Netherlands vs Argentina

2022 - 12 - 7

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Netherlands Vs. Argentina: World Cup Soccer Odds & Best Bets (Forbes)

Argentina is a betting favorite against the Netherlands on Friday in the 2022 World Cup, with a tie listed at +220. Sports betting sites also have props.

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Netherlands vs. Argentina odds: Betting on total goals, cards ... (Sporting News)

Lionel Messi and Argentina look to charge towards the 2022 World Cup final as they take on a familiar foe in the quarterfinals, matched up against the ...

As the Dutch will be up against a possessional disadvantage, the sheer volume of defending is thought to lead to more cards. Any: 7/2 Any: 4/1 Any: 5/2 Still, the presence of Steven Bergwijn has been prolific late in games, while Vincent Janssen and Wout Weghorst search for their first contributions. Lautaro Martinez has struggled this tournament, but he's second-favorite on the Argentina side behind "The Flea." Otherwise, there are no injury concerns for Argentina of the players on the roster, with Gio Lo Celso, Nico Gonzalez, and Joaquin Correa all replaced on the roster before the tournament began. Nathan Ake, Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, and Teun Koopmeiners are all sitting on yellow cards and would be suspended for a match with another. Goals are expected to be at a massive premium in this match. out of the event. Messi has once again shouldered the load for Argentina as they have reached the final eight of this year's tournament. Only three total players across either squad were on the field that day, but the memories live on.

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Netherlands vs Argentina: How to watch live, stream link, team news (NBC Sports)

The Netherlands gets a third chance to beat Lionel Messi in the World Cup when the Dutch meet Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals In Lusail on Friday.

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Morocco](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/01/canada-vs-morocco-recap-video-highlights-analysis/) – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights:](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/23/spain-vs-costa-rica-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) [Spain 7-0 Costa Rica](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/23/spain-vs-costa-rica-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: Germany 1-2 Japan](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/23/germany-vs-japan-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: Spain 1-1 Germany](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/27/spain-vs-germany-recap-video-highlights-niclas-fullkrug-alvaro-morata-goal-video/) – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/27/japan-vs-costa-rica-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: Japan 2-1 Spain](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/02/japan-vs-spain-video-highlights-reaction/) – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: Costa Rica 2-4 Germany](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/12/02/costa-rica-vs-germany-video-highlights-reaction/) – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: France 4-1 Australia](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/22/france-vs-australia-giroud-ties-henry-record-4-1-world-cup-win/) – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah [Recap/highlights: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/22/denmark-vs-tunisia-recap-video-highlights-what-we-learned-kasper-schmeichel-save-video/) – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: France 2-1 Denmark](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/26/france-vs-denmark-recap-analysis-video-highlights-kylian-mbappe-goal-video/) – Stadium 974, Doha [Recap/highlights: Tunisia 0-1 Australia](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/26/tunisia-vs-australia-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Al Janoub 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Mexico](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/26/argentina-vs-mexico-recap-lionel-messi-goal-video-highlights-analysis/) – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail [Recap/highlights: Poland 0-2 Argentina](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/30/poland-vs-argentina-video-highlights-reaction/) – Stadium 974, Doha [Recap/highlights: Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/30/saudi-arabia-vs-mexico-video-highlights-reaction/) – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail [Recap/highlights: England 6-2 Iran](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/21/england-vs-iran-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: USA 1-1 Wales](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/21/usa-vs-wales-video-highlights-recap-reaction/) – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: England 0-0 USA](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/25/england-vs-usa-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: Wales 0-2 Iran](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/25/wales-vs-iran-video-highlights-recap-analysis/) – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: Wales 0-3 England](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/27/wales-vs-england-live-how-to-watch-live-stream-link-team-news/) – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan [Recap/highlights: Iran 0-1 USA](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/27/iran-vs-usa-how-to-watch-live-usmnt-stream-link-team-news/) – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/20/qatar-vs-ecuador-video-highlights-reaction-analysis/) – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/21/netherlands-outlast-sadio-mane-less-senegal-world-cup-popening-win-video/) – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 5am [Recap/highlights: Qatar 1-3 Senegal](https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2022/11/25/qatar-vs-senegal-video-highlights-recap-reaction/) – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor [Recap/highlights: 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Netherlands vs Argentina lineups: Predicted XIs, confirmed team ... (Evening Standard)

