Romania vs Netherlands prediction and betting tips - July 2, 2024
One of the quarterfinalists of the European Championship will be determined on Tuesday evening in Munich, where the Allianz Arena will host the clash between Romania and the Netherlands. Here is the match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Romania
Many unjustly considered the Romanian national team as outsiders of their group, yet they surpassed the formidable Swiss in the qualifiers. The team also had lackluster performances against Liechtenstein and Bulgaria, in which they failed to score a single goal.
However, in the opening round of Euro 2024, Romania sensationally defeated Ukraine 3-0. In the second round against Belgium, the "tricolors" conceded early and could not mount a response, resulting in a 0-2 loss to the "Red Devils."
In their final group match against Slovakia, a draw would suffice for Eduard Iordănescu's team, as well as for their opponents. Consequently, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Considering the draw between Belgium and Ukraine, the "tricolors" emerged as the group winners.
Netherlands
In the Euro 24 qualifiers, the Netherlands secured six victories and suffered two defeats in their matches against France, Greece, Ireland, and Gibraltar. This was enough to finish second in the group and secure a spot in the main tournament.
In the first round, the "Oranje" conceded first against Poland but managed to equalize before halftime and clinched victory seven minutes before the end. In the second round, the Dutch played out a dull 0-0 draw with France.
In their final group stage match, the "Clockwork Orange" faced Austria and lost 2-3. The winning goal for Austria came in the 80th minute, although they had been dominating and deserved the victory. Ultimately, the Netherlands finished third in the group with four points.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last meeting between the teams was in November 2017, when the Dutch thrashed Romania 3-0 away.
- The Netherlands has a four-match winning streak against Romania.
- Only one of their last five encounters saw both teams scoring.
Romania vs Netherlands Prediction
Bookmakers overwhelmingly favor the Dutch, offering odds of 1.45 for their victory. Nonetheless, we believe this match will not be a walk in the park for the "Oranje," and we suggest betting on "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.90.
