Senegal has beaten Poland 2-1 at Spartak Stadium in Moscow to make the second upset of the day in Group H, but there will be a lot of discussion about Senegal’s second goal. Poland was a slight +150 favorite to win this game, while the odds on Senegal were +230, as we saw a tough battle with few chances for all 90 minutes, although the clash was ended in the over of the total of 2.5 goals at +150.
Game Recap
Senegal has beaten Poland, but it wasn’t deservedly for sure, as both teams struggled to create anything for 90 minutes of soccer. Senegal scored two goals – the first in the 37th minute was an own goal by Poland’s defender Thiago Cionek, while M’Baye Niang made it 2-0 in the 60th minute after returning from a sideline due to an injury, and Poland’s players claimed he couldn’t get referee’s permission to get back on the pitch. However, Niang rushed in behind Poland’s defensive line, stole the ball and placed it in the empty net. Grzegorz Krychowiak scored the only goal for the Eagles in the 86th minute but it was already too late.
We saw a tough battle and at some points even a boring match, particularly in the first half. However, it was a tactical combat, and Senegal showed they know how to fight, In the end, Poland had the ball on their feet for 59% of the time, taking 10 shots toward Senegal’s goalie, while the Lions of Teranga took eight shots, and only two went on target. Enough for two goals in Poland’s net, but also for this game to finish in the over 2.5 goals at +150, and gladden the bettors who bet on the over. Those bettors who wagered on both teams to score are also happy with some nice wages at +100. The bookies haven’t expected more than a couple of goals here, but sometimes you don’t need chances to score goals.
Senegal is now a -334 favorite to qualify for the Round of 16, while the odds are +175 on Poland to do the same, according to BetDSI Sportsbook. In the next match, Poland goes on Colombia in a clash that would decide the future for these two sides, and Poland is a +270 underdog to grab a win. On the other side, Senegal will meet Japan, and with an eventual victory at +105, the Lions of Teranga could reach the last 16 with a game to spare. At this moment, Senegal is at +8000 to beat the 2018 World Cup, whilst Poland is at +12500.
