Netherlands vs Hungary Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 16.11.2024

• Date and Time: November 16, 19:45 GMT+1
• Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Netherlands vs Hungary Preview

Netherlands

The Netherlands’ rout of the Bosnians in the first round remains their only victory in this Nations League edition. From their two matches against Germany, they managed to grab only a single point. 

The away game against Hungary was also unsuccessful. Despite their complete dominance on the pitch, the Dutch narrowly escaped defeat, with captain Virgil Van Dijk receiving a red card.

The hosts’ squad is mostly young and promising. Not only do they have talented players, but some arrive in excellent form. Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk have been instrumental for Liverpool, while Tijjani Reijnders continues to shine at Milan.

The Netherlands’ defensive frailties have been their Achilles’ heel in the Nations League, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their matches. The lack of a stable goalkeeper further exacerbates their issues at the back.

Hungary

After their defeat against Germany in the first round, Hungary bounced back and collected five points in three matches. While not an extraordinary outcome, it will protect the guests from relegation in the group. 

The Hungarians have two matches with the main favourites of the group ahead. However, the Germans may lack motivation in the final round, giving Hungary a potential opportunity to upset the Netherlands in their next fixture.

Marco Rossi has created a team that can fight against any opponent. The Hungarians are dangerous on counterattacks and can upset even the strongest opponents. They can sit in defence for a long time, holding back and waiting for opportunities to exploit their opponents’ mistakes.

However, some players lack regular playing time at their clubs, such as András Schäfer and Roland Sallai. While the squad features promising young talent, many are still not fully prepared to compete at the highest level.

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Netherlands vs Hungary Prediction

• Pick: Netherlands to Win (-1.5) Handicap
• Odds: 2.00 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Netherlands 2-0 Hungary

Hungary managed to recover slightly from their lacklustre September matches in October, but they didn’t show us anything special in terms of gameplay. The home draw against the Netherlands was a big surprise, as the visitors largely controlled the tempo and dictated possession throughout the encounter.

However, securing points in Amsterdam will be a much bigger challenge, and it’s not a fact that luck will be on the side of the visitors. 

There is no doubt that the hosts will dominate the field, have the majority of possession of the ball and create dangerous opportunities in the final third.

While the Netherlands have problems in the defence, their attacking firepower and ability to sustain pressure make them strong favourites. Therefore, our pick for this encounter is the Netherlands to win with a handicap (-1.5). 

Netherlands vs Hungary Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Cody Gakpo to Score Anytime
• Odds: 2.25 (22Bet)

Cody Gakpo arrives in top form for the national team, scoring four goals in his last four matches for Liverpool. Among Ronald Koeman’s attacking options, Gakpo currently looks the sharpest in front of goal. 

Koeman will hope that Gakpo can make the difference in this clash, especially considering that the other attackers in the squad, such as Weghorst, Brobbey, and Zirkzee, have been struggling to make an impact at their clubs this season. 

Dutch topscorer Memphis Depay (98 goals) has been considered not yet fit enough to be included in the squad after his move to Brazilian side Corinthians. However, Koeman indicated that he could return in the new year if he continues to make regular appearances for his club. 

Under Arne Slot, the Gakpo has blossomed and started scoring more regularly. Slot’s system places Gakpo in a central role where he’s frequently fed with quality chances – his recent goals against Brighton in the Cup showcase just how clinical he’s become in this position.

Hungary seems to be a perfect opponent for Gakpo. Given the problems in the defence of the visitors, the Liverpool forward will surely get his chances. We also back Cody Gakpo to score anytime as our second betting pick for this match.

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