Key Stats & Insights
- Netherlands: Won 8 of their last 10 matches, scoring 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 games.
- France: Scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 games against the Netherlands.
- Head-to-Heads: 5 of the last 7 encounters between these teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams kept clean sheets in their most recent matches.
Team Form and Performance
Netherlands: Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 7 wins, 3 losses
- Goals: Averaging 2.3 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts per game
- Possession: 57.7% on average
- Corners: Averaging 7.2 per game
- Defense: Conceding 1.1 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts, and 3.1 corners per game
Key Players:
- Wout Weghorst and Cody Gakpo: 4 goals each
- Calvin Stengs: 3 goals
- Denzel Dumfries: 5 assists
- Bart Verbruggen: 3 clean sheets
France: Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 8 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
- Goals: Averaging 3.5 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 18.7 attempts per game
- Possession: 58.5% on average
- Corners: Averaging 5.2 in favor, conceding 3.6 corners per game
- Defense: Conceding 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts per game
Key Players:
- Kylian Mbappe: 12 goals, 6 assists
- Olivier Giroud: 3 goals
- Youssouf Fofana: 2 goals
- Mike Maignan: 6 clean sheets
Head-to-Head Records
- Recent Matches: France has won 5 of the last 6 encounters, with the Netherlands winning 1.
- Goals: 17 goals in these matches (13 for France, 4 for the Netherlands), averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- Last Meeting: France won 2-1 against the Netherlands on 13/10/2023.
Player Form and Availability
Netherlands (Predicted Lineup):
- Formation: 4-3-3
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Key Players:
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defense: Denzel Dumfries, Virgil Van Dijk, Stefan De Vrij, Nathan Ake
- Midfield: Joey Veerman, Tijani Reijnders, Jerdy Schouten
- Attack: Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Xavi Simons
France (Predicted Lineup):
- Formation: 4-3-3
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Key Players:
- Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
- Defense: Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez
- Midfield: Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kante, Antoine Griezmann
- Attack: Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram
Market Analysis (Odds)
- France: Favorites at 2.25 odds, implying a 44% chance of winning.
- Netherlands: Priced at 3.50 as underdogs.
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Both options are similarly priced, indicating uncertainty.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): “Yes” at 1.80.
- Draw No Bet: Netherlands at 2.25, France at 1.57.
Predictions
Match Prediction: Netherlands 1 – France 1
- Analysis: Both teams are strong offensively and have solid defensive records. While France has the upper hand historically, the Netherlands’ recent form and home advantage should balance the scales.
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Betting Tips:
- BTTS (Yes): At 1.80, given both teams’ scoring ability.
- Under 2.5 Goals: An alternative bet if expecting a tight match.
- Draw: At 3.30, as a balanced outcome between two competitive sides.