International Friendly · Friday 16 February 1979 · Tripoli, Libya
Libya
PolandLibya 1–0 Poland (16 Feb 1979): Result & Goals
Pre-match prediction
14%25%61%
Libya winDrawPoland win
Based on Elo ratings (Libya 1447, Poland 1796) and the outcomes of 2,833 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Libya and Poland.
- Libya won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 7 goals.
- Poland won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 6 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Libya 1447, Poland 1796 — Poland were favourites.
Libya: last 5 matches
- 2–2 vs Greece7 Feb 1979 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Yemen DPR20 Sep 1978 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Egypt22 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 1–2 vs Algeria18 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
- 2–1 vs Malawi14 Jul 1978 · All-African Games
Poland: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Switzerland15 Nov 1978 · UEFA Euro qualification
- 0–1 vs Romania11 Oct 1978 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Iceland6 Sep 1978 · UEFA Euro qualification
- 1–0 vs Finland30 Aug 1978 · International Friendly
- 1–3 vs Brazil21 Jun 1978 · FIFA World Cup