Netherlands look to solidify their stance in Group G for the World Cup qualifications this week against Gilbraltar. The match schedules for Monday evening in Rotterdam with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Louis van Gaal came off a 1-0 win over Latvia in their last match. On the other hand, Gilbraltar comes off a 3-0 defeat against Montenegro.
Netherlands’ 1-0 win over Latvia remains a mystery because after 29 shots – 19 at the Oranje and 10 at the hosts – Van Gaal’s team was killed at the right end of a 1-0 result.
Davy Klaassen scored the game’s only goal in the 19th minute and set the Netherlands on their way to a hard-won victory.
Most of us were surprised that Oranje had the best-ever UEFA qualifying goal record with 23 goals, but only scoring once against Latvia was a red flag for the otherwise formidable Netherlands.
On the other hand, Gibraltar’s 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign went as expected for the 197th nation in the world. They lost all seven of their matches and conceded 28 goals.
While the possibility of Gibraltar reaching the playoffs via its Nations League leaderboard is tiny, fantasy is not expected to come true. Julio Ribas had to see on Friday evening how his team lost 3-0 to Montenegro.
This match provides a major uphill task for the guests, given their last meeting ended in a 7-0 thrashing.
The Netherlands vs. Gilbraltar Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with the Netherlands taking the win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Latvia 0-1 Netherlands
- Netherlands 6-1 Turkey
- Netherlands 4-0 Montenegro
- Norway 1-1 Netherlands
- Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic
Away
- Gilbraltar 0-3 Montenegro
- Norway 5-1 Gibraltar
- Gibraltar 0-3 Turkey
- Latvia 3-1 Gibraltar
- Andorra 0-0 Gibraltar
Netherlands Team News
Georginio Wijnaldum returns from a suspension to provide more attacking options from midfield. Therefore, Guus Til might drop to the bench for the PSG lynchpin. There are no fresh injury concerns for Luis Van Gaal. Noa Lang and Ryan Gravenberch are available in attacking options on the flanks.
Gilbraltar Team News
Kyle Goldwin picked up his second booking of the qualifiers and set to miss out between the sticks. Therefore, Jamie Robaa sets to relace his in the goalkeeping department. Tjay de Barr is a major injury contender in the attack.
Prediction and Odds
Given the high attacking options available, we expect a high goalscoring affair by the hosts.
- Netherlands Win
- Goals Over 3.5
- Malen to Score
