Romania vs Netherlands Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - UEFA Euro 2024

🏆 Romania vs Netherlands Prediction

Romania were ruthless in transition during their 3-0 victory against Ukraine, and there’s no doubt that they’ve relied heavily on the counterattack at Euro 2024. To this end, they’ve only averaged 41.3% possession per 90 minutes during the tournament so far, while only five teams have managed fewer than their tally of 103 attacks. They’ve also accumulated an xG of just 3.33.

The Tricolours have been less the proactive when out of possession too, recovering just 93 balls during their group stage matches. Only Scotland have completed fewer ball recoveries overall (91), with Romania largely content to remain in their defensive shape and launch counterattacks from within their defensive third.

As for the Netherlands, they’ve averaged 53% possession per 90 in Germany, but have often struggled to convince in the attacking third. So far, 12 nations have initiated more than their tally of 134 attacks, while their cumulative xG of 3.49 suggests that they’ve been unable to create a succession of high quality chances against their opponents. They were sluggish for extended periods of the group stage, while they only generated an xG of 0.41 during a 0-0 stalemate against France.

Although I expect Ronald Koeman’s side to dominate possession at the Allianz Arena, they may find it difficult to break down their compact and well organised opponents. Patience will therefore be the order of the day for the Netherlands, but the quality of players like Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons should create just enough to push their country over the line.

💯 Romania vs Netherlands Betting Odds

Ireland’s best betting sites have published a huge selection of odds ahead of the clash between Romania and the Netherlands. These most popular betting markets here include the match winner or result, both teams to score (BTTS) and the over/under on the total number of goals that will be scored during the 90 minutes. Let’s take a closer look at these markets and how they’re currently being priced!

🏅 Romania vs Netherlands: Match Winner

Unsurprisingly, the Dutch are the favourites to defeat Romania in Munich. In fact, their pre-game odds of 1.44 imply a 69.44% probability of the Oranje prevailing in 90 minutes. You can back Romania at around 8.00 in the win market, so they have just a 12.5% chance of recording only their second ever victory against the Dutch. The draw is priced at 4.40, implying a 22.72% probability of the game ending tied after 90 minutes.

Team
Romania to Win	8.50	7.00	8.25	7.00	7.80
Netherlands to Win	1.44	1.46	1.41	1.46	1.45
Draw to Win	4.33	4.50	4.40	4.50	4.50

⚽ Romania vs Netherlands: Both Teams To Score

Both teams have scored in just four of Romania’s previous 10 matches (40%). Edward Iordănescu’s charges have kept five clean sheets during this sequence, while drawing three blanks in total. Both sides have found the net in a paltry three of the last 10 contests featuring the Netherlands (30%), with the Dutch keeping an impressive seven clean sheets and failing to score just once.

Yes/No
Yes	2.05	2.15	2.16	2.15	2.15
No	1.70	1.66	1.59	1.66	1.71

🥅 Romania vs Netherlands: Over/Under Goals Odds

The last 10 matches contested by Romania have produced 22 goals in total, at a rate of 2.2 per game. The Romanians have scored 14 times during this run at an average of 1.4 per 90 minutes. In the case of the Netherlands, their previous 10 games have yielded 31 goals at the much higher rate of 3.1 per 90. The Dutch have scored 23 of these goals too, at a healthy average of 2.3 per game.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.85	1.90	1.87	1.90	1.90
Under 2.5 Goals	1.85	1.90	1.87	1.90	1.95

1️⃣ Romania Update

The Romanians have lost just two of their previous 18 matches overall, since a 2-1 defeat to Slovenia on 17th November, 2022. This is an impressive run of form and highlights just how tough Romania are to beat, although the Tricolours have drawn eight of these matches and scored just 28 goals at a rate of 1.55 per 90 minutes. Offensively speaking, winger Dennis Man remains Romania’s go-to player, having already contributed two assists during three matches at Euro 2024. The Parma star has also completed five dribbles in total, while making an impressive 10 key passes (and two into the opposing penalty area). I expect him to start in Munich.

Left back Nicusor Bancu will miss out against the Netherlands, having accumulated two bookings during the group stages. Right back Vasile Mogos and attacking player Deian Sorescu are the most likely replacements, but this could weaken the Romanians down their left-hand side. Ianis Hagi, Florinel Coman and Valentin Mihaila are all competing for a single place in the forward line alongside Man and striker Denis Dragus.

2️⃣ Netherlands Update

After their 2-1 win over Poland in their Euro 2024 opener, the Netherlands had lost just one of their previous eight matches in all competitions. However, they’re now winless in two after a difficult Group D campaign, having toiled during a 0-0 against France and slumped to 3-2 defeat against Austria that consigned them to third place. As I’ve touched on, however, Depay was superb against Das Team last time out, while his teammate Cody Gakpo has been a threat throughout Euro 2024. He has two tournament goals to his name so far, and the Liverpool forward has completed eight dribbles and made 14 runs into key playing areas.

The Dutch will be at full strength against Romania, especially with in-demand Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee back in training after a brief illness. However, Joey Veerman could miss out after being sacrificed 35 minutes into the 3-2 defeat against Austria. This switch could see Tijjani Reijnders drop into a deeper midfield role while Xavi Simons is restored to the starting 11. Jeremie Frimpong is also in contention to replace Donyell Malen.

👕 Romania vs Netherlands Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

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