Netherlands vs France Prediction
🔊 Can the Netherlands secure a spot in the playoffs? The Euro 2017 champions face off against Group D leaders France in their final group stage match. Despite two victories, France have yet to guarantee their place in the quarterfinals. Further analysis and predictions for this crucial encounter will be detailed below. The match is set to take place at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.
Head-to-Head
📊 Analytical review of past official matches between the Netherlands and France women's national teams:
- 4 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 3, draws - 0;
- goals scored (home/away) - 7 to 10;
- average total goals per match - 4.25.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Netherlands (W) Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the second round of the Women's European Championship, with England (W) hosting the Netherlands (W). The match ended in a 4-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Netherlands (W) vs England (W)):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
🟠 The "Orange" kicked off the championship with a resounding 3-0 victory over the tournament debutants, Wales. However, in the second round, Andries Jonker's squad faced the reigning champions, England. The "Orange" struggled with possession and found themselves down 0-2 by halftime. After the break, they couldn't regroup, conceding two more goals to replicate the first half's fate. The match ended in a heavy 0-4 defeat, and now they face a true test against France, with their quarterfinal hopes hanging in the balance.
🦁 The Netherlands will advance to the quarterfinals if they beat France by a margin of three goals or more, or with any win if England fail to defeat Wales. Should England lose, a draw would suffice for the Netherlands. They will top the group if they win by seven or more goals, or with any victory if England do not overcome Wales.
Match Results: Netherlands (W)
France (W) Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on during the second round of the Women's European Championship, featuring the hosts France (W) against Wales (W). The match concluded with a 4-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (France (W) vs Wales (W)):
- possession percentage: 75% vs 25%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
🔵 The French national team sit atop their group. Following their surprising victory over the reigning world champions, England, with a 2-1 scoreline, many expected an easy ride against the Welsh side in the second round. However, in the first half, Les Bleues had to exert considerable effort to take a lead into halftime. After Clara Mateo's early goal, the French allowed their opponents to equalize swiftly, conceding in the 13th minute. Laurent Bonadei's squad kept pressing to break down Wales' defense again, which they managed during stoppage time when Kadidiatou Diani converted a penalty earned by Mateo. France went into the break with a narrow one-goal advantage.
⚪ During halftime, Bonadei found the right words to address the team's first-half shortcomings. Just eight minutes into the second half, his adjustments paid off as Amel Majri scored the third goal, earning her the player of the match honors. Grace Geyoro sealed the deal in the 63rd minute. The match concluded with a commanding 4-1 victory for France.
🔴 The decisive moment for the team now comes in their third-round clash with the Netherlands. France will top the group if they avoid defeat. In other scenarios, they will advance to the quarter-finals if they avoid losing to the Netherlands by three goals or more, or if England fail to beat Wales.
Match Results: France (W)
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Netherlands (W)
🎙 Netherlands head coach Andries Jonker after the second-round match: "The fact that we lost isn't a huge surprise-we can lose to England. What disappoints me is how we lost. We need to regroup. We have a great team, and we must do everything possible to perform better against France. In the second half, there was a similar moment, although we started off well. The English scored on their first dangerous attack, and that was it. We conceded twice at the worst possible times, and many things didn't go our way. We had a solid plan, but we couldn't execute it. In the first half, we were somewhat fortunate-the score was only 1-0, but the second goal in the dying seconds was a real blow. Losses happen in football-it's part of the game. Now we have to find new motivation for the players. We have a great team, but we didn't show it today. It's a tough defeat. We didn't expect to lose by such a margin. We thought we could compete with England. We wanted to win and advance from the group. We need to bounce back because we want to achieve success. It won't be easy, but we must believe in our abilities-otherwise, there's no point in stepping onto the pitch. As a coach, I always think I'm right, but the tactical plan needs to be executed by the players. We developed it together and were confident it would lead to victory, but it didn't work out."
France (W)
🎙 France's head coach Laurent Bonadei praised his team's performance today: "I'm delighted to see the entire team working well together. Clara Mateo and Amel Majri, along with everyone else, played brilliantly. Even Lou Bogar, who came on as a substitute in the second half and is still very young, showed her worth. We finished the match with a defensive line featuring players born in 2004 and 2003, like Alice Sombath. It's a great experience for them. We need to keep building the team for the future as well. I was very impressed with the team's attitude. We started the match strong and took the lead calmly. However, we were caught off guard - the current Welsh team is very good on the counter-attack, and their players are skillful. I needed to give everyone a chance. It was important to conserve energy. We haven't advanced from the group yet, so we know Sunday's match against the Netherlands is crucial."
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 4;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 3, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Netherlands (W) vs France (W)
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 100%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 8;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 0.
- Netherlands (W) have won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of their last 15 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.75 goals, the away team - 2.5;
- Average total goals in head-to-head meetings - 4.25;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's venue - 1 time.
Statistics: Netherlands (W) vs France (W)
- Average total in the tournament: 3.5 vs 4;
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 3;
- Average total in the first half: 0.5 vs 2;
- Average total in the second half: 1 vs 1;
- Netherlands (W): average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- France (W): average total away in the tournament - 0;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.5) vs 2.2 (away - 2).
- The total has been under 3.5 goals in 9 of France's last 10 away matches.
Cards Prediction
Netherlands (W): Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.5; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.7; at home - 0.75.
France (W): Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.5, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 0.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Number of encounters - 4;
- Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's venue - 1 time.
Statistics: Netherlands (W) vs France (W)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 2;
- BTTS for Netherlands (W) at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for France (W) away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS for Netherlands (W) at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for France (W) away - 1 (25%).
- France (W) have both scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 matches (Women's European Championship).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The comparison of team forms suggests an advantage for the French players, thanks to their impressive winning streak and high attacking efficiency. The Netherlands' match against England highlighted defensive issues for the "Oranje" when facing top-tier opponents, which could be a decisive factor in the upcoming clash. Considering all aspects, the most reasonable prediction appears to be betting on over 2.5 goals-both teams tend to play aggressively in attack while having vulnerabilities in defense. Moreover, the Netherlands cannot afford a draw as they rely on England dropping points in their parallel match against Wales.
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Betting Tips: Netherlands (W) - France (W)
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