Julian Alvarez will hope he's done enough to keep his place in the Argentina side as they face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Lautaro Martinez came on against the Socceroos and missed a host of late chances, with that cameo unlikely to win him his place back. Angel Di Maria missed the last-16 but that was believed to just be a precaution, and he could well return to face the Netherlands with Papu Gomez, who sprained his ankle against Australia, probably the one to drop out. [Argentina](/topic/argentina) side as they face the [Netherlands](/topic/netherlands) in the quarter-finals of the [World Cup](/topic/world-cup).

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Netherlands vs. Argentina prediction, odds, betting tips and best ... (Sporting News AU)

A rematch of the 2014 World Cup semifinal sees the Netherlands look to get revenge for elimination as they take on Lionel Messi and Argentina in the ...

It does seem possible that these teams could find the back of the net, but their last two competitive meetings — at the 2006 and 2014 World Cups — both ended in scoreless draws. After halftime, however, they explode to life in front of goal, The Netherlands, meanwhile, have a high disparity, putting together 1.36 xG and 1.12 xGA in the opening 45 minutes but jumping to 2.7 xG and 3.08 xGA after the break. That's exactly what Netherlands do: excel at snatching their opportunities. Argentina were stunned in the group stage by Saudi Arabia, who bagged two goals on just three total shots worth a measly 0.15 xG. - Of their nine all-time meetings, Argentina have only won once, coming via a 3-1 win at the 1978 World Cup. - The Netherlands are unbeaten in 19 matches, spanning the entirety of Louis van Gaal's current stint as manager. They were eliminated from the 2014 World Cup on penalties by Argentina after a 0-0 draw. Nathan Ake, Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, and Teun Koopmeiners are all sitting on yellow cards and would be suspended for a match with another. A reminder: All moneyline bets in soccer are for regulation only, regardless of competition. Judging by the goal total, there's an expectation that these teams could repeat the grinder that fans enjoyed back in 2014 when they played to a scoreless draw. While Messi fell short in that 2014 final to Germany, he'll have visions of grandeur at this year's tournament.

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Netherlands vs Argentina: What to expect in second match of quarter ... (Vanguard)

FIFA World Cup in Qatar will resume with quarter finals on Friday after a two-day break of breathtaking matches from group stages and the round of 16 but ...

Also, Argentina played the final against Germany and were edged out by one goal denying Messi the opportunity to lift the trophy in 2014. The Netherlands were finalists in 2010 beaten by Spain’s lone goal to lose the World Cup. And, this Mundial is Messi’s last and many have wished him to win it as he draws the curtain on international football.

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Netherlands vs. Argentina: Time, TV channel, preview and how to ... (DAZN News US)

Two heavyweights of the game go head to head as Netherlands and Argentina meet in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. The teams topped their respective ...

Viewers in the Netherlands can watch on NOS or NPO 1. - Netherlands vs. Before that date, another nine matches will be played there, including two group stage games each for powerhouses Brazil and Argentina. FOX can be streamed live on That's 2:00 p.m. GMT or 8:00 p.m. GMT / 8:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 p.m. Netherlands vs. [All 8 World Cup stadiums](https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/what-stadiums-are-being-used-for-the-2022-world-cup-a-guide-to-the-eight-world-cup-stadiums-in-qatar/5usnb9zj48n61ozbsmi6g7zy7) However, an 81st-minute Denzel Dumfries goal sealed the result for the Netherlands, setting up this match between two of the more impressive sides at Qatar 2022. The South Americans eventually saw the game out, winning 2-1 and putting to rest any notion of a historic upset.

