Ukraine and Poland will face off in a crucial World Cup Qualifier on Friday.
Both teams are still in the race for first place in Group H, but must win in order to stay alive. The Ukrainians sit in second place with 15 points, just one point behind first-place England. England and Ukraine recently faced off in Kiev and drew 0-0. Poland sits in fourth place with 13 and could pull within one of England if the Three Lions draw with Montenegro in their upcoming game.
However, Poland have been dealt a huge blow as Borussia Dortmund defender Lukasz Piszczek misses out unavailable through injury, and as a result Ukraine-based Mariusz Lewandowski sees his himself restored to the squad for the first time in four years.
Poland will be hoping to bounce back from the inexplicable goalless draw against lowly Moldova in their previous game with a positive performance against Ukraine.
As for a Poland a win is imperative. A draw in the other match is also of vital importance as it would keep Poland just one point behind England for the top spot in the group. However, the Poles take on the British on Tuesday and could lock up first place with a win in that game.
Prediction: Ukraine defeated Poland 3-1 in Warsaw and has a decided advantage here. Expect a 3-0 Ukrainian win.
Ukraine are somewhat lucky to have a healthy squad, the only exception is Denys Garmash, but there was no danger of him making a return from long-term injury for this game.
Where: NSK Olympsijs, Ukraine
When: Friday October 11th, 2013 19:00
