USA vs Netherlands Prediction – 2022 World Cup: Who Will Win?

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The match will be played on 3 December at 15:00 GMT at the Khalifa International Stadium and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Let's see how the two teams performed in the group stages (Group A and Group B) to find out how they made it to the knockout stages.

Group A

Group B

🏠 USA Form and Team News

Of the three group games the USA participated in, they won one and drew two, placing them second in their group behind England. The match against Wales was their first test, which they finished with equal results. They did not have much luck in the meeting with England either, as both teams ended with a draw. Ahead of their third match against Iran in the group stage, the USA knew that a win would open their way to the round of 16, while another draw would make them dependent on the result of the England vs Wales match. In the end, the USA won 1-0 and England 3-0, which put the USA through to the eliminations, where they will face the Dutch.

Since soccer is not the main sport in the USA, most soccer predictions predict losing the battle for the qualification spot. However, the fact that their team is filled with young and talented players who are part of the best leagues in Europe should not be overlooked. Louis van Gaal and Gregg Berhalter have no injuries or suspensions ahead of the Netherlands clash. However, many of the other players have, which puts them under threat of suspension if they make it to the quarterfinals. For example, Sergio Dest, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Tim Ream received yellow cards during the group stage, meaning that if they are not disciplined, they could miss the most important game of their lives.

USA starting Lineup

We predict that Berhalter will choose to play a 4-3-3 formation in the Round of 16 game like he did in the match against Iran. We anticipate he will start with the same starting XI that defeated Iran 1-0 because he lacks the Dutch team's depth in the line-up, which is as follows:

• M. Turner
• S. Dest
• C. Carter-Vickers
• T. Ream
• A. Robinson
• Y. Musah
• T. Adams
• W. McKennie
• T. Weah
• J. Sargent
• C. Pulisic

⭐ USA Players to Watch

The three USA players listed below are ones you should pay particular attention to when they face the Netherlands in the Round of 16:

• Weston McKennie: The Juventus midfielder made headlines during the match against England not for his play but rather for his decision to use a photographer as a towel to dry his hands. Despite this blatantly uncalled-for incident, he has been a key player for the United States during World Cup 2022. He gives his defenders extra protection and has a good eye for goal as seen by the nine goals he has scored in 40 international games.
• Antonee Robinson: Since Robinson is currently a player for Fulham, those who follow the English Premier League attentively are likely familiar with him. The left-back is not only excellent at defending, but his attacking skills also give the opposition's teams a lot of trouble. On Saturday, the Dutch might get burned if they allow him to wander around unchecked on the left flank. We're interested in watching how he does against a rather formidable Dutch defence.
• Christian Pulisic: Without a doubt, Pulisic is the talisman of this USA team, and his contribution will be essential if the team is to advance to the quarterfinals. He scored the team's goal against Iran and sustained an injury in the process, but he ought to be able to participate in this upcoming game. The attacking midfielder or winger has 55 international appearances under his belt and no less than 22 goals to his credit. He would have been a key contributor to the victory if the USA went on to defeat the Dutch.

☍ Netherlands Form and Team News

The Netherlands topped Group A thanks to two wins and one draw from their three matches. In their first match against Senegal, they came out as winners, and the second against Ecuador ended in a 1-1 draw. Going into their final group-stage game against Qatar, the Dutch clearly needed just one point to qualify and move ahead of Senegal, who beat Ecuador 2-1. They emerged victorious from the test with Qatar, winning 2-0. While many football fans probably expected the Netherlands to make it three wins from three games, Ecuador were a tough opponent in this match, and it seems the Dutch are now focused on their upcoming test against the USA.

There are no bans or injuries for Louis van Gaal to worry about for this Round of 16 encounter, but players like de Ligt and Ake are both on a yellow card, so if they receive another in this game against the USA, they will miss the Quarter-Final game if the Dutch win. These two players will be a major loss if they advance and are not available for selection, so their coach will be hoping they can maintain their composure. They do not want to have their sights set on the quarterfinal round just yet, though, as this could come back to haunt them.

Netherlands starting Lineup

We anticipate that Louis van Gaal will once again choose the 3-4-1-2 configuration, which he has used thus far in this competition. We don't believe he will alter the starting line-up that faced Qatar in their last group game. So, they could arrange themselves as follows:

• A. Noppert
• N. Ake
• V. van Dijk
• J. Timber
• D. Blind
• F. de Jong
• M. de Roon
• D. Dumfries
• D. Klaassen
• C. Gakpo
• M. Depay

⭐ Netherlands Players to Watch

Three Dutch players you should keep an eye on throughout this elimination game are listed below:

• Virgil van Dyke: While goals can win you games, defence is equally crucial, and the Netherlands have one of the best defenders in the world in van Dyke. Strikers have to work really hard to get past him since he is so cool under pressure. Due to his height and strength, the Liverpool player is extremely dangerous in set pieces, thus the USA players must be on the lookout for him on corners and free kicks lest they witness him thumping home a header.
• Cody Gakpo: The 23-year-old has been a bright spot for the Dutch during this competition, scoring three goals to give him six total in his first 12 international outings. He is equally skilled with both of his feet and possesses the dribbling ability and speed to blow past defenders. He also knows how to score goals, as evidenced by his record of scoring goals.
• Memphis Depay: Although the Barcelona forward is still working his way back to full fitness, van Gaal thought he was ready to start against Qatar, so there is no reason why he shouldn't do the same against the USA. Prior to his injury The Barcelona striker has been on fire recently, scoring 13 goals in 30 games for the team. He has scored 42 goals in 84 appearances for his country, which is an even higher goal scoring record. Accordingly, he scores a goal almost every two games. Although the USA's defence is strong, Depay has the ability to cause them a variety of problems.

💯USA vs Netherlands Betting Odds

It is time to have a look at the World Cup 2022 betting odds for this match available at some of the best UK betting sites. There are three football markets that appear to be more popular than the others. These are the Match Winner, Both Teams to Score, and the Over/Under 2.5 goals market. You can see the odds for them in the following tables.

⚡ Match Winner

Outcome
USA to Win	4.20	4.60	4.50	4.33
Netherlands to Win	1.91	1.80	1.91	1.91
Draw	3.40	3.40	3.40	3.20

🔥 Both Teams to Score

Both to Score
Yes	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.05
No	1.73	1.70	1.73	1.70

🥅 Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Over/Under
Over 2.5 Goals	2.20	2.20	2.20	2.30
Under 2.5 Goals	1.65	1.60	1.62	1.57

🥇 Who Will Win? USA vs Netherlands Prediction

Judging by the performances of both countries during the group stage, the Netherlands seem to have a better chance of winning as they have two wins and a draw to two draws and one win for the USA. Also, they play well, and while the US also has potential, soccer is still not the main sport across the Ocean. If you intend to place sports bets on this World Cup match, we would recommend you bet on the Netherlands.

Our match prediction: Netherlands to Win.

🔍 Our USA vs Netherlands Betting Tips?

Out of all the World Cup betting advice we could give you, we recommend giving the Dutch a handicap to decrease America's odds while raising your chances of winning the bet if you enjoy betting against the trends and want to wager on the USA to win this game. The 2-1 scoreline indicates that the over 2.5 goals market is a nice one to look at if you don't feel like betting on the winning team at all.

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