It is all to play for in Group A as we head into the final games of the group stage. Top plays bottom in this one with the Qatar already eliminated as the Netherlands aim to earn knockout stage qualification. Can the hosts get a result to end the tournament or will they go winless?
Netherlands vs Qatar Predictions and Best Odds for Group A Climax
Netherlands Run of Form
The Netherlands have not lost a game in 2022 so far. The draw against Ecuador was an untimely stumble but their results are generally quite strong. Their undefeated streak is expected to continue on the final day with qualification on the line.
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Qatar Run of Form
The World Cup hosts could not possibly have more different form than their opponents. Qatar’s quality can be summed up by a recent 3-0 defeat to Croatia U-23s. This poor run of results has carried into the tournament with two defeats eliminating them from the tournament already.
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Having already fallen to 50th in FIFA’s World Rankings, the freefall is likely to continue as the nation comes off a disappointing tournament.
What Each Team Needs
With 4 points to their name, the Netherlands have almost guaranteed qualification. A draw would be enough to see them through to the next round but even if they did lose they could sneak through on goal difference regardless.
Netherlands vs Qatar Prediction
Louis Van Gaal will be confident of coming away from this contest with three points. If anything they should be disappointed in any other result. If they aim to make a deep run in this tournament then they will need to show their quality here.
Current Betting Odds: Netherlands vs Qatar
The betting market also agrees that the Netherlands should win. SkyBet currently has Qatar at a comical 14/1 odds to get a win while the favourites are at 1/6 odds of victory.
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