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How Argentina could line up against the Netherlands (Sports Mole)

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni can feel optimistic about having Angel Di Maria fit and ready for Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final with the ...

[Emiliano Martinez](/people/emiliano-martinez/) for a late save from [Garang Kuol](/people/garang-kuol/) on Saturday, and the Aston Villa number one will expect to be protected by [Cristian Romero](/people/cristian-romero/) and [Nicolas Otamendi](/people/nicolas-otamendi/) once more - controversially leaving [Lisandro Martinez](/people/lisandro-martinez/) on the bench again. [Gonzalo Montiel](/people/gonzalo-montiel/) and [Nicolas Tagliafico](/people/nicolas-tagliafico/) were tested in the full-back spots during training earlier this week, but [Nahuel Molina](/people/nahuel-molina/) and [Marcos Acuna](/people/marcos-acuna/) should begin the match in the backline regardless. [Argentina](/football/argentina/) manager [Lionel Scaloni](/people/lionel-scaloni/) can feel optimistic about having [Angel Di Maria](/people/angel-di-maria/) fit and ready for Friday's [World Cup 2022](/football/world-cup-2022/) quarter-final with the [Netherlands](/football/netherlands/) at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.

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QATAR 2022: Netherlands vs Argentina World Cup 2022 Prediction ... (Pulse Nigeria)

The biggest game of the quarter-final will see The Netherlands and Argentina take on each other. | Pulse Nigeria.

The Oranjes are unbeaten since Van Gaal was appointed as the new boss and will be eager to maintain that record against a familiar foe on Friday. As for The Netherlands, This is Van Gaal's third spell with the national side. Argentina have won one, which came in the 1978 World Cup final. Meanwhile, this is Argentina's third quarter-final in the World Cup between 2010-2022. If things click, he could be the x-factor against Lionel Scaloni's men. Louis Van Gaal's men eased past the USA in their round of 16 thanks to goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries despite Haji Wright's goal for the Americans.

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Netherlands vs. Argentina Prediction and Preview | The Analyst (The Analyst)

After prevailing against USA and Australia, Netherlands and Argentina face off in the second quarter-final at Qatar 2022. We preview the game ahead of kick-off ...

You can play our Opta Challenge game for each of these for a chance to win $500. Alvarez has scored in each of his two World Cup starts for the South Americans. The team news will be revealing as to how Scaloni will look to play tactically. He netted the opener against USA, setting the tone for what was a solid performance, and looks like a real threat up front with Cody Gakpo. If he starts and scores in this match, at 22 years and 312 days of age, he’d be the youngest to score in his first three World Cup starts since Peru’s Teofilo Cubillas in 1970 (21y 94d). Of course, there are three other ties to be played in this knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. I have a lot of respect for Messi, who, like Cristiano Ronaldo, has been among the best in football for so long. He deserves special attention but they also have Julian Alvarez, he has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester City and Argentina. If Scaloni opts for a three-man defence, then Lisandro Martinez will be included at the expense of Papu Gomez. “It’s a great challenge to play against him. Messi is Argentina’s top goalscorer at Qatar 2022 with three strikes, and gave a virtuoso display as the Albiceleste edged out Australia 2-1 on Saturday. We preview the game ahead of kick-off at Lusail Iconic Stadium, with added insight from our supercomputer model.

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Netherlands vs Argentina history: Head-to-head World Cup matches ... (Sporting News)

Argentina's push to a potential World Cup final puts them up against old foes the Netherlands at the quarterfinal stage of Qatar 2022.

A reminder: All moneyline bets in soccer are for regulation time only, regardless of competition. Netherlands 0-0 Argentina Argentina 0-0 Netherlands Argentina 3-1 Netherlands Netherlands 4-0 Argentina Netherlands 4-1 Argentina

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Netherlands vs Argentina World Cup Picks and Predictions ... (Covers.com)

Argentina and the Netherlands are one of the most compelling quarterfinal matchups, with both teams playing attacking soccer. Our World Cup picks are avoiding ...

