Netherlands vs Scotland prediction: WORLD: Friendly International betting tips on match 2024-03-21 19:45.
[p]The first of four remaining friendlies ahead of EURO 2024 for Group D’s Netherlands will see them take on Scotland, who share Group A with host nation Germany. Ronald Koeman’s men enter this on the back of an imperious run of form to finish off their European qualifying cycle (W5, L1), with all but one of those victories coming without reply. That should raise hopes ahead of this clash, especially as the Dutch have lost just one of the last 12 H2H encounters (W7, D4). [/p]
[p]Despite their H2H dominance, the Dutch have often found it difficult to get themselves up for home friendly encounters, as shown by their failure to win four of the last six such games (D3, L1). One of those matches was in fact a 2-2 draw against Scotland in which the Oranje had to come from behind twice to spare their blushes. [/p]
[p]After their incredible qualification cycle that saw Scotland qualify with time to spare, they enter this latest friendly schedule looking forward to Germany this summer. Victories over every side in their qualifying group, including a 2-0 toppling of three-time European champions Spain, should heighten confidence ahead of this enticing hop across the North Sea to Amsterdam. [/p]
[p]Taking to the road isn’t always an easy affair for Scotland though, who have won just one of their last seven away friendlies, against lowly Luxembourg no less (D2, L4). Moreover, two of their three failures to win in the recent qualifying campaign came on their travels (W2, D1, L1), and Scotland have not beaten the Dutch in their own backyard since 1959 (L4 since)! [/p]
[p]Players to watch: After just short of a year out of the Dutch setup, Memphis Depay is given his chance after scoring in eight victories for Atlético Madrid this season, while he also scored both goals in the last international H2H. Lyndon Dykes started upfront for Scotland that day and remains in the squad, although the QPR man has failed to win in three of his four scoring club appearances this season (D1, L2). [/p]
[p]Hot streak: There has been a goal scored on or beyond the 70th minute in each of Scotland’s last five games. [/p]