Netherlands vs Turkey Prediction & Betting Tips (6 July)

3rd in Group D of this Euro 2024 behind France but especially Austria, the Netherlands did not show their best face during the group stage. On the other hand, they silenced their detractors in the round of 16. At the end of a controlled match, Cody Gakpo's teammates had no trouble dominating Romania 3-0. Superior in the game, they opened the scoring in the 20th minute before logically increasing the score at the end of the match. Hot spell or real rise in power for the Oranje? This is the question that will have to be answered this evening against another surprise of the tournament, Turkey. As a reminder, Ronald Koeman's men won their first group match, in pain against Poland by being eaten up in the midfield 2-1, before standing up to the Blues at the end of a tasteless 0-0 encounter. and losing to Austria in a bounce-back 2-3 match. Quarter-finalists of the last World Cup, the Netherlands have not reached the last four of a Euro since 2004. As expected, this Euro 2024 has reserved its bed of thrills and good surprises like the courses of the Austria and Romania.

This is also the case for Turkey which is, certainly with Switzerland, the least expected team in these quarter-finals. Now in the European top 8, diamond teammates Arda Güler got the better of the Austrians in the round of 16 2-1, despite the suspensions of holders Calhanoglu and Akaydin. On the other hand, they can thank their goalkeeper Günok, author of one of the saves of the competition at the very end of the match. This Turkish selection is truly mysterious and full of life. She is able to put in a very good performance against Georgia during J1, a 3-1 victory and to offer herself an unexpected qualification against the Czech Republic during J3 thanks to a goal from Tosun in the 94th minute of play 2 -1. Finally, his only big "test" against a European big name was failed. Turkey suffered the law of Portugal during the 2nd day of the group stage with a heavy 0-3 defeat.

It is always important to remember that Ronald Koeman had to compose his list for this Euro taking into account the injuries of De Jong (Barcelona), Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Hartman (Feyenoord), Botman (Newcastle), Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), De Roon (Atalanta), Quinten Timber (Feyenoord), Berghuis (Ajax) and Noa Lang (PSV). Announced ill before the round of 16, the last minute summoned Zirkzee (Bologna) is not playing in this Euro anyway. Decisive at the 2022 World Cup with 3 goals, Gakpo (Liverpool) scored as many goals in this Euro following his goal against Romania. The man of the match finally came off the bench last Tuesday. This is winger Malen (Dortmund), who scored twice and is logically applying for a spot in the starting 11 this Saturday. This Dutch team is truly complementary and complete, notably with the defensive contributions of Van Dijk (Liverpool), Aké (Man City) and Vrij (Inter Milan) and a quality full-back with Dumfries (Inter). Up front, it's very strong with the 2nd top scorer in the history of the selection Depay (46 goals) as well as the crack and probable future Bayern Munich player Xavi Simons (ex-PSG). Opposite, there is less breakage to report among Turkey which still had to deal without Ünder (ex-OM), central defenders Kabak and Soyuncu, as well as striker Unal, all injured before the Euro.

Suspended for the round of 16, captain Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan) and starting central defender Akaydin (Fenerbahce) will both return. On the other hand, it is the turn of interesting midfielders Kökcü (Benfica) and Yüksek (rotation) to serve their suspension following an accumulation of yellow cards. We often talk about scorers, but goalkeepers deserve their credit, especially when we score an equalizer in stoppage time. That's what Günok did against Austria. Established at the forefront against the Austrians, Güler (Real Madrid) did not have the expected effect in front of the cages but still managed to deliver a very good performance in the game. Nevertheless, he is indeed the defender central Demiral (Al Ahli) who scored the 2 winning goals for Turkey. To present this squad, how can we not mention the young talent Yildiz (Juventus), the reliable Yilmaz (Galatasaray), his club partner Ayhan (holding midfielder), Özcan (Dortmund), Kahveci (Lille) or even Kerem Akturkoglu (Galatasaray , 12 goals, 6 assists in SuperLig this season).