Here is our Netherlands predicted lineup for the UEFA Nations League fixture in Budapest against Hungary on Friday night, October 11.<\/p>\n
For September’s double-header of internationals, Ronald Koeman made only one change to his lineup, with Joshua Zirkzee leading the line against Bosnia, marking his full international debut with a goal at Philips Stadion. Brian Brobbey got the nod against Germany three nights later.<\/p>\n
So, expect a very similar starting lineup here, albeit with at least one enforced change.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/strong>: Football\u2019s Transfer System Could Dramatically Change Soon<\/a><\/p>\n Right-back is, almost inarguably, the most competitive position in this team, but Denzel Dumfries continues to be Koeman’s go-to man, chosen over Jeremie Frimpong and Lutsharel Geertruida, both of whom started matches during the Euros.<\/p>\n Likewise, in the middle, it’s a question of who will be Virgil van Dijk’s partner, with Matthijs de Ligt starting both fixtures last month, after Stefan de Vrij had been first-choice during the summer, while Micky van de Ven isn’t a bad option either.<\/p>\n Netherlands have reached two of the three previous editions of the UEFA Nations League Finals, runners-up during the inaugural staging in 2019, before being beaten semi-finalists on home soil last year, dumped out 4-2 after extra time by Croatia at De Kuip.<\/p>\n After a positive start to this campaign, they are in a strong position as they seek to reach next summer’s final four tournament again.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: Real Madrid Injury Opens Door For Early Signing Of England Star<\/a><\/p>\n On matchday one last month, Oranje scored five in a Nations League fixture for the first time, hammering Bosnia & Herzegovina 5-2 in Eindhoven.<\/p>\n Zirkzee headed home the opener a mere 13 minutes into his first international start, followed by goals from Tijjani Reijnders and then Cody Gakpo that gave them control, before late strikes from Wout Weghorst and Xavi Simons sealed the points.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: La Liga Signs New Controversial \u2018Official Sponsor\u2019 Deal<\/a><\/p>\n Three nights later, the Dutch welcomed fierce rivals Germany to the Johan Cruijff Arena, with the pair serving up an entertaining 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n Reijnders broke the deadlock inside 100 seconds, only for die Mannschaft to fight back, leading 2-1 at the interval, before Dumfries’ goal shortly after the break secured a draw in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n In the new-look Nations League, the top two both advance to the new quarter-final round, where they’ll face a group winner or runner-up from another section; potential opponents currently are: Portugal and Croatia, France and Italy as well as Spain and Denmark.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: \u2018Talks Progressing Well\u2019: Liverpool Confident of Tying Down \u2018Outstanding\u2019 Star to New Contract<\/a><\/p>\n This month will be key in determining whether or not Netherlands have a good chance of a top two finish, considering they’ll travel to Munich on Monday.<\/p>\nNetherlands\u2019 Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n