9th December 2022 – 20:00, Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
Netherlands and Argentina will face each other in the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals. Oranje will search for a surprise here, while La Albiceleste looks forward to a more confident display.
Netherlands Preview & Team News
The Netherlands never looked like losing their last Round of 16 match against the USA, taking the lead after 10 minutes through Depay. Blind scored a rare goal in first-half stoppage-time to make van Gaal’s half-time team talk that much easier. Although the US pulled a goal back through Wright, the Netherlands responded really well and sealed their passage into the quarter-finals with an 81st-minute goal from Dumfries that made the final scoreline 3-1. Oranje didn’t have much trouble reaching this stage so far, but the toughest challenge is ahead of them. Nevertheless, Louis van Gaal’s side will try to overcome that one, too.
Argentina Preview & Team News
Argentina dominated the first half against Australia but did find it hard to break the underdogs down until the 35th minute when who else, but Lionel Messi fired the South Americans in front. Alvarez added a second goal in the 57th minute, and Argentina looked like they were going to cruise to victory. However, an own goal from Fernandez in the 77th minute gave Australia hope. With virtually the last kick of the game, Australia almost equalized and had goalkeeper Martinez to thank for keeping the scoreline at 2-1. Argentina needs to be much more confident against a more serious opponent like the Netherlands in order to continue their road to the finals.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be a close game, and Argentina will have a pretty tough job. The Netherlands has been quite disciplined so far, and we wouldn’t be surprised if this match goes to extra time. Therefore, the European team shouldn’t lose in regulation time.
Goals Market Prediction
We shouldn’t speak too much about Argentina’s attacking area, but the Netherlands also has many talented offensive players. Therefore, we don’t see either team keeping the clean sheet in this encounter.
Netherlands vs Argentina
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