Netherlands vs Czech Republic Betting Tips

Ferenc Puskas, Budapest in Hungary is all set to host the third round of 16 matches between the high-flying Netherlands and the tough Czech Republic. The match happens on the 27th of June 2021 at 21:30 IST. The Netherlands had relatively an easier run could face their first real test here in this match against the Czech. 

Netherlands Form and Team News

The Dutch in the last group against underdogs North Macedonia played to their strength and went on to win the game with a three-nil scoreline. They are the highest-scoring team in the championship so far with eight goals scored in three matches. The Netherlands were clinical against Austria in the second game and ended with winning the game thus qualifying for the next round. The Netherlands had a two-goal cushion to work on in the first game against Ukraine when the opposition managed to score two in reply, the Netherlands had to work their way to get the win at the end and ending up with a scoreline of three goals to two. They were clinical for most parts of the game but let it slip up a bit in that game which they have worked on and rectified it to an extent that they have not conceded in the last two games.

Frank De Boer has a brilliant set of youngsters at his disposal in the team who can turn out to become part of a world-beating setup in the future. He just has to manage them in the right direction going forward which given the standards he is keeping presently seems to have taken effect on the side. Wijnaldum is the highest goal scorer for the Dutch in this tournament so far with three goals to his name closely followed by Depay and Dumfries with two goals each as well. The defence is also working to plan and keeping a tight line which is potentially making the Dutch a formidable outfit.

Czech Republic Form and Team News

The Czech Republic came undone against an English side in the third game of the group stage. They were beaten by a goal to nil but still went on to finish in the third position with four points. They are one of the best performing third-placed team thus managing to qualify in the process. The Czech Republic could’ve easily buried the second game against Croatia after scoring the first goal, but, Croatia found a way back and scored to return home a point. The Czech Republic were facing Scotland in the first game and both sides were almost near in the FIFA rankings as well, but after the game, the Czech were clinical in their win against the Scots notching up a two-goal GD in the process and climbing to the top of the table. Czech are low on momentum after their winless last two matches but considering the knockouts are one-off affairs, they still can hope to put up a great showing against the Dutch. 

Patrick Schick has been playing as the lone striker in the team against all the opponents. In the first game, he replied back to his critics in some style. He probably has already scored the goal of the tournament against Scotland, also struck home a penalty in the second game. Captain Darida also has been in some form in that context and managed to give some key passes to Schick. Totally Czech have been playing as a team and all members of the squad are equally impressive. Coach Jaroslav Silhavy will be mindful of the inconsistency factor looming over his side’s game, he would need to address that immediately which could prove as the telling difference between a Czech team that could be and a Czech team that is present. 

Odds by Casumo

The Netherlands are the favourites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.68 odds while the Czech Republic is placed at 5.30. The odds for a draw is 3.85.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

The Netherlands have a neck to neck head to head record against the Czech Republic. They also are carrying a terrific recent record as well, while the Czech Republic have faltered against both their oppositions in the recent past. This match could well be a rehearsal for what this Netherlands outfit is all about and a win here could give them the much-needed momentum going forward.

Tip 1: Total Goals over 2.5

Eight of their last ten matches that the Netherlands have played across competitions have had the total goals to be over 2.5. While playing as the home side, the Netherlands have had three of their last four games where the total goals have been over 2.5. In the case of the Czech Republic, in their last five matches played, they have had the total goals to be over 2.5 in two matches of those. Playing away across competitions, the same record holds for them which had the total goals to be over 2.5. While playing head to head these teams have been part of four of the last six matches where the above was satisfied. While the head to head with the Netherlands as host two of the last three games have also seen the total goals to be over 2.5. So it’s quite likely the match will have over 2.5 goals. According to the Casumo Sportsbook, the odds for the total goals to be over 2.5 is 1.85.

Tip 2: Goals in both halves

Six of the Netherlands last seven games have seen goals being scored in both halves of play. This was played across the EURO, Friendlies, World Cup Qualifiers, and the Nations League. While playing at home in the above competitions, three of the last four matches have seen goals in both halves as well. Both of the last two head to head matches between the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have also seen the condition being satisfied. Their last head to head match against the Netherlands playing with the Netherlands as the host also puts the above statement into full effect. The Czech Republic on the other hand have had the above condition satisfied in three of the last four games. While playing away, they have a similar record to probably signify that the Czech Republic could well be involved in a similar situation in the next match. According to the Casumo Sportsbook, the odds for that is 1.67.

Conclusion

The head to head record favours the Czech Republic while the recent record shows the Dutch are way ahead in terms of consistency and winning games. This match is sure to bring out the best football from both sides which could potentially make for a great watch as well. Summarising on a couple of bets from above:

1. Total goals over 2.5 @ 1.85
2. Goals in both halves @ 1.67

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