The Netherlands and Turkey will face off in a highly anticipated quarter-final match at the iconic Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET.
Both teams have navigated their way through the group stages and the round of 16 to reach this stage, setting up an exciting clash for a spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2024.
Match Preview
The Netherlands have a rich history in the European Championship, having won the title once in 1988.
Key players for the Dutch include Cody Gakpo, who is currently the top scorer in the tournament with 3 goals, and Xavi Simons, who has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist.
The Netherlands finished third in their group but have shown their quality in the knockout stages, defeating Romania 3-0 in the round of 16.
Turkey have surprised many by reaching the quarter-finals, finishing second in Group F behind Portugal.
Merih Demiral has been a standout performer for Turkey, scoring 2 goals in the tournament so far.
Other key players include Arda Guler, who has 1 goal and 1 assist, and Orkun Kokcu, who has provided 1 assist.
The Netherlands have been in good form leading up to the quarter-finals, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
In their last match against Romania in the round of 16, the Dutch dominated possession (60%) and had 24 shots on goal, scoring 3 times to win 3-0.
Turkey have been inconsistent in their recent performances, winning 2 and losing 3 of their last 5 matches.
In their round of 16 match against Austria, Turkey scored the fastest goal in Euro 2024 history and went on to win 2-1.
Head-to-Head
The Netherlands and Turkey have faced each other 14 times in the past, with the Dutch holding a slight advantage:
- Netherlands wins: 6
- Draws: 4
- Turkey wins: 4
The most recent meeting between the two teams was in a world cup qualifier match in 2021, which ended in a 6-1 win for Holland.
Injury and Suspension
Steven Bergwijn was substituted at half-time in the round of 16 match due to an injury, and his availability for the quarter-final is uncertain.
Turkey have no major injury concerns but Demiral, Orkun Kokcu and Yuksek are suspended.
Prediction
This quarter-final match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
Both teams have shown their attacking prowess throughout the tournament, with the Netherlands averaging 1.8 goals per game and Turkey scoring 1.8 goals per game as well.
However, both teams have also shown vulnerabilities in defense, with the Netherlands conceding 1 goal per game and Turkey letting in 1.5 goals per game.
This suggests that goals could be on the cards in Berlin.
Given the Netherlands’ superior quality in attack and their experience at this stage of the competition, they may just edge out Turkey in a tight contest.
Our prediction is a 2-1 win for the Dutch, with Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen getting on the scoresheet for the Oranje.
Betting Tips
Match Result: Netherlands to win
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 goals is likely, given both teams’ attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Handicap: Netherlands -0.5 Asian Handicap, as they are the slight favorites to win the match.
Both Teams to Score: Yes, as both teams have scored in 4 out of their last 5 matches.
The Netherlands’ superior quality in attack and their experience at this stage of the competition make them slight favorites to win the match.
However, Turkey’s attacking threat means that goals are likely to be scored at both ends, making for an exciting quarter-final clash in Berlin.
