Senegal vs Netherlands Prediction | Game Preview and Stats
Among the first matches of the World Cup, we have an interesting matchup as Senegal go up against the Netherlands. Aside from the two, Qatar and Ecuador make up group A. The match is to kick off at 16:00 on the 21st of November, at Al Thumama Stadium.
Do the Lions of Teranga have what it takes to interrupt Holland’s streak, as they have not lost in the last 14 games? Continue reading our Senegal vs Netherlands prediction and find out what to expect.
Senegal vs Netherlands – Form and Team News
Looking at the qualifier, the Lions of Teranga have shown excellent results. In the two-stage qualifier, they only lost one game. Their final opponent in order to qualify was Egypt. They are in excellent form, but going past the Clockwork Orange will be hard.
One of the greatest news for Senegal is that Sadio Mane is on the list of players going to the cup, but there’s a big chance he won’t play because of the injury. He is one of the key players for the team, and his presence greatly improves the odds of The Teranga Lions trying to get past the group stage.
On the other hand, The Flying Dutchmen are one of the favourites to take the top spot in Group A. They are also one of the favourites to take the entire championship. They are in amazing form, as they have not lost a game in the past 14 games.
Van Gaal gathered a fine team. He has proven his worth over the years. Furthermore, his results in the Nations League confirm that he is looking forward to the tournament, as they beat some of the top teams, such as Belgium, Poland, and Wales.
Senegal vs Netherlands – Starting Lineups
All teams have sent their final list of players. Out of the 26 players going for each national, the following are the potential starting players for Senegal and the Netherlands:
- Senegal: (GK) Edouard Mendy; (DEF) Kalidou Koulibaly, Fode Ballo-Toure, Pape Abou Cisse, Abdou Diallo; (MID) Nampalys Mendy, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Mamadou Loum; (ATC) Boulaye Dia, Ismaila Sarr.
- Netherlands: (GK) Justin Bijlow; (DEF) Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Tyrell Malacia; (MID) Denzel Dumfries, Steven Berghuis, Frenkie de Jong, Daley Blind; (ATC) Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn.
Senegal vs Netherlands – Betting Tips
The bookies estimate that the Lions of Teranga don’t have what it takes to counter the Flying Dutchmen. Despite the excellent performances from the Lions of Teranga, Holland are the favourites.
The odds for the Netherlands to win stand at 1.57. On the other hand, for Senegal to win, the odds stand at 6.00. The odds for the game to end in a draw are at 3.80.
It is unlikely that the Flying Dutchmen will take this lightly. However, Senegal are not a team you should underestimate. With such quality players, they are likely to at least score. On those points, our Senegal vs Netherlands prediction is that the game might end in 1:2.
The odds for this correct score betting market stand at 8.50, which might be something you can consider. However, while Mane is on the list of players, if his injury persists, Senegal are unlikely to score.
In that case, the Netherlands to win and score more than two goals is something you can consider. The odds for this market stand at 2.05.
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