These two teams met in the 2014 World Cup semifinal and served up a 0-0 draw (with Argentina progressing on penalties). Argentina is favored to win on Friday, with the Messi factor at the heart of those odds. The Inter Milan man’s raids down the right wing give the Netherlands another dimension and his battle with Marcos Acuña could be decisive. That’s where Denzel Dumfries stands out as a real X-factor for the Oranje and perhaps their best reason to like the Over. The Netherlands and Argentina have consistently shown a cutting edge and sharp finishing in Qatar, with depth off the bench to turn the tide. The collective attacking firepower makes the Over a tempting option. The attacking quality on show speaks for itself, from Messi and Julian Alvarez to Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo. With three goals each, Messi and Gakpo are on the heels of Golden Boot leader Kylian Mbappe. The Netherlands’ game plan should be very different. Argentina are three wins away from a fairytale ending to the Lionel Messi era. An illness struck van Gaal’s squad prior to that win – but there should be no lingering effects here. No ten-man defensive shells; no long balls to an isolated lone striker.

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Netherlands v Argentina | Match Preview Podcast | World Cup 2022 ... (Football-Oranje)

Football-Oranje's Michael Statham speaks with an Argentinian football expert to preview the Netherlands' quarter-final tie with Argentina.

Football-Oranje's Michael Statham speaks with an Argentinian football expert to ... Football-Oranje’s Michael Statham speaks with an Argentinian football expert to preview the Netherlands’ quarter-final tie with Argentina. Football-Oranje's Michael Statham and Mike Bell react to the Netherlands' ... Every week in the 2021/22 season, Football-Oranje's Michael Statham gives ...

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World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs. Argentina head-to-head record (Sports Mole)

Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.

Argentina: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/argentina/world-cup-2022/predicted-lineups/how-argentina-could-line-up-against-the-netherlands_501426.html) [Louis Van Gaal](/people/louis-van-gaal/)'s men are unbeaten so far in this competition, collecting seven points from their first three fixtures to top Group A. July 9, 2014:Argentina 0-0 Netherlands (Argentina wins 4-2 on penalties) (World Cup) June 21, 2006: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina (World Cup) June 26, 1974: Argentina 0-4 Netherlands (World Cup) [Netherlands](/football/netherlands/) and [Argentina](/football/argentina/) will unfold at Lusail Stadium on Friday with a spot in the semifinals of the [World Cup](/football/world-cup/) at stake.

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Netherlands vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head ... (Sportstar)

Netherlands has an edge against Argentina in the overall records, with four wins and two draws in nine game over its quarterfinal opponent.

- ⦿ Argentina brushed off the embarrassment four years later on its home soil in the final of the 1978 World Cup.

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Virgil van Dijk debunks Lionel Messi theory ahead of Netherlands vs ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Netherlands and Argentina will meet in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday, with the match-up between Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk ...

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Netherlands vs Argentina, World Cup 2022 quarter-final: Date, kick ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Plus, head-to-head record, latest odds and how both teams have fared in Qatar so far.

Daniel Passarella and Diego Maradona are the Argentinian captains to have lifted the trophy, something Messi is hoping to emulate as the pinnacle of a truly glorious career. The hope of winning their first World Cup brought Van Gaal out of retirement for his third stint in charge of the national side. And I think it's a good boost for both of us that we were important tonight for the group." Gratifyingly for Van Gaal, Depay seemed to be approaching peak form and fitness during that last 16 victory over USA, scoring a memorable goal to sweep the Dutch into the lead. “In 2014 I started developing a more defensive system, now half the world is playing that style of football. “It’s sad, I don’t like it that Angel’s said that, it’s a pity, unfortunate, but that’s just the way it is.”

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