EM test match, Monday, 10.06.2024
We are in the final stages of preparation for the 2024 European Football Championship, which opens on Friday evening.
There is one more test match this Monday evening. The Elftal will host Strákarnir okkar, who will not be taking part in the tournament.
Accordingly, my Netherlands Iceland betting tip assumes a more serious performance from the home side, who will want to prepare for the European Championship in the best possible way
Coach Ronald Koeman’s squad have really impressed in their preparations for the tournament so far.
Last Thursday, they recorded a commanding 4:0 victory over Jesse Marsch-coached Canada. This victory is part of a series
With the exception of the 2-1 draw against the DFB-Elf in March, the Elftal have won all five of their last six international matches.
The defense in particular has been a key factor. Holland only conceded a goal against Germany. All five other victories were clean sheets
The Strákarnir okkar also had a clean sheet on Friday evening. But not, as many would have expected, on the side of their own offensive line.
The men from the volcanic island recently beat England 1:0. A surprising victory, which certainly gave them some consolation after missing out on qualifying for the European Championship.
But another coup is very unlikely. If we look at the three-way betting predictions for the Netherlands Iceland tip, we find double-digit win odds for the visitors at bookmakers outside Germany:
However, we know that both nations share a certain footballing history. The Icelanders have already beaten the Dutch in qualifying for EURO 2016.
Twice, in fact. In qualifying, they won both duels and did not concede a goal in the process
At the same time, these were the only two defeats the Elftal have suffered against the Scandinavians (9S, 1U).
However, friendlies are always a mixed bag for the visitors. They have only won four of their last ten friendly matches (4U, 2N).
Will they fail to win this time too? Bet at Home Sportwetten predicts odds of over 4.30 for a draw or away win in the Netherlands Iceland betting tip
One person who might have something against it is Jeremie Frimpong in particular. The Leverkusen player has had a sensational season at the club (11 goals, 10 assists).
In the national team jersey, he impressed against Canada with a goal and an assist. So he can be sure of a regular place against Poland on Sunday
Speaking of offense: The Elftal have managed to add to their tally with regularity, especially in the second half.
In the past four friendlies, they have scored eight times after the break. The odds for at least two home goals after the break in the Netherlands vs Iceland betting tip are just over 1.50.
In total, there is not much left at stake for the visitors. After the victory over England, however, the mood is suddenly better again.
On the one hand, the home side have to be serious. On the other hand, none of the players should get injured. It won’t be a shooting match like usual.
My Netherlands Iceland tip is therefore: There will be less than 3.5 goals scored
