Netherlands v Wales predictions: Expect humdinger between Dutch and Dragons

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Netherlands v Wales in the Uefa Nations League on Tuesday.

Where to watch

S4C & BoxNation, 7.45pm Tuesday

Best bet

Both teams to score
2pts 11-10 bet365

Team news

Netherlands
Forward Cody Gakpo is expected to come into the side while Jurrien Timber could be given a rest and be replaced by Matthijs de Ligt.

Wales
Joe Allen and Neco Williams are both expected to miss out for Wales.

Match preview

Since booking their place in the Qatar World Cup with a playoff win over Ukraine at the start of the month, Wales have put in spirited performances against the Netherlands and Belgium in their Nations League section.

And when they reconvene with the Dutch in Rotterdam, they can again make life tough for their opponents, who have taken seven points from their three matches in the competition.

Following their playoff triumph, Wales came within minutes from earning a draw with Louis van Gaal's men in Cardiff, scoring an equaliser in the 92nd minute, only to concede in the 94th minute to lose 2-1.

But Rob Page's men followed that with a 1-1 draw with Belgium and punters should again anticipate both of these teams scoring at De Kuip.

While the Netherlands have had few issues in the final third, scoring eight goals in their three Nations League contests, they looked shaky at the back in a 2-2 draw with Poland last time out and Virgil van Dijk's absence has been noticeable.

At the other end of the pitch, the competition for places means they are unlikely to fall flat, with exciting forward Cody Gakpo expected to come into the team for this game.

Both teams to score has clicked in six of the Netherlands' last seven matches in all competitions, including friendlies, and that looks a tempting bet in this key Nations League tussle.

Key stat

Both teams have scored in all five of the Netherlands' matches in 2022.

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