The first of the quarterfinal games kick-off on December 9, with Netherlands and Argentina going up against each other. The two teams remain outsiders to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 despite the good form coming into the knockout phase.
Netherlands could comfortably see off the USA in the round of 16, whereas Argentina had to play until the final whistle to ensure their win over Australia. This Netherlands vs Argentina WC 2022 preview is aware of both teams’ excellent recent records in the latter stages of World Cup tournaments. What should you prefer here: betting on Virgil van Dijk or Leo Messi in this contest? We know the answer.
| Tournament: | FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 Playoffs, Quarterfinal 1 |
| Venue: | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, Qatar |
| Date: | 19:00 GMT on Friday, 9 December 2022 |
The Qatar 2022 Argentina vs Netherlands betting odds expect a very tight match. Argentina are the favorites by a slender margin, priced at 2.20 (11/10) to win the game. The Netherlands are not far off and priced at 3.60 (13/5). A draw at full-time can be backed at 3.10 (21/10) on most of the top football betting sites and new football bookmakers.
The Netherlands are looking to reach the World Cup semifinal for a third consecutive edition. Louis van Gaal’s team have been able to overcome several hiccups to emerge as one of the dark horses to win the WC 2022 Qatar edition. As the World Cup has progressed, the Netherlands have shown the presence of many leaders in the squad.
Argentina are motivated immensely to do well in Lionel Messi’s final World Cup. Despite a shock loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening game, the South Americans have covered exceptionally well. There is great potential in the prediction for a semi-final meeting with Brazil.
There is little to separate the two teams on the head-to-head front:
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Argentina: WWWLW
The Netherlands vs Argentina predictions would go with Lionel Messi to scoring anytime in the match. The PSG superstar has been in excellent form at the World Cup. He has come up with three goals in the four games. There is excellent value in WC 2022 online betting odds for backing the 35-year-old to score anytime.
The Netherlands national football team has hit over 1.5 goals in three of the four World Cup matches. Argentina have also been brilliant going forward, and they have an identical scoring record as the Netherlands in the four matches so far. Both teams are offensively brilliant, and this is a great reason to back over 2.5 goals in the pre-match and live football betting markets for this game.
The 2022 Netherlands vs Argentina betting tips would go with both teams to score. Argentina and Netherlands have managed clean sheets in 50% of the four World Cup matches. Both teams have enough players in the final third of the pitch to make this market particularly attractive on mobile betting apps.
The Netherlands team have no injury coming into the match.
Argentina’s national football team may not have Papu Gomez and Angel di Maria at 100%.
The top Netherlands vs Argentina odds expect a very close contest between these two opponents, making the World Cup 2022 quarterfinal betting even more exciting. Would you go with these selections in the online markets for this game?
