Netherlands vs. Belgium: preview and betting tips

Belgium have an all-out match on Sunday. If they want to qualify for the Nations League play-offs, they must win by at least two goals against the Netherlands. What to expect from the game and what to bet on?

The Netherlands improved their position in the penultimate round by winning 2-0 in Poland. Even a one-goal loss will be enough to put them in first place, but they won’t want to rely on it in front of their fans.

Belgium beat Wales at home to keep their hopes of qualification alive. At home they lost to the Dutch 1:4, which is seen as a great shame. Now the Belgians need to atone for it, they need to win by two or more goals to finish first.

Teun Koopmeiners shines on the home side, the Atalanta midfielder has already scored four times and assisted once in Serie A. Cody Gakpo shines in the PSV Eindhoven attack, the talented forward has scored ten goals and assisted nine.

Kevin de Bruyne is not to be forgotten in the visitors’ squad, the Manchester City midfielder boasts a 1+8 record. Behind Brighton’s great start to the season is Leandro Trossard, author of two goals and two assists.

Although the Netherlands have been relatively successful, they have been winning mainly on their opponents’ pitches. It has won only one of its last three home games, and that by a goal.

Belgium, on the other hand, is in great form. Its golden era is over, but it has won three of its last four games. Only against Wales have they drawn.

Given Belgium’s form, the return of a healthy Eden Hazard and the Netherlands’ home ineptitude, I don’t think the visitors will lose.