The World Cup Round of 16 kicks off with a clash between Europe and North America. The winners of Group A take on a team that barely snuck through Group B in what could be one of the more predictable affairs from the first knockout round.
Netherlands vs USA Predictions and Best Odds for Round of 16 Match-up
Netherlands Run of Form
Netherlands stormed through Group A, finishing with seven points and only conceeding one goal. They entered the tournament as one of the best teams in the competition and they have so far shown that class on the big stage.
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This Dutch team has not lost a game since June of 2021, a record likely to continue after this game
USA Run of Form
The American team made it through Group B with just one win and two draws. That is pretty typical of a team that only has two wins in their last eight games in all competitions. Not losing won’t be enough to get them through the knockout stages and this is where their mettle will be tested to its limit.
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Netherlands vs USA Head to Head
In five matches between these two teams, the Clockwork Oranje have emerged as the winners on four occasions. Their last meeting in 2015 was their sole defeat against this opposition, that game finished 4-3 thanks to a late Bobby Wood winner.
Netherlands vs USA Prediction
Based on how both teams have played in this tournament, Louis Van Gaal will be confident that his side can come away with the win. The world’s number eight ranked nation are proving why they’re one of the powerhouses of international football in this campaign.
Current Betting Odds: Netherlands vs USA
SkyBet currently has The Netherlands at odds of 17/20 to win. The Stars and Stripes are trailing at odds of 7/2 to pull off the upset.
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