Poland v Colombia
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Venue
Kazan Arena
Kick-off
7pm BST
Referee
Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
Odds
Poland 23-10 Colombia 5-4 Draw 23-10
Head-to-head record
This is the first competitive meeting between the sides, Colombia winning their last friendly 2-1 in 2006.
Form guide
Poland LWDWL Colombia WWDDL
Commentator’s kit
This is Colombia’s 20th game at the World Cup – none of the previous 19 have ended goalless.
Omens
Poland last managed a clean sheet at the World Cup back in 1986 – nine games ago.
Key clash
Robert Lewandowski v Davinson Sanchez Poland’s game plan is built around Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski and if he can be kept quiet Colombia should win. Tottenham centre-back Sanchez has impressed since moving to the Premier League and he will be tasked with shackling Lewandowski.
Teams (probable)
Poland (3-4-3) Szczesny; Pazdan, Bednarek, Cionek; Piszczek, Krychowiak, Zielinski, Rybus; Kownacki, Lewandowski, Blaszczykowski. Colombia (4-2-3-1) Ospina; Arias, Sanchez, Murillo, Mojica; Barrios, Lerma; Cuadrado, Quintero, James, Falcao.