2026-2027 Nations League: Romania vs. Poland, Probable Lineups
Romania and Poland will face off on Saturday, November 14, at the Arena Națională in Bucharest, on the penultimate matchday of Group B4 in the UEFA Nations League. The hosts are still stuck at zero points and need a win to keep their hopes of finishing in third place alive. Poland, currently with four points, can settle for a draw to avoid finishing last and the resulting direct relegation to League C.
Romania is navigating a particularly difficult group, with four losses in as many matches, just three goals scored, and 13 conceded. After suffering a crushing 6-0 defeat in the first leg against Poland, Gheorghe Hagi’s team showed some improvement against Sweden but failed to score again in their 1-0 loss in Bucharest.
The head coach will have to deal with several absences: Nicolae Stanciu and Ionu’ Radu are out due to injury, while Răzvan Marin is suspended. Daniel Bîrligea is expected to start up front, coming off two goals in his last three games with Frosinone. Behind him, Ianis Hagi is expected to provide support for the attack.
For Poland, the 6-0 victory over Romania itself represents their only win in the group so far. In the other three matches, they’ve earned just one point, secured in their opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was the Bosnians who then defeated Jan Urban’s team 1-0 on the last matchday, complicating their path.
Another cause for concern is their away form: the Poles have lost six of their last nine games on the road. Przemysław Frankowski will be out due to injury, while Piotr Zieliński is expected to start in the attacking midfield role supporting Robert Lewandowski. The Polish captain has already scored eight goals against Romania and once again serves as the team’s main offensive threat.
Probable Lineups
Romania (4-2-3-1): Hindrich; Bancu, Ilie, Drăgușin, Raiu; Dragomir, Ghiță; Coman, Hagi, Man; Bîrligea.
Poland (4-1-4-1): Drągowski; Puchacz, Kiwior, Potulski, Cash; Orak; Zalewski, Zieliński, Szymański, Świderski; Lewandowski.
