Netherlands – Czech Rep

Netherlands and Czech Republic square off in the last round of the Euro 2016 qualifying tournament Group A. The visitors are already qualified, while Netherlands is in a desperate situation, needing a win and hoping that Turkey loses to Iceland.

It has been an unbelievably poor campaign for Netherlands, who are extremely close to miss out on Euro 2016, despite half of Europe being set to reach the tournament. The team finally got its first win under new manager Danny Blind a few days ago, 2-1 in Kazakhstan and will try to do their job against the already qualified Czechs – but even the unlikely scenario in which Netherlands wins and Turkey loses will only send the hosts to the playoffs.

Czech Republic was generally the better team on Saturday against Turkey, but ended up losing 2-0 at home and will surely want to avoid ending the qualifications with two defeats in a row. Offense has been the main weapon for the visitors in these qualifiers, as they posted a 16-12 goal difference in 9 matches – it might work well in a matchup against a leaky Netherlands team that is desperate for a victory.

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Lineups:

Netherlands: Zoet – Tete, Riedewald, Van Dijk, Bruma – Blind, Sneijder, Wijnaldum – El Ghazi, Memphis, Van Persie Huntelaar

Czech Republic: Cech – Kaderabek, Prochazka, Suchy, Gebre Selassie – Darida, Plasil – Dockal, Necid, Skalak – Lafata

Don`t expect Netherlands to go all out attack from the start, despite needing the victory, but they will surely put on an offensive minded performance. The hosts need to take some risks and Czech Republic, playing without pressure, might be able to capitalize. The visitors have their main strength in attack and will likely be able to expose a leaky Netherlands defense, as the hosts will have to leave open spaces at some point.

Czech Republic won the home meeting 2-1. My tip is over 2,5 goals to be scored. No team has any reason to sit back and both sides are offensive minded. Both teams should find the net and I believe Netherlands, being the more motivated side, will score at least a couple. Odds are dropping on this bet. Prediction: Netherlands – Czech Republic 3-1.

Pick: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 1.90 @ Betsafe
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 6.30
Event date: 13 October