathrine Kühl.
Predicted Line‑ups
Poland (4–3–3): Szemik; Matysik, Szymczak, Woś, Wiankowska; Pawollek, Achcińska, Kamczyk; Tomasiak, Padilla, Pajor
Denmark (3–4–3): Østergaard; Færge, Obaze, Veje; Thøgersen, K. Holmgaard, Hasbo, S. Holmgaard; Harder, Vangsgaard, Thomsen ([turn0search3][turn0search4])
Players to Watch
- Ewa Pajor (Poland): Barcelona star and Poland’s talisman she’s Poland’s main hope to score.
- Pernille Harder (Denmark): Denmark’s captain and all-time top scorer; influential both on and off the field.
Match Outlook
Denmark are marginal favourites due to greater experience and attacking threat. However, Poland’s hunger to deliver their first Euro goal may unsettle the Danes. Expect a competitive match perhaps low scoring but with momentum in Denmark’s favour.
Prediction
Poland 0‑2 Denmark — A modest Danish win is expected, with Harder and Vangsgaard combining for goals.
Significance
Though both are already out of the running for quarter-finals, Poland hope to spoil their debut by marking it with a historic goal, while Denmark look to end on a positive note before exiting the tournament.
