- The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches as Wales take on the Netherlands on Wednesday at Cardiff City Stadium. Match day scheduled for June 8, 2022 21:45 EAT.
The hosts are riding high at the moment after managing to secure their place in the 2022 World Cup. They’ve been on a persistent run of goal-scoring form, finding the back of the net in each and every one of their last 6 matches. They’ve hit an aggregate of 11 during that period while seeing the number of goals scored against them stand at 6.
Rob Page’s team and their fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being a 1-0 WC Qualifiers – Europe victory vs Ukraine. In that game, Wales had 32% possession, 10 shots with 3 of them on target. Ukraine got 22 shots with 9 of them on target and a goal scored by Andriy Yarmolenko (34′ Own goal).
On the other hand, the visitors are at the top of their Nations League group, have been impressive over the past year. They hit at least twice in each of the last six editions while maintaining a 100% win rate. In their last 6 matches, goals have been celebrated 25 times giving an average of 4.17 goals per fixture.
Louis van Gaal’s side will hope for a similar result following a 1-4 Nations League win with the eclipse of Belgium in their previous game. In that game, Netherlands had 50% possession, 15 shots with 7 of them on target and goals scored by Steven Bergwijn (40′), Memphis Depay (51′, 65′) and Denzel Dumfries (61′). Belgium got 13 shots with 6 on target and a goal scored by Michy Batshuayi (93′).
Wales vs Netherlands head-to-head
These two teams have had 3 encounters since 2008 and Netherlands has managed all the three wins. Wales will be looking for their first win in the coming fixture.
- Wales 2-3 Netherlands 13/11/15
- Netherlands 2-0 Wales 04/06/14
- Netherlands 2-0 Wales 01/06/08
Home
- Wales 1-0 Ukraine
- Poland 2-1 Wales
- Wales 1-1 Czech Republic
- Wales 2-1 Austria
- Wales 1-1 Belgium
Away
- Belgium 1-4 Netherlands
- Netherlands 1-1 Germany
- Netherlands 4-2 Denmark
- Netherlands 2-0 Norway
- Montenegro 2-2 Netherlands
Wales team news
Rob Page will have a fully fit squad ahead of this clash.
Netherlands team news
Louis van Gaal will have an injury free squad.
Prediction and Odds
Netherlands are currently on a 10-game unbeaten run across various tournaments. They have also been sturdy on road, unbeaten since the last 6 away fixtures while Wales were unable to secure a win against the Dutch side in the 7 games played in the past.
- Netherlands win
- Both teams to score
- Goals over 2.5
