Monday 23/06/2014, 18:00, World Cup Group B, Netherlands vs Chile
Netherlands vs Chile Betting Preview
Finishing second in a group featuring the defending champions and the recent Euro 2012 winners wouldn't be a tragedy under normal circumstances. The problem with the Netherlands finishing behind Spain is that they are going to face Brazil in the elimination round, which is a nightmarish scenario. As for Chile, a team that starts with the third chance in group B, they simply take it one step at a time and focus at the task at hand.
Netherlands vs Chile Betting Odds
At Bet365
Netherlands 2.30, Draw 3.30, Chile 3.10
Netherlands vs Chile Betting Tips
The Netherlands start the group stage with an incredibly difficult match that they desperately need to win, in order to have a decent chance at finishing first in this group. The last time the two teams met, Spain prevailed in overtime and won the World Cup 2010 as a result, while the Netherlands had to settle for the second place.
They now bring a very offensive team to Brazil, but the same defensive problems are going to keep them awake at night. Facing an early elimination at the European championship and failing to win a single match was correctly regarded as a disaster, that can't be repeated.
Defeating Chile is not as easy as it looks, because despite all their offensive prowess, the Dutch team is vulnerable in its own half. Robben is a great player, but he needs to be less selfish and provide van Persie with as many passes as possible, because the Manchester United striker is in great shape. He has scored in several qualifying and friendly games, so he is their best hope to score against Spain and Chile.
The South Americans have a better team than they did four years ago and they are not to be underestimated, despite being the underdogs in Group B. With Vidal as playmaker and three strikers expected to feature in each match, Chile won't defend against neither Spain nor the Netherlands.
Key Facts
- Both teams have won the last two friendly games and Chile won 3 out of 4 games in 2014 while scoring a total of nine goals.
Netherlands vs Chile Betting Odds Prediction
The Netherlands are extremely motivated to make the humiliating exit from Euro 2012 forgotten as soon as possible. The best way to do it is to make a deep run at the World Cup 2014 and this match against Chile is of critical importance. Even though it is unlikely for the Europeans to win by a wide margin, odds of 2.30 for Netherlands to prevail are simply too good to ignore.
Bet: Netherlands @ 2.30 with Bet365
