Netherlands vs Argentina Lineups, Head to Head and Score Prediction 0-2 Messi Win
The Netherlands and Argentina will face each other in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at the Lusail Stadium, Saturday (10/12/2022) early morning WIB.
The Netherlands set foot in the last eight after eliminating the United States with a convincing score, 3-1.
This Netherlands vs Argentina match will be the tenth meeting in history for the two teams.
Of the nine previous clashes, De Oranje secured four wins and La Albiceleste three positive results.
Especially in the World Cup, they have met 5 times, Argentina and the Netherlands have both won twice.
The last meeting between the two teams was in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup. At that time, Team Tango won on penalties.
The Netherlands vs Argentina match will be a sharp battle for the temporary top scores of each team, Lionel Messi and Cody Gakpo who have both scored three goals so far.
Preview Netherlands vs Argentina
Netherlands: Louis van Gaal can field his best squad because there are no injury problems or suspension for this match.
Argentina: Wingers Alejandro "Papu" Gomez and Angel Di Maria were injured in the match against Australia, but are expected to have recovered and can play.
Estimated line-ups Netherlands vs Argentina
Netherlands (3-4-1-2): Andries Noppert; Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake; Denzel Dumfries, Teun Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Daley Blind; Davy Klaassen; Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo.
Coach: Louis van Gaal
Argentina (4-3-3): Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuna; Rodrigo DePaul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis MacAllister; Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Papu Gomez
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Head to Head Netherlands vs Argentina
- 9 Meetings
- 4 times the Netherlands won
- 3 Times Argentina Won
- 2 Times Draw
Last Five Meetings
- 9/7/2014: Netherlands 0-0 (2-4 penalties) Argentina
- 21/6/2006: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina
- 12/2/2003: Netherlands 1-0 Argentina
- 31/3/1999: Netherlands 1-1 Argentina
- 4/7/1998: Netherlands 2-1 Argentina
Netherlands vs Argentina Score Prediction
The material of the players and the strength of the two teams are fairly balanced. Opportunities for this fight continue until the extra round or even a penalty shootout is quite open.
Prediction:
- Netherlands 0-2 Argentina
- Netherlands 0-0 Argentina
- Netherlands 0-1 Argentina
