Germany Women vs Poland Women Preview – Predicted Lineups, Key Battles & Score Prediction | UEFA Women’s Euro 2025

Match Info Table

Match Context

The opening match for Group C at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 sees Germany, the most decorated nation in the tournament’s history, face Poland, who are making their historic debut in the final tournament. Set for Friday, July 4, 2025, at Kybunpark in St. Gallen, this clash represents two very different footballing stories: Germany’s legacy versus Poland’s breakthrough.

For Germany, the tournament marks the beginning of a new chapter. After their early exit at Euro 2022 and a quarter-final elimination at the 2023 World Cup, a managerial shift brought in Christian Wück, who has led a resurgence marked by tactical evolution and a focus on youth. Players like Klara Bühl, Lea Schüller, and Jule Brand have stepped into key roles, while the absence of Alexandra Popp and Lena Oberdorf has opened the door for a new generation to shine. Germany enters this match off the back of a 10-goal spree in friendlies and a flawless Nations League campaign. Confidence is sky-high.

Poland, meanwhile, are writing history just by being here. After years of near-misses, coach Nina Patalon guided the team through a dramatic playoff path, eliminating Romania and Austria in gritty fashion. It’s a team built on discipline, strong defensive shape, and led by talismanic striker Ewa Pajor, who recently joined FC Barcelona. Their unbeaten run of 11 games heading into the tournament is a record high, but they’ve also never beaten Germany and were defeated twice during the qualifying phase.

Key Battles & Tactical Insight

High-Tempo Press vs Polish Shape
Germany’s attack-minded press, led by Bühl and Brand, will test Poland’s defensive shape, which is still settling after long playoff runs.

Wing Battles: Bühl/Brand vs Dudek/Wiankowska
Poland’s full-backs must handle Germany’s pacey, overlapping wings or risk being exposed wide.

Midfield Control: Nusken/Däbritz vs Padilla/Pinto-Bidas
Germany’s engine room must dominate play and prevent Poland from countering with their creative midfielders.

Predicted lineups (Formation 1st listed is Home)

Germany (4–2–3–1):
GK: Ann‑Katrin Berger
DEF: Klara Bühl, Rebecca Knaak, Janina Minge, Giulia Gwinn (c)
MID: Sjoeke Nüsken, Linda Dallmann
ATT: Jule Brand, Sydney Lohmann, Selina Cerci
ST: Lea Schüller

Poland (4–3–3):
GK: Kamila Seweryn
DEF: Weronika Zieniewicz, Paulina Dudek, Martyna Wiankowska, Karolina Slowińska
MID: Aleksandra Pallowek, Natalia Padilla‑Bidas, Zuzanna Kamczyk
FWD: Kinga Pazderska, Ewa Pajor, Natalia Jedlińska

Players to Watch

Klara Bühl (Germany): Entering Euro 2025 injury-free, Bühl is central to Germany’s attacking flare, already noted for assists and goals in friendlies.

Ewa Pajor (Poland): Barcelona striker and Poland’s record goalscorer, Pajor will lead the line and offer Poland their best chance at causing an upset

Recent Forms & Statistics

Form (Last 5):

• Germany: 6–0 vs Austria,  4–0 vs Netherlands,  friendly wins, 5 wins in 6 including Nations League no losses
• Poland: Qualified via playoffs vs Romania & Austria, riding an 11-game unbeaten streak, but lost all six Euro qualifying matches.

H2H (Qualifiers):

• Germany 4–1 Poland
• Germany 3–1 Poland

Prediction & Final Thought

Germany’s attacking depth, recent 10 – 0 scoring spree, and tactical cohesion set them apart. Poland have heart and momentum, but lack the firepower and organization to withstand Germany’s charge.

Score Prediction: Germany 3 – 0 Poland

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