UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Turkiye take on Ronald Koeman's Netherlands side in a crucial quarterfinal clash at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and have a point to prove going into this game.
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Turkiye have emerged as dark horses at UEFA Euro 2024 and could pull off another heist this weekend. They stunned Austria with a 2-1 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
The Netherlands seem to have peaked with their stunning 3-0 victory against Romania and will look to extend their impressive run in this game. The Oranje have excellent players in their ranks and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Netherlands vs Turkiye Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The Netherlands have a good historical record against Turkiye and have won six out of the 14 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Turkiye's four victories.
- The Netherlands have never faced Turkiye in a match at a major tournament and are set to play their first such game this weekend.
- The last two matches between Turkiye and the Netherlands have witnessed a total of 13 goals scored, with the previous meeting between the two teams ending in a comprehensive 6-1 victory for the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
- The Netherlands have managed to progress from five of their last seven quarterfinal ties in major international tournaments but suffered a failure in their most recent such game against Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Turkiye have reached the quarterfinal of a major international tournament for only the fourth time in their history.
Netherlands vs Turkiye Prediction
Turkiye have consistently punched above their weight over the past year and can pull off an upset on their day. Kenan Yildiz and Arda Guler have come of age in the tournament and will look to make an impact this weekend.
The Netherlands have grown in stature under Ronald Koeman and are in impressive form going into this game. The Oranje are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Netherlands 3-1 Turkiye
Netherlands vs Turkiye Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Netherlands to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Arda Guler to score - Yes