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Netherlands

The Dutch team started the playoffs with a sure win over the USA team. Contrary to expectations, the “orange” dealt with the Americans calmly.

Indeed, everything became clear even before the break. In the first half, the Dutch scored twice on the American goal.

It was the Netherlands’ best match in the current tournament so far. Luigi van Gala There has been a lot of criticism for abandoning the usual 4-3-3 tactical formation, but it seems the smarter and incredibly experienced manager is on the right track.

Netherlands they don’t actually play as spectacularly as they usually do, but that’s van Gaal’s main idea: balance comes first for him.

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In the group stage, the Netherlands didn’t really impress, despite picking up seven points from three matches. Judging by the match against the USA, van Gaal simply did not want to reveal all his cards right away.

Argentina

The Argentina national team, meanwhile, just overcame Australia (2:1). Trainer of the Albiceleste Lionel Scaloni he immediately warned that it would not be easy, but still many were sure that his team would calmly beat the Socceroos.

But it turned out to be completely different. Argentina in particular he was shaking after a missed goal. In the remaining 20 minutes, Australia had several deadly chances to send the match into extra time.

And that’s just humble Australia. So far, Argentina cannot be called one of the favorites of the tournament.

Factor Messiof course, it is still of great importance, but at the same time it is already clear that he alone will not lead the team to triumph.

On the other hand, we can recall successful matches with Mexico and Poland in the group stage. But even there, to be honest, Argentina did not show anything interesting.

Forecast and rate

You can bet on Holland in this match for 3.66drawing bookmaker offer for 3.20and the victory of Argentina – for 2.19.

Of course, there’s always the temptation to bet on which team Messi plays for. But in this case it is better not to do it.

Clever Holland will surely find a clever game plan against Argentina. Van Gaal rarely has a problem with that.

Most likely, both teams will play cautiously, so it makes sense to take wager for the equalizer in the first half 1.94.

And it is likely that opponents will not have enough regular time.

You can consider bold wager to the fact that the winner will be determined by the results of the penalty shootout for 5.10.

I another interesting option Both teams will score in the second half 3.98. All the fun will start somewhere after the 75th minute.