Netherlands – Norway : Preview & Prediction
Netherlands and Norway play at Stadion Feijenoord, in a match for the World Cup – Europe Qualifiers (Group Stage).
After 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, the home team is currently in the 1st position, with 19 points won. In the penultimate match, they won by (6‑0) at home against Gibraltar. In the last 4 home matches in the World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, the Netherlands have won 4.
In this competition, they have won the last 4 home matches. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 9 matches for this competition. This is a team that often scores first: they opened the scoreboard in 7 of their last 9 matches for the World Cup – Europe qualifiers, of those 7 they reached halftime ahead of all and managed to keep the advantage until the end of the 90′ at 6. In the last 15 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (61’‑75′).
The Netherlands enter this game after an away draw, by 2×2, against Montenegro: the Netherlands were winning by 0-2, however, they could not demonstrate enough defensive capacity to maintain the advantage and ended up conceded two goals. Still, the home team is going through a good period, with four victories in the last five games. The home team usually plays in a usual 4-3-3, favoring quick transitions. For that, you can count on the speed of Arnaut Danjuma and Donyell Malen. It should be noted that one of the best players in the Netherlands is Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
The away team is currently in the 2nd position, with 17 points won, after 5 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. In the last match, they have won by (2‑0) at home to Montenegro, in the last match, by (0‑0), at home against Latvia, after in the previous match. In their last 4 away matches in the World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Norway have won 3 and drawn 1.
For this competition, you don’t lose 4 games as a visitor. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 9 matches for this competition. There is a tendency to have goals in their away games, as 7 of the last 8 matches they played ended with Over 1.5 goals.
Norway comes for this match after a draw at home, 0x0, against Latvia. Even so, the visiting team seems to be going through a reasonable moment, as it has three victories in the last five matches played. The visiting team usually plays in a usual 4-3-3, favoring quick transitions, and in this drawing, the three men who will occupy the most advanced line should be Mohamed Elyounoussi, Alexander Sorloth and Martin Odegaard. Note that the Norwegian team is a team that has some weaknesses. Coach Stale Solbakken is likely to be without midfielder Fredrik Midtsjo as he is recovering from injury.
Netherlands – Norway : Betting Tips
Netherlands – Win Odds: 1.45
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
