The World Cup quarter-finals are here and Friday night’s entertainment is Netherlands vs Argentina in Lusail. We’ve previewed the crucial knockout tie and picked out our best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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Netherlands vs Argentina
Friday 9th December, 7pm
Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
Netherlands vs Argentina Football Preview
Qatar may very well be the last time we see Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt. The international journey could come to an end on Friday, but wouldn’t it be fitting to see Messi lift the World Cup in his last outing for his nation? Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands stand in the way, with their eyes firmly set on making some history of their own.
Oranje are yet to get their hands on the sport’s most prestigious trophy, despite being widely regarded as the driving force behind modern football. They have not tasted defeat in this year’s World Cup and were comfortable winners in a round of 16 tie against USA. However, Argentina pose an entirely different task to what they have faced thus far.
Argentina have sauntered into the quarter-finals without really getting out of third gear. The main concern for Van Gaal will be that Argentina might just have been saving their best for the latter stages of the competition. Not only is Messi orchestrating attacks, but his supporting acts are also contributing. Julian Alvarez has netted in successive games and Enzo Fernandez looks a force at the base of the midfield.
The Dutch will undoubtedly be focused on stemming the influence of Messi – who can blame them? But failure to address Argentina’s other danger men will also result in defeat. Whilst they do boast an abundance of attacking talent, Argentina have not looked dominant at the back. Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo will both have joy in the final third and could be pivotal in transition. Argentina are good, but they’re there for the taking.
Netherlands vs Argentina Football Odds
Argentina are favourites to win in 90 minutes at 2.18, with Netherlands 3.71 underdogs and a draw priced at 3.15. Both teams to score (2.02) looks a strong option to double your money, with over 2.5 goals (2.36) also likely to be heavily backed. Messi is favourite to open the scoring (4.50), whilst Depay (7.00) is leading the odds for Netherlands players to break the deadlock.
Quarter-Final Betting Tips
Netherlands to win and both to score – 6.20
We think the Netherlands are under-priced. Yes, Argentina have some incredible attacking talent, but they haven’t set the competition alight like some expected. Depay and Gakpo will fancy themselves against Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero, with the former two sure to have some joy thanks to their elite movement.
Over 2.5 goals – 2.36
This game screams goals. Not only do both have bundles of attacking class, neither has looked great defensively.
Julian Alvarez anytime goalscorer – 3.60
Louis van Gaal will certainly have a plan for attempting to stop Messi, but focusing entirely on one player leaves space for others. Alvarez could be the man to benefit and has already shown his eye for goal at this World Cup.
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