The Netherlands take on Iceland in their final warm-up game before the start of Euro 2024, and we're bringing you our predictions for Monday's clash.
Preparations for Group D have been mixed for Ronald Koeman's side who enjoyed 4-0 wins against both Scotland and Canada but in the middle of those games they narrowly lost 2-1 against Germany.
Visitors Iceland didn't qualify for Euro 2024 but should provide a decent test for Monday's hosts as they head into this game on the back of a 1-0 win against England at Wembley.
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Netherlands vs Iceland prediction: Goals expected at Stadion Feijenoord
Key Stats
- The Netherlands have scored in each of their last five fixtures.
- Iceland have found the back of the net in each of their last five matches.
- Monday's hosts have won nine of their previous 12 games against Iceland.
- Over 3.5 goals have been produced in three of the Netherlands' last four internationals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against Iceland
- HOME: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.6%
- DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: The Dutch edge it
The Netherlands have won three and lost two of their last five meetings with Iceland with the Scandinavians winning 1-0 when the pair last locked horns back in 2015.
Euro 2015 Qualifying 03/09/15
Netherlands
Iceland
Euro 2014 Qualifying 13/10/14
Iceland
Netherlands
Netherlands preview: A natural blend of youth and experience
Ronaldo Koeman has selected a Dutch side that contains lots of different styles and abilities in the forward line which should lead to his side scoring plenty of goals in Germany.
Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey and Steven Bergwijn all score goals and offer different strengths to one another which means that Koeman can switch up his style of play according to each opponent at Euro 2024.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Blind, de Ligt, Frimpong, Geertruida, van de Ven, Wijnaldum, Schouten, Gravenberch, Depay & Brobbey
UEFA Nations League A 10/09/24
D
Germany
2
Netherlands
2
UEFA Nations League A 07/09/24
W
Bosnia-Herzegovina
2
Netherlands
5
Euro 2024 10/07/24
L
England
2
Netherlands
1
Euro 2024 06/07/24
W
Turkey
1
Netherlands
2
Euro 2024 02/07/24
W
Romania
0
Netherlands
3
Iceland preview: Unexpected winners in midweek
Iceland pulled off a shock victory at Wembley against England on Friday night thanks to a solitary goal from Leuven forward Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson.
Admittedly, England did not put in a good performance in front of their own fans but that should not take away from the effort of Åge Hareide's side who have started to move back up the FIFA rankings in recent months. However, we still expect the Dutch to prove too strong for the Scandinavians on Monday night as they will be much more prepared for what Iceland have to throw at them.
Predicted lineup: Valdimarsson (GK), Ingason, Grétarsson, Finnsson, Guðmundsson, Traustason, Anderson, Bjarkason, Haraldsson, Þorsteinsson & Guðjohnsen
UEFA Nations League B 09/09/24
L
Turkey
3
Iceland
1
UEFA Nations League B 06/09/24
W
Montenegro
0
Iceland
2
International Match 10/06/24
L
Netherlands
4
Iceland
0
International Match 07/06/24
W
England
0
Iceland
1
Euro 2024 Qualifying 26/03/24
L
Ukraine
2
Iceland
1
Player to watch – Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay scored his 45th international goal in midweek as the Netherlands thrashed Canada 4-0 in their penultimate friendly ahead of Euro 2024.
The Atletico Madrid forward has played 91 times for the Netherlands and while his appearances at club level have dropped off over the last three seasons, mostly due to injury, Depay always turns up for his country and performs.
Will the Atletico Madrid forward shine at Euro 2024?
The 30-year-old could well be one of the stars of Euro 2024 if the Netherlands are able to produce their best in Germany and we're backing Depay to set them on their way to the tournament in style with the kind of performance that will guide Monday's hosts to a win against Iceland.
