Prediction: Netherlands vs Wales

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 4/1

Bookmaker: 888sport

The 2021/22 domestic football campaign is officially behind us and while we may have to wait until November for the World Cup to kick off, that doesn’t mean we’re short on international action. The UEFA Nations League is back in our lives with a parade of nations attempting to make some noise – including the Netherlands and Wales, who will meet in Rotterdam on Tuesday night.

Netherlands

The Netherlands will finally be back in the big dance as they prepare for another World Cup appearance in Qatar. This is the best the country has looked on the international stage in quite some time and even though they aren’t exactly going to be tipped as favourites to win the trophy, everyone knows what they’re capable of once they’re able to get some momentum behind them.

Team News

Krul is out through injury for this one with van Dijk being rested, whereas Janssen and Lang are expected to lead from the front.

Wales

The dragons have roared once again. For the first time in 64 years, Wales will play at the World Cup after defeating Ukraine to qualify just a matter of days ago. The fact that they’ve made it to this point is an achievement in itself but now, they need to shift their focus back to the Nations League and realise how much of a platform they’ve got to build on now in the months that lie ahead.

Team News

Broadhead, Allen and Moore have all been ruled out for the trip to De Kuip with Ward being listed as doubtful.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting on Wednesday, Netherlands beat Wales 2-1.
• Netherlands have won four and drawn two of their last six games.
• Wales have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six games.
• Netherlands have scored 15 goals and conceded seven in their last six games.
• Wales have scored seven goals and conceded seven in their last six games.

Conclusion

While the Dutch may be at home here, they were made to feel like equals on more than one occasion during their clash with the Welsh last week. We think Wales, who have nothing to lose after their World Cup qualification, will come flying out of the gates and push the hosts under some pressure – before eventually sitting back and defending deep, ending in a solid 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 4/1

Bookmaker: 888sport