Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history and now prepare for their second Group C game against Poland on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history and now prepare for their second Group C game against Poland on Saturday.

The Saudis beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game that resulted in the nation being granted a public holiday on Wednesday.

Salem Al-Dawsari scored a spectacular winning goal to condemn Argentina to their first defeat in 36 games.

They are sitting atop the group with 3 points while Poland are in second with a point to their name after an opening draw with Mexico.

Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty and he is out for retribution in a bid to steer his country to a victory that would potentially taking them to the round of 16.

Herve Renard’s side put on a heroic performance in their opening game and know that a win would guarantee a knockout spot, a first since 1994.

Poland are now winless in three of their last four competitive matches, losing twice and claiming one draw in that time.

Poland and Saudi Arabia first met in April 1994, when Tomasz Wieszczycki netted an 86th-minute winner to hand Poland a 1-0 friendly victory.

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What time does Poland vs Saudi Arabia start?

The game kicks off at 4pm Kenyan time at the Education City Stadium.

Poland vs Saudi Arabia team news

Krystian Bielik and Bartosz Bereszynski were confirmed to have been carrying knocks since Tuesday but both should be fit and available.

Arkadiusz Milik is also expected to feature from the start to support Lewandowski but the rest of the team will remain unchnaged.

Yasser Al-Shahrani was reportedly flown home from the World Cup after successful jaw surgery, following a horror collision with his own goalkeeper.

Mohammed Al-Burayk will then be part of the starting XI that will not change from the side that upset Argentina a few days ago.

Poland vs Saudi Arabia head to head

There has only ever been one game between these two nations and Poland beat the Saudis 2-1 back in 2006.

Poland vs Saudi Arabia current form

Both sides have won twice in their last 5 matches but Poland have also lost twice compared to Saudi Arabia’s single 1-0 defeat to Croatia.

Poland vs Saudi Arabia prediction

The Saudis are definitely on a high after that famous win and will be motivated here, they are expected to score, as well as Poland.

Poland are likely to extinguish their hype with a narrow win.

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