UEFA EURO 2024: Netherlands vs England Prediction
Jul 9, 2024 published
START TIME: Wednesday 10th July, 2024 - Kenya – 10:00pm / UK – 8:00pm
NETHERLANDS VS ENGLAND ON TV: Kenya – SportyTV or SuperSport / UK – ITV
NETHERLANDS VS ENGLAND ONLINE: Kenya – SportyTV or SuperSport / UK – ITVX
EXPECTED TEAMS
NETHERLANDS
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Reijnders; Malen, Simons, Gakpo; Depay
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ENGLAND
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Trippier; Foden, Bellingham; Kane
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PREDICTION
Prior to the tournament, not many would have tipped up the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2024 and even fewer would have done so when they finished third in Group D. However, Ronald Koeman’s Oranje have been very entertaining to watch with 14 goals coming in their five matches, despite the fact one of those games finished goalless against France. England, on the other hand, were widely tipped as pre-tournament favourites but the Three Lions have stumbled their way into the semi-finals without ever really playing well. Gareth Southgate’s side are at a third major tournament semi-final in just four attempts, having only ever played in four previous to his appointment. They are not playing well but there were signs of improvement, at least in terms of actual competence in keeping the ball in the first-half against Switzerland, and they should create chances against a Dutch side that have been behind against Austria, Poland and Turkey at this tournament so far. Over 2.5 goals may seem unlikely for a knockout match involving England but it does provide good value and there are small signs we could have a fun game for the neutral.