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Weakened Netherlands seek to continue pursuit of World Cup dream against Belgium

Weakened Netherlands seek to continue pursuit of World Cup dream against Belgium

A draw and even a narrow defeat is enough for the Dutch team to qualify for the Nations League's final round. However, national coach Louis van Gaal's team will go for the full three points, as their form is excellent and they want to maintain that flow into the World Cup in Qatar that starts in November. Despite a number of injuries, the Dutch are favourites to win the derby of the Low Countries.

We go back to the 3rd of June, 2022. The Netherlands opened the new Nations League campaign with an away game against Belgium. The Belgians, who had Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard in their starting lineup, were labeled favourites and the Dutch looked set to face a difficult evening. But after a brilliant performance, they took home a 1-4 victory. Goals by Steven Bergwijn and Denzel Dumfries and two by Memphis Depay made it clear that this Dutch team is a force to be reckoned with at the World Cup in Qatar.

The Dutch would maintain the form they started their Nations League campaign with throughout the groupstage. And so, prior to the final round of play, the Netherlands lead the group by three points over Sunday's opponent, Belgium. In the event of a tie in points at the end of the groupstage, the final rankings will be determined by the head to head results. That means that the Belgians must win with at least the same figures as the Netherlands did on June 3 in Brussels. That seems an impossible task, but the Dutch's southern neighbours can draw hope from the number of injuries within their northern rivals are currently dealing with.

Dutch keyplayers missing

After the Dutch victory over Poland last Thursday, there was less good news from the medical department. Teun Koopmeiners, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong had to leave the squad due to injury. These players will be sorely missed on Sunday night in Amsterdam against Belgium. Nevertheless, the bookies see the Netherlands as slight favourites for the victory. A win will earn you 2.30 times your stake, while a Belgian win will earn you triple your stake. Derbies between the Netherlands and Belgium are usually spectacular and goal-rich. If this edition sees at least three goals it can earn you 1.72 times your bet. If you dare to go a little further and expect at least four goals, you can get as much as 2.75 times your bet back.

Best betting tips Netherlands - Belgium

Prediction Odd
Over 2.5 goals 1.72
Both teams score 1.61

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