Netherlands vs England Prediction & Betting Tips (10 July)

Despite an avalanche of more or less significant injuries for this Euro 2024, the Netherlands managed to make their way to the last four. The journey was strewn with pitfalls, including a particularly sluggish group stage. Indeed, the Oranje only finished 3rd in group D with 4 points on the clock. For their entry into the competition, they provided the essentials by snatching victory against Poland thanks to a goal scored late in the game by substitute Wout Weghorst 2-1. During the 2nd day, Ronald Koeman's men were tossed around by France and can be happy to have preserved the draw even if Xavi Simons' goal should have been awarded 0-0. To close the group stage, they confirmed their shortcomings by losing to Austria 2-3. On the other hand, the Netherlands has looked much better since then. Opposed in the 8th final to Romania who had won 1st place in their group, they showed a real rise in power to win with authority 3-0. Last Saturday, the Batavian selection gained more confidence by dismissing Turkey who were nevertheless very supported in the stands 2-1. After a disappointing first act at the end of which Memphis Depay's teammates were trailing, the Oranje approached the second half with a lot of desire which allowed them to logically reverse the trend before suffering to maintain their short advantage at the end of the match. Before going to Germany to play this Euro 2024, England was considered the big favorite given its performances in recent international competitions and the depth of its squad.

Despite a questionable quality of play, the Three Lions meet expectations, as evidenced by their presence in the last four of the tournament. For their entry into this Euro, they dominated Serbia thanks to a thunderous start to the match before simply managing their short 1-0 advantage. Subsequently, England showed serious shortcomings and failed to defeat either Denmark 1-1 or Slovenia 0-0. This did not prevent him from winning, without convincing, 1st place in group C. In the 8th final, Gareth Southgate's men did not come far from a terrible disappointment. Trailing shortly before the half-hour mark, they then had to wait until added time for Jude Bellingham to equalize following a high-class goal before Harry Kane made the difference at the very start of the game. overtime 2-1. Almost miraculously, England raised its level a little to resist a very attractive Switzerland in the quarter-final 1-1. The Three Lions also showed great strength of character to respond, through Saka, to the opening score of the Nati. They then validated their ticket for the semi-final after the penalty shootout.

Not spared from injuries, the Netherlands must in particular do without the essential midfielder Frenkie de Jong in this Euro 2024. Furthermore, de Roon, Koopmeiners, Botman, Hartman, Jurrien Timber, Quinten Timber, Berghuis and Lang were also forced to withdraw this summer. The Oranje still maintain a quality squad in which Roc van Dijk plays a leading role as do the other defenders Dumfries, de Vrij and Aké. Discreet this season with Liverpool, Cody Gakpo is however still radiant with the national team. After scoring 3 goals during the 2022 World Cup, he found the net 3 times in this Euro 2024. At his side, Depay should take his place (1 goal and 1 assist in this Euro), 2nd top scorer in the history of the Netherlands and decisive for de Vrij's goal against Turkey. To complete the attacking trio, Bergwjin (Ajax), Malen (2 goals in this Euro) and Weghorst (1 goal and 1 assist in this Euro, entered into play at the quarter break) apply. In midfield, Reijnders brings his volume of play while of the quarter-final. He should find his place for this meeting. Gareth Southgate can thus count on his entire squad if we except Maguire, Chilwell, Henderson, Maddison, Grealish and Rashford who were not called up this summer.

Author of a remarkable season with Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham (2 goals in this Euro) obviously plays a leading role for England. In the round of 16, he became the savior of the nation following his equalizing goal scored at the very end of the game. In the quarter-final, captain Harry Kane (2 goals in this Euro) was injured in overtime. Pushed off the field by a Swiss, he clashed with Southgate and was then replaced by Toney who was able to score a nice shot on goal without looking at the ball during the fateful session. If Kane is available, he could be surrounded by wingers Saka and Foden but we will have to see if the coach continues the 3-4-3 tried against the Swiss to counter the opponent's activity on the sides. If Cityzen struggles since the start of this Euro, the Gunner has responded to the slight criticism that accompanied his first outings by being the best Englishman against Switzerland. He also scored the equalizing goal. Substitute at the start of the competition, prodigy Kobbie Mainoo has gradually established himself in the midfield alongside captain Declan Rice.