3rd December 2022 – 16:00, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
Netherlands and USA will open the action in the World Cup 2022 Round of 16. Neither team has tasted a defeat in this tournament yet, but one national team will finish its campaign here.
Netherlands Preview & Team News
Louis van Gaal has been criticized during this World Cup for the somewhat boring nature of his side’s victories. But the veteran coach can point to an unbeaten opening phase and a place in the last 16 as proof that they are doing something right. Now a clash with the US is their reward. The Oranje may have profited from a relatively easy group, but there have been some stand-out performances. Many pundits had Memphis Depay down as the attacking threat in the squad, but it has been Cody Gakpo who has found the net in all three games and is one of the top scorers in the competition so far. The Netherlands wants to go far in this competition, and the USA is the first step on that road.
USA Preview & Team News
The US will fancy its chances after progressing from the only group with all four nations in the top 20 of FIFA’s rankings. There have been some solid displays from Gregg Berhalter’s men, who have proved that they can provide the steel – as well as the skill – when necessary. The big news is that Christian Pulisic should be fit to start after going off injured against Iran. The Yanks have several talented players on their national team, and we’ll see whether they can continue their unbeatable run in this tournament. They have been pretty disciplined so far, and they have conceded only from the penalty kick against Wales.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It is going to be an interesting match, and both teams have decent chances of progressing to the quarter-finals. However, we believe the Netherlands is a bit closer to victory, and they should win in regulation time.
Goals Market Prediction
Both teams have conceded only once so far in the competition, and they have tight defenses. Although the Netherlands has had easier opponents, we think they will continue in that style, and the game should stay under a 2.5 margin.
Netherlands vs USA
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