The United States eked their way out of Group B, and now find themselves in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup, where they will face the world number 8 team, the Netherlands.
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While the opponent is an established European powerhouse with proven World Cup pedigree, it’s still an easy draw when you consider that they’ve avoided seeing Brazil, France, Argentina, Spain or any other big tournament favorites.
The United States has only made it past the round of 16 once in World Cup history, with that victory against CONCACAF rivals Mexico in 2002, meaning they have never beaten a non-North American team in the knockout stage. of the World Cup.
If ever there was an opportunity to do so, now seems to be the time. The Netherlands were also unbeaten in the group stage but seemed shaky at times, especially against Ecuador who pressured them into oblivion as the Dutch were lucky to escape with a point. Still, Louis van Gaal’s side are riding a spectacular 18-game unbeaten run, and the US will need their best performance of the tournament to advance in historic fashion.
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Odds USA vs. Holland
The USA are understandably in a bind going into this Round of 16 game, but they will feel they have a chance given the way they performed against England, the number 5 ranked team, and the odds slightly reflect that, as that the Netherlands have under-favorite odds, but not by much.
The US has figured out a way to get ugly results, and that is reflected in the bookies’ clear expectation that goals will be very important in this game. Of the six group stage matches between these two teams, all six failed to reach the over.
Odds via BetMGM (US), Sports Interaction (Canada), SkyBet (UK) and Ladbrokes (Australia).
A reminder: all money line bets on soccer are regulation only, regardless of competition. If the match requires a winner and goes to extra time or penalties, a money line bet on a legal tie is successful and the rest of the game is disregarded.
BetMGM Sports
SkyBet Ladbrokes Interaction
netherlands win
-120 1.84 5/6 5/6
Draw
+240 3.35 12/5 23/10
USA wins
+333 4.21 5/18 5/18
Both teams
score Y/N
+100 / -145 1.96 / 1.67 11/10, 4/6 1/1, 8/11
Below
2.5 goals
+115 / -160 2.17 / 1.61 5/4, 4/7 6/5, 8/13
Netherlands -0.5
-130 1.83 — —
United States +0.5
-110 1.91 — —
Holland advances
-250 1.41 4/11 2/5
usa breakthrough
+170 2.70 2/1 9/5
USA vs. Holland: 3 things you should know
Team News USA vs. Holland
The biggest injury to watch in this match is the pelvic contusion sustained by Christian Pulisic while scoring his game-winning goal against Iran. He was substituted for that game and taken to a local hospital, which the team called a “precautionary” move. US Soccer announced Friday that Pulisic has been cleared to take part in the action.
It’s a bit more worrisome for joseph sergeant who also left the match with an ankle injury after landing awkwardly on the ball. He was seen crying on the sidelines and had scans done the next day. His condition is unknown, but one positive sign was a photo Tim Ream posted Wednesday morning of him playing pool with Sargent, where the US striker is standing and looking in good spirits. Still, with Pulisic having been acquitted but no word on Sargent, the picture isn’t clear.
“I asked Christian Pulisic point blank, ‘how are you?’ and he looked at me with a smile and said, ‘I’ll be fine.'” @JennyTaft provides the latest injury updates on Christian Pulisic and Josh Sargent
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) December 1, 2022
For the Netherlands, memphis payment he missed the first group game, came off the bench for the next game, and then started and played 60 minutes against Qatar. It’s unclear how fit he is now, having missed two months of club action ahead of the World Cup, but he seems headed for another start here against the US. Otherwise, the only player to missing is Georginio Wijnaldum whose broken leg in August prevents him from participating in the tournament.
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Key Stats for USA vs. Holland
Since Louis van Gaal was hired in August 2021, the Netherlands have not lost a single game, going 18 games without losing, with 13 wins and five draws. Their last loss came to the Czech Republic in the round of 16 at Euro 2020. The United States have lost each of their last two round of 16 games after extra time, falling 2-1 to Ghana and Belgium before they could reach to the penalty shootout. . The last US victory against a European nation in the World Cup was in 2002 against Portugal in the group stage, now riding an 11-game winless streak against European opposition. The American midfielder Christian Pulisic and the young Dutchman Cody Gakpo (who leads the Oranje with three goals in this World Cup) were teammates in an under-15 tournament back in 2013 with PSV. Dutch striker Memphis Depay was engaged to Steve Harvey’s daughter.
USA vs. Netherlands Match Data
Date: Saturday, December 3
Start time: 10:00am ET / 3:00pm GMT / 2:00am AEDT (Sun, Dec 4)
Location: Khalifa International Stadium
Official: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio has been appointed to officiate the round of 16 match between #USMNT and #NED
Sampaio has refereed 2 #FIFAWorldCup matches: #SEN 0-2 #NED (so he has seen the Dutch before) and #POL 2-0 #KSA.
