Netherlands

Netherlands vs Poland

, KO: 19:45 , De Kuip
Poland

The Netherlands have made an impressive start to World Cup qualifying and can storm to the top of Group G if they make it three wins in a row against Poland.

Finland currently top the pile by a point but they have played two games more than the Dutch and won't be in action in the latest round of fixtures.

So the door is open for Ronald Koeman's men to take command of the section, having kicked off with a 2-0 win away to the Finns then an 8-0 demolition job of Malta that brought up three bets for Slip Tips.

Poland started their campaign with home wins over Lithuania and Malta but suffered a damaging 2-1 loss in Finland last time out.

They also had a disappointing Nations League campaign, finishing bottom of a section that included Croatia, Portugal and Scotland. So it would be a surprise if the Poles took anything from this clash with an exicting Dutch side.

How the bookies view it: Dutch to show their class

With the Netherlands so impressive so far in Group G, BoyleSports make them 2/7 hot favourites for this one. Poland look a bit overpriced at 12/1 while the draw pays 9/2.

Head to head: Poles apart

Poland have a terrible record against the Netherlands and have failed to win any of the seven previous meetings. Six of those games have ended in defeats, including a 2-1 loss at the Euro 2024 finals.

Players to watch: Gakpo in the groove

Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has an excellent scoring record at international level and boasts 15 goals from 40 caps. He scored against the Poles in the Euros and is worth a punt for anytime scorer once that market is priced up.

Poland will once more lean on golden oldie Robert Lewandowski for inspiration. He has yet to start for Barcelona this season, making two appearances off the bench, but should lead the line as he bids to add to his 85-goal tally for the Poles.

Probable line-ups

The Dutch should be along similar lines to the team that battered Malta, although Tijjani Reijnders could return to their midfield after a good start at Manchester City.

Polish boss Jan Urban could make some changes from the side that lost in Finland and Lewandowski's return up front is a big boost.

Netherlands: Flekken, Van Dijk, De Vrij, Van de Ven, Simons, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Reijnders, De Jong, Dumfries, Depay.

Poland: Skorupski, Cash, Bednarek, Kiwior, Kedziora, Frankowski, Szymanski, Slisz, Zalewski, Zielinksi, Lewandowski.

Anything else catch the eye?

This Dutch squad is packed with talent and should have too much class for a Poland team in decline. It's hard finding value with the Netherlands such heavy favourites but combining over 2.5 match goals with the Dutch winning the first half pays 11/8 in a BoyleSports bet builder.

There's plenty of attacking talent at Koeman's disposal and the Poles conceded twice to Finland in their last qualifier. So I also like the 20/21 on offer for the Netherlands to score in both halves.

I'd imagine Poland will set up to frustrate, so going for Dutch corners is another decent option. Backing them at -3.5 in the corner handicaps pays 10/11.

Netherlands vs Poland Betting Tips & Predictions
Netherlands to win first half and over 2.5 goals
11/8
Boylesports
Netherlands to score in both halves
20/21
Boylesports
Netherlands -3.5 corner handicap
10/11
Boylesports
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