MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

  • This is the first meeting between Poland and Slovakia at a major tournament.
  • Only one of the previous eight matches between the countries has ended in a draw. Their last meeting ended in a 2-0 win for Slovakia back in November 2013, courtesy of goals from Juraj Kucka and Robert Mak, the latter's first for the national team.



Poland

  • Poland are taking part in their fourth European Championship, also their fourth in a row. 2016 is the only time they have reached the knockout stages.
  • Poland have won only one of their past nine opening games at a major tournament (D4 L4) - against Northern Ireland at Euro 2016.
  • Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has scored only one goal in his past 10 games in major competitions - against Portugal in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.
  • Poland have not scored more than one goal in their 11 games at the European Championship.



Slovakia

  • Slovakia are making their third appearance at a major tournament after featuring at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2016.
  • They have won just one of their four previous matches at the European Championship, beating Russia 2-1 in 2016.
  • In their previous appearance at the European Championship in 2016, no player was involved in more goals (2 - 1 goal, 1 assist), had more shots (10) or made more successful passes (181) for Slovakia than midfielder Marek Hamsik.