While the Netherlands showcased some promising performances against Poland, France’s outing against Austria was largely uninspiring. They did win, but the overall impression was way below the expected.
Netherlands News
The Dutch, despite trailing against Poland, demonstrated their resilience. Oranje was down, but they swiftly turned the tide, displaying a combination of tenacity and stubbornness that eventually brought them three points. A key moment of the game was when Ronald Koeman introduced Wout Weghorst, who justified his selection by netting the decisive goal within minutes of taking the field.
The Oranje’s recent record speaks volumes: eight victories in their last ten matches, seven wins in their past eight encounters, and six clean sheets in that period. However, a deeper analysis reveals that their offensive prowess remains their strongest asset.
France News
Turning the spotlight on the French, the ego-driven performances of their strikers were for every criticism. Thuram, Dembele, and Kolo Muani appeared more interested in outdoing one another’s missteps than making something useful for its squad. Thuram’s absence of a teamwork mentality was particularly notable.
France’s silver lining is their defensive power, with the same securing their third consecutive clean sheet. Beyond this, however, there are a few commendable takeaways from their overall effort. For a team with high aspirations, significant improvements are imperative.
Netherlands vs. France Head to Head
The most recent meetings between the two units were in the EURO qualifiers. France trashed the rivals in Paris, 4-0, and then won again, only this time in Amsterdam, 1-2.
Netherlands vs. France Betting Tips
The offensive potential in this event is superb, and that’s why we have to bet on high efficiency, that is, over 2.5 goals. Oranje won’t miss chances like Austria, and the French strikers should be a bit more focused on this one than in the previous event.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
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Odds: 2.05
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