EURO 2024 - Netherlands VS England Prediction

UEFA European Championship - Netherlands VS England
Match Time: 11-07-2024 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
The Netherlands have had a rollercoaster ride throughout the tournament. They struggled in the group stage, barely qualifying in third place, but have shown resilience, defeating Romania 3-0 in the round of 16 and then pulling off a comeback victory against Turkey in the quarterfinals. They rely on the attacking threat of Gakpo and the impact of substitute Weghorst to overturn deficits.

England  have also been inconsistent, with many questioning their style of play. They have won only one of their four matches in regular time and have relied on penalty shootout wins against Slovakia and Switzerland. They are criticized for their dull style of play, but possess individual talent and strength of character as exemplified by Bellingham and Saka, who can turn the tide in tough matches.

Head-to-Head
There have only been a few matches between the two teams in recent history, most notably:
- 2023 Nations League: England 1-1 Netherlands, Netherlands win 3-1 after extra time.

This matchup is predicted to be a close one, with the recent Nations League game suggesting a possibility of extra time.

Prediction
England may have a higher class than their opponents, the style of football played by Southgate's team doesn’t guarantee success. We lean towards believing that this game won't end in regulation time. Our forecast is a 1-1 draw within 90 minutes.

As for our main bet, we'll go with the option we find most promising: that the Netherlands will score. The Dutch have a dynamic and effective attack, supported by the versatile Simons. We think these players have what it takes to break through England's defense. And if they can't, they have players like de Vrij, van Dijk, and Weghorst, who are capable of creating opportunities and scoring crucial goals.

Pick: Netherlands Total goals Over 0.5