Netherlands vs Northern Ireland prediction comes before the next Euro 2020 qualifiers matchup. This game will be played on Thursday, October 10th, at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In this match preview, we bring you some useful betting tips and correct score predictions based on the analysis of these two national teams.
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Netherlands vs Northern Ireland Betting Tips
Northern Ireland are currently on the 2nd place on the group table, just above their next opponent, Netherlands. The reason why this is the case is that they’ve played a game more than the Dutch. The current point difference is 3 points in favor of Northern Ireland. What this means is that with a win on Thursday evening, Netherlands could get to the second place.
Actually, the Dutch have a chance to get to the top of the group table. If they win this game, they could get to the top place, leaving Germany and Northern Ireland behind. If the Dutch win this game, each of these three teams will have 12 points. And the Netherlands team would be on the top of the table thanks to a better head-to-head score with both Northern Ireland and Germany.
Obviously, the Dutch won’t be lacking any motivation in the duel with Northern Ireland. Another reason why they’re favorites is that the match is played on their turf. But, even if the game was taking place somewhere else, they would still be huge favorites. The reason is that their squad looks really strong at the moment.
The Dutch have a huge amount of talent in their squad, especially at the back where they have their captain Virgil Van Dijk. But, despite being strong at the back, they do not focus too much on defense. Instead, they’re famous as a team that does wonders in the final third.
Northern Ireland will probably defend with all they got and hope for a miracle. Still, the quality is undoubtedly on the side of the home team and anything but an easy win for the Dutch would be a huge surprise. What gives the Northern Irish some hope ahead of this game is the fact that this team has allowed only 4 goals in 5 matches of the Euro qualifiers.
Our Netherlands vs Northern Ireland prediction: Netherlands
Netherlands vs Northern Ireland correct score prediction: 3:0
Netherlands Form and Latest News
They have 9 points after four games in the qualification. The only game they lost was the one played in Germany, in which the score was 3:2 for the hosts. But, since, the Dutch have won two games straight and now it seems almost certain they’re going to get ahold of one of the two top spots on the group table.
Northern Ireland Form and Latest News
Before losing to Germany in the previous round, they had all wins. But, they played against weaker sides in those matches, namely Belarus and Estonia. They just don’t seem to have the quality needed to get points against such a strong opponent as Netherlands.
Netherlands vs Northern Ireland Predicted Lineups
Netherlands predicted lineup: Cillessen – van Dijk, de Ligt, Veltman, Blind – de Roon, de Jong, Wijnaldum – Depay, Babel, Kluivert
Northern Ireland predicted lineup: McGovern – Evans, Cathcart, McLaughlin, Flanagan – Davies, McGinn, Saville, McNair – Lavery, Lafferty
Other Netherlands vs Northern Ireland betting tips:
Over 2.5 goals @1.59
Netherlands to win to nil @1.67