Key Stats & Insights
- England had three shots on target in their quarter-final, eventually beating Switzerland 6-4 in a penalty shootout.
- England have conceded goals in their last three games.
- Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-1 victory over Turkey.
- Netherlands have kept two clean sheets in this tournament.
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England
For the third time at a major tournament under Gareth Southgate, England has reached the last four. The Three Lions previously required extra-time and a stunning goal from Jude Bellingham to beat Slovakia, followed by a penalty shootout win against Switzerland. England have gone to extra-time in both knockout ties, a feat achieved by only a few teams in past Euros. Despite criticisms of performance levels, Southgate’s record in major tournaments remains strong. England has struggled to hit top form but hopes to improve against their toughest opponent yet.
Netherlands
The Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Turkey, showing 56% possession, earning three corners, and having four shots on target. Their journey included a 3-0 victory over Romania in the Round of 16. This marks their sixth semi-final appearance at the Euros, though they haven’t reached this stage since 2004. Ronald Koeman’s team appears to be peaking at the right time, with depth on the bench and players like Cody Gakpo making significant impacts.
Team Form and Performance
Netherlands โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 7 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw
- Goals per Game: 2.0
- Shots on Goal: 4.8
- Possession: 55.2%
- Conceded Goals per Game: 0.8
- Top Scorer: Cody Gakpo (5 goals)
- Top Assistor: Xavi Simons (2 assists)
- Clean Sheets: Bart Verbruggen (5)
England โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 5 wins, 5 draws
- Goals per Game: 2.4
- Shots on Goal: 4.1
- Possession: 61.8%
- Conceded Goals per Game: 0.9
- Top Scorer: Harry Kane (7 goals)
- Top Assistor: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane (2 assists each)
- Clean Sheets: Jordan Pickford (4)
Head-to-Head Records
In their last meeting during the UEFA Nations League on June 6, 2019, the Netherlands defeated England 3-1. Historically, the Netherlands have won two of the last three encounters. Over the last three matches, the Netherlands scored five goals, while England managed three.
Possible Player Form and Availability
Netherlands (4-3-3 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defenders: Denzel Dumfries, Stefan De Vrij, Virgil Van Dijk, Nathan Ake
- Midfielders: Jerdy Schouten, Tijani Reijnders, Xavi Simons
- Forwards: Steven Bergwijn, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo
England (4-3-3 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Kieran Trippier
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Phil Foden
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Netherlands Win: 3.20
- England Win: 2.63
- Draw: 2.80
The match is expected to be tight, with Under 2.5 Goals being the favored outcome. The odds for Both Teams to Score (No) is 1.73. In the Draw No Bet market, Netherlands is at 2.00, and England is at 1.73.
Predictions
England 1 vs. Netherlands 1
Both of England’s knockout matches went beyond 90 minutes, and another extra time and possibly penalties could be expected. Despite England’s individual skill, the Netherlands also have top-class talent and a strong defense. This semi-final could be a strategic battle with each team waiting for an opportunity to seize the advantage.