England’s quest to end their 58-year trophy drought continues as they face a free-scoring Netherlands in the semi-final of Euro 2024. The Dutch have been on fire, netting five goals in just two knockout matches. Our England vs Netherlands predictions guide previews this encounter.
Despite having a squad full of stars, England continues playing a pretty boring football that requires heroics to level the score against weaker teams like Slovakia and Switzerland. The Netherlands also didn’t face tough opponents in the playoffs but needed to equalize against Turkey in the quarterfinal.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Euro Championship 2024, Semifinal |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10 July 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Wednesday |
EU football bookies have given England odds of 2.55 (3/2) to secure victory in this encounter. The Netherlands have odds of 3.15 (13/6) to win this game. England vs Netherlands odds for a draw are 2.85 (11/6).
England has faced the Netherlands eight times, but the Dutch team is an uncomfortable opponent for the Three Lions as they won only two games. At the same time, Engalnd have lost four times against this opponent, and two games have ended in draws.
England qualified for the semi-finals after defeating Switzerland on penalties in the quarterfinals. Before that result, they beat Slovakia 2:1 in the round of 16, scoring a winner in the first extra time. It means that the Three Lions have made only a single win in five EURO 2024 games during 90 minutes. However, they achieved the needed results, as, during the group stage, they drew twice, securing the top spot in Group C with five points and passing two knockout stages.
Despite calls to play him as a left-back, Saka made the difference for England against Switzerland by playing in the right wing. He will be key to England’s chances of progressing into the final. Kane, Bellingham, Foden, and Rice will also put in their best in this game.
Marc Guehi is back from suspension. Harry Kane should also be available for a start after coming off deep into extra time against the Swiss.
Despite finishing third in Group D, the Netherlands enter this clash with the second-most goals scored in the knockout stage of Euro 2024. They faced a tough opponent in Turkey but emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Before that win, they comfortably beat Romania 3:0. They also defeated Poland in their opening group game but drew France and lost to Austria during the group stage.
Cody Gakpo has been excellent for Oranje Holland, scoring three goals so far. Although he was not on the scoreboard in their last game, he remains a potent threat for the Netherlands. Donyall Malen is another player who can cause problems for England’s defense. Reijnders, Van Dijk, Ake, and Simons will add strength and tenacity against the Three Lions.
The Netherlands should have a fully fit squad for this game.
Here are our England vs Netherlands betting predictions:
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While bookmakers might favor England, the Netherlands has the momentum. Though they faced weaker opponents in the knockout stages, they’ve risen to the challenge both times. Their 3-0 win against Romania showcased their attacking prowess, something England needs to work on. Similarly, against Turkey, they came back from behind with two goals after generating numerous chances.
England’s performances haven’t been convincing, leaving many nervous about their ability to handle this clash. Based on recent forms, the Dutch team looks more favorable to advance and has higher odds for this. Netherlands Euro 24 odds for playoffs to advance to the semi-final is 2.07 (15/14).
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We expect both sides to score in this encounter based on their performances. Both teams also have enough attacking resources to find the back of the net. Aside from their 0-0 draw against France, the Netherlands has scored at least two goals in all their games. In terms of stats, that translates to 1.8 goals per game at Euro 2024. The Netherlands has also conceded five times in this competition. England are not far behind, scoring three goals in two knockout games. With Kane, Saka, and Bellighnam on their side, we expect them to find the net in this clash.
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Given the scoring record of both teams during the knockout stage of this competition, we expect to see goals in the matchup. So far, the Netherlands has scored five goals in the knockout stages and nine goals in the tournament overall. England scored five times in this competition, scoring three goals during the knockout stage. Given the defensive frailties of the Netherlands (conceding five goals) and the attacking quality both teams possess, we expect both teams to score over 1.5 goals.
Here are our England vs Netherlands betting picks:
The Netherlands should advance to the semi-finals thanks to their strong performances during the knockout stages. Use our England vs Netherlands betting tips to bet on 2024 Euro playoffs and win extra cash.
