Lithuania will take on the Netherlands on Sunday, 7 September as World Cup qualifying in Europe continues.
Coming into the match, the Netherlands are locked together with Poland and Finland on seven points in Group G, but a win here could see them move into an outright leaed at the top of the group.
Lithuania, meanwhile, are yet to win any of their matches in Group G and their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup are fading by the match.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Lithuania vs Netherlands prediction below.
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Lithuania vs Netherlands prediction: A Dutch rout
Key Stats
- Two of the Netherlands' last two wins have come by a margin of four goals or more.
- Lithuania haven't won any of their last 12 matches (nine losses, three draws).
- Memphis Depay has scored two goals in his last two international appearances.
Correct score prediction: Lithuania 0-4 Netherlands
The Netherlands camp won't have been happy about their home 1-1 draw with Poland earlier in the week, but a win here would leave them on ten points after four matches played in qualifying, which is hardly a bad return. They should have far too much quality for Lithuania, who ranked nearly 140 places below them in the FIFA World Rankings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are given no hope
- HOME: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.8%
- DRAW: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
- AWAY: 1/12 (1.08) – 92.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Lithuania vs Netherlands odds come as no surprise in that the Netherlands have been priced as the overwhelming favourites. Ladbrokes have given the visitors a 92.3% chance of winning the match, while Lithuania have been given just a 3.8% chance of recording a victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time that these two teams have ever played against each other, which does add a little something extra to the match. The Lithuanian players will be relishing the opportunity to take on some of the world's best players on Sunday.
Lithuania preview: One suspension
Lithuania will have to play this match without defender Edgaras Utkus after he was sent off against Malta earlier in the week. The rest of the team should remain largely the same, particularly as Lithuania did manage to avoid defeat despite coming just minutes away from losing the match.
Predicted lineup: Gertmonas (GK), Upstas, Girdvainis, Beneta, Tutyskinas, Vorobjovas, Lasickas, Sirgedas, Gineitis, Dolznikov, Paulauskas
Last five matches
- Lithuania 1-1 Malta
- Denmark 5-0 Lithuania
- Malta 0-0 Lithuania
- Lithuania 2-2 Finland
- Poland 1-0 Lithuania
Netherlands preview: Koeman to consider two debutants
Given the level of the opponent, this feels like the perfect opportunity for Ronald Koeman to give the two uncapped players in his squad, Robin Roefs and Sem Steijn, their first international appearances. The plan will likely be to start with his strongest XI and then rotate as early as possible when the result is put beyond doubt. Frenkie de Jong has left the camp early due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Gravenberch, Reijnders, Steijn, Simons, Gakpo, Memphis
Last five matches
- Netherlands 1-1 Poland
- Netherlands 8-0 Malta
- Finland 0-2 Netherlands
- Spain 2-2 Netherlands
- Netherlands 2-2 Spain
Player to watch: Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo has started the new season in fine form, scoring one and providing two assists across his first three Premier League appearances for Liverpool. The 26-year-old has established himself as Liverpool's primary option on the left-hand side, and Ronald Koeman will now be hoping that he can bring his club form to the international scene.