Netherlands vs Argentina Prediction 09.12.2022 World Cup

• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2022
• Date: 9th December 2022
• Kickoff: 19:00 UTC/20:00 CET
• Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium

The last eight standing clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as Netherlands face Argentina at the Lusail Iconic Stadium on Friday evening. The Dutch side remain unbeaten in the competition after four games played and dispatched USA with a 3-1 win in the previous round. On the contrary, Argentina seemed to fumble a bit against a really inferior opposition, Australia, as the latter almost scored twice in the last few minutes of extra time. Other than the same, Lionel Messi's team has managed to win all three games since their opening day debacle against Saudi Arabia. The last two meetings between the two nations had ended undecided in normal time, with Argentina prevailing in penalties in the 2014 World Cup. On an overall basis though, Netherlands have remained undefeated four of the last five meetings between these two nations in all competitions.

Netherlands vs Argentina Betting Tips: Draw

Netherlands are carrying a 19-game unbeaten form in this game, which is really extraordinary considering they failed to qualify for both the previous World Cup and Euros. From a non-statistical point of view, this is absolutely a clash of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal and Lionel Messi, who have the legendary tag in front of their names and are etched in the history of the game. We believe that this game will stay undecided in normal time and will go to extra time, where Netherlands should do enough to secure a victory either through penalties or by a very late goal. Coming to the number of goals in this one, we believe that the first ninety minutes should not see over 2.5 goals as the past meetings (3/4) and Netherlands' recent games (5/6) both have been very shy of goals. Our prediction will be a Draw in normal time and Under 2.5 goals being scored, with Netherlands clinching it either after extra time or penalties.