Netherlands and Iceland will lock horns as the former continue their preparations for Euro 2024.
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In two of the last three major tournaments hosted by Germany, the Netherlands have reached the final. They will hope to make it three in four at Euro 2024 this summer.
Fifty years ago, a dazzling Dutch team played some sublime football of the total variety on their way to the World Cup final. They took an early lead in that match against the hosts, but West Germany fought back to win 2-1 and break Dutch hearts.
The Netherlands got their revenge 14 years later when they beat West Germany, the home nation once more, in the semi-finals of Euro 1988.
Marco van Basten went on to score one of the greatest goals of all time in the showpiece event as Rinus Michels’ side beat the Soviet Union 2-0.
Things did not go quite so well at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, with the Netherlands eliminated by Portugal in the last 16 in a remarkably ill-tempered game that came to be known as the Battle of Nuremberg.
Another exit in the round of 16 this summer would be a disappointment. At the same time, the Netherlands do not belong to the group of outright favourites. With a few days to go until the big kick-off, the bookies offer a best price of 18/1 on Ronald Koeman’s men going all the way.
The group stage draw has arguably not done them any favours. As well as being picked in the same section as France, the Netherlands will face an improving Austria and tournament regulars Poland in Group D.
Still, there is no need to be overly pessimistic. Even if the Dutch finish as runners-up in their group, they will likely face a very winnable tie against one of Romania, Ukraine or Slovakia in the round of 16.
Netherlands vs Iceland betting tips
The Netherlands and Iceland will go head-to-head in a pre-European Championship friendly on Monday.
Draw/Netherlands half-time/full-time – 18/5 (Unibet)
The Netherlands qualified for the tournament as runners-up behind France in their group. Koeman’s charges lost both meetings with les Bleus, but they won every other game home and away.
They also turned in a strong showing in a friendly on Thursday, thrashing Canada 4-0 in Rotterdam thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Jeremie Frimpong, Wout Weghorst and Virgil van Dijk, all in the second half.
The Dutch may have to be patient in this game too. Iceland can be tricky to break down and the Netherlands will be looking to keep something in the tank ahead of their clash with Poland next Sunday.
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By the time the 90 minutes are up, Koeman’s side should have done enough to pick up another victory on the road to Germany.
The fans in Rotterdam will be looking to give the team a good send-off ahead of their imminent trip across the border.
⚽ Go for draw/Netherlands in the half-time/full-time market at 18/5 with Unibet⚽
Under 2.5 goals – 15/8 (BetMGM)
Iceland famously reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 after beating England in the first knockout round, but they failed to qualify for the last edition of this tournament and they will not be in Germany this summer either.
Iceland finished 12 points adrift of the top two of their qualification group. They won only two of their 10 matches and ended up amassing fewer points than Portugal, Slovakia and Luxembourg.
Iceland had a second chance in the play-offs, reaching the final thanks to a stonking 4-1 victory over Israel. However, they were edged out by Ukraine, losing 2-1 to miss out on the Euros.
They did register a superb 1-0 victory over England on Friday, though. Even more impressive than the result was the fact they restricted the Euro 2024 favourites to one shot on target.
The Netherlands may similarly find it tough to break Iceland down here.
⚽ Tip under 2.5 goals at 15/8 with BetMGM ⚽
Xavi Simons to score any time – 8/5 (bet365)
Xavi Simons did not get on the pitch in the triumph over Canada, so he will expect to feature prominently in this match.
The 21-year-old is coming off the back of a solid season with RB Leipzig in which he scored eight goals and provided 11 assists in the Bundesliga.
Yet despite his ability to play either as a No.10 or on either flank, Simons has a fight on his hand to earn a starting spot at the European Championship. A positive display here would give Koeman something to think about.
Simons’ quick feet, speed across the ground and low centre of gravity mean he is a highly skilled dribbler. That will be important against opponents like Iceland that will sit deep and pack men behind the ball.
Monday’s encounter is a chance for Simons to shine on the eve of the big kick-off in Germany.
⚽ Tip Xavi Simons to score any time at 8/5 with bet365 ⚽
📺 How to watch Netherlands vs Iceland
- Location: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- Date and time: Monday 10th June, 7.45pm.
- How to watch: Premier Sports 1.
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