Awarded the ridiculous pen to KSA over Bielek via VAR https://t.co/zETjSzsHtx
— Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) December 1, 2022
USA vs. USA Prediction Holland
Lean money line: Draw (+240)
Against Lean Spread: USA +0.5 (-110)
Score Prediction: United States 1-1 Netherlands
If I had to pick a team to come out with a win in 90 minutes, I’d pick the Netherlands, but I think the USA can pull off a draw here if they continue to perform like they did in the group stage. Gregg Berhalter has shown enough tactical ingenuity that I trust him to come up with a good game plan to cover the first 45 minutes and then defend their dear lives after the break.
It’s certainly a nervous way to approach this match, or any match, and surely not what Berhalter ideally had in mind a few years ago when he envisioned how he wanted to play in the World Cup, but he has done well to adapt to where he is. . the team is under development.
The Dutch have successfully collected results, but have failed the vision test several times. They were pummeled by Ecuador, to the point where they managed only two shots in the entire game, lucky to score with one of them. Even the opening win over Senegal presented some problems, as the Oranje were beaten on both shots and expected goals, but they again made the most of their opportunities. Could it be that the Dutch are running out of good fortune? They can’t trust Cody Gakpo’s brilliance forever.
USA vs. Holland: the best bet
To choose: Half with the most goals — 2H
Odds: +105 (BetMGM)
I’ve said it before in this tournament and I’ll say it again, the fact that this bet holds consistently at even odds astonishes me. The number of goalless games in the middle of this World Cup continues to grow every day.
Both teams seem to do better in the first half, which leads us to think about placing an opposing pick here, but remember: When a team is a better side in the first half, that includes defensively as well.
Upon closer examination, the USA have been a better attacking team in the first half, but also defensively, hitting 1.97 xG but conceding only 0.68 xGA. The Netherlands, however, play to go goalless at halftime, hoping to score a goal against the course of the game, which they have done several times. They put up just 0.95 xG in the first half and conceded just 0.63 xGA.
After the break, things turn in the opposite direction. The USA have been steadily hot on their heels in their second half, conceding waves of pressure that resulted in 2.05 xGA to just 0.63 xG from their own goal attempts. Meanwhile, the Netherlands come alive after the break, with 1.43 xG to their name… but they concede 2.08 xGA in the second half. It’s a give and take for Louis van Gaal, who likes to play a back and forth affair as the game progresses.
This game may see a goal in the first half, but you can expect an absolutely wild finish with whoever is behind it looking to turn up the pressure and turn the game around.
USA vs. USA bet Holland
To choose: Holland double chance and less than 2.5 goals
Odds: -110 (MGM Bet)
Ultimately, while the US may feel like they have a chance in this game, they will need to defend well to get ahead. As a result, this game could become obstructed, with Tyler Adams and the US midfield continuing to frustrate the Netherlands but presenting very little threat going forward.
It’s hard to see the US coming away with a win here, but if they defend well enough, they could see a 0-0 or 1-1 draw and send it to an extra draw or penalties. Ultimately, the Netherlands should at least avoid defeat on a defensive matter.
USA vs. Midfielder Bet Holland
To choose: USA will win 1H / Netherlands will win 2H
Odds: +1000 (MGM Bet)
We’ve already discussed how much better the US plays in the first half and how the Netherlands enjoy an open second half… so why not take a chance on this gamble with a big payoff?
The USA could score an early goal and then sit out like they did against Iran, inviting the Netherlands to turn up the pressure. This is a choice that has improbable odds but has a good chance of success.
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This great round of 16 match will be played at the Khalifa International Stadium. Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the top global territories.
Date
Weather
Television channel
Transmission
USA
Saturday, December 3 10:00 a.m. ET Fox,
telemundo fubotv,
Fox Sports site/app,
Telemundo Deportes site/application,
Peacock
Canada
Saturday, December 3 10:00 AM ET TSN 1, CTV, RDS (French) TSN Site/App, CTV App,
RDS app
United Kingdom
Saturday 3 December 15:00 GMT BBC One BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
Australia
Sun, Dec 4 02:00 AEDT SBS SBS On Demand
India
Saturday, December 3 20:30 IST Sports18 Voot, JioTV
Hong Kong
Saturday, December 3 23:00 HKT Now TV (Channels 616, 618) Now TV
Malaysia
Saturday, December 3 23:00 MYT Astro FIFA World Cup 1 Astro GO
Singapore
Saturday, December 3 23:00 SGT StarHub FIFA World Cup,
Singtel FIFA World Cup 141 Singtel TV GO, CAST,
StarHub TV+, MeWatch
New Zealand
Sun, Dec 4 at 04:00 NZDT Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports Sky Go, Sky Sport NOW
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