Netherlands vs Scotland prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/03/2024

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Netherlands - Scotland

International Match

Anytime the Netherlands go up against Scotland it brings back memories of Archie Gemmill's famous goal in 1978, even for those who aren't old enough to have seen it when it happened.

The hosts head into this friendly match as the big favourite to win the game and that isn't a surprise considering that Scotland have only won two of their 12 previous encounters with the Netherlands.

Netherlands vs Scotland predictions: Can Scotland cause an upset?

Key Stats

• At least three goals have been scored in three of the last five meetings between these two nations, while four of the Netherlands' and five of Scotland's last six outings have also produced over 2.5 goals.
• The Netherlands have won four of their last five encounters with Scotland and the visitors have conceded three or more goals in three of their last five outings but have only failed to score in one of their last six matches.
• Memphis Depay has scored 44 goals in 88 international caps for the Netherlands and is back from injury now having only played twice for his country in 2023.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookmakers make the Netherlands big favourites

• HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
• DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
• AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Netherlands are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 69.2%, and it's hard to argue against the bookmakers given the recent performances of both countries.

The Netherlands ran out 6-0 winners against Gibraltar in their last game, making it five wins and one defeat in Ronald Koeman's last six outings. Scotland drew 3-3 with Norway in their last outings and have only won one, drawn two and lost three of their last six in all competitions.

For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Both Teams to Score market. If, like us, you want to back BTTS in this game the odds stand at 11/10 (2.10) with a probability of 47.6%, while a bet on BTTS – No is priced at 4/6 (1.67) which has a probability of 60%.

Last five H2Hs: The Netherlands lead

International Match 02/06/21

Netherlands

2

Scotland

2

International Match 09/11/17

Scotland

0

Netherlands

1

These two teams played out a 2-2 draw when they last locked horns in 2021 for a friendly match but the Netherlands lead the head-to-head record with seven wins, three draws and two defeats from the duo's 12 previous encounters.

Team news and form guide

Netherlands: Won five of last six

Jasper Cillessen, Jurriën Timber, Tyrell Malacia, Kenny Tete, Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Calvin Stengs, Davy Klaassen, Ryan Gravenberch and Steven Bergwijn have not been called up to the latest Netherlands squad for one reason or another.

Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK),  de Vrij, van Dijk, Dumfries, Aké, Koopmeiners, de Roon, Veerman, Simons, Weghorst & Depay

UEFA Nations League 23/03/25

L

Spain

3 (5)

Netherlands

3 (4)

UEFA Nations League 20/03/25

D

Spain

2

Netherlands

2

UEFA Nations League A 19/11/24

D

Bosnia-Herzegovina

1

Netherlands

1

UEFA Nations League A 16/11/24

W

Hungary

0

Netherlands

4

UEFA Nations League A 14/10/24

L

Germany

1

Netherlands

0

Scotland: Only won one in six

Scotland won't be able to call upon Grant Hanley, Aaron Hickey, Callum McGregor, Ryan Jack, Jacob Brown and Kevin Nisbet for the tricky trip to the Netherlands this week.

Predicted lineup: Clark (GK), McKenna, Tierney, Robertson, Patterson, McLean, Armstrong, McGregor, McGinn, McTominay & Adams

UEFA Nations League 23/03/25

L

Greece

3

Scotland

0

UEFA Nations League 20/03/25

W

Greece

0

Scotland

1

UEFA Nations League A 18/11/24

W

Poland

1

Scotland

2

UEFA Nations League A 15/11/24

W

Croatia

0

Scotland

1

UEFA Nations League A 15/10/24

D

Portugal

0

Scotland

0

Player to watch – Memphis Depay

The Netherlands' 30-year-old forward is back in the squad after a terrible run of injuries in 2023.

Depay has proven to be a talisman for the Dutch in the past and with 44 goals in 88 caps we can see just why Ronaldo Koeman is delighted to have the forward back in his side.

Depay is fit and available for selection against Scotland

We're backing Depay to score and help guide the Netherlands to victory at home against Scotland on Friday as the Dutch prepare for Euro 2024 in Germany this summer.

The latest Tweets from each camp

Netherlands

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— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) March 22, 2024

Scotland

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? Netherlands v Scotland
? International Friendly
⏰ 7.45pm
?️ Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
? Live on @ViaplaySportsUK
➡️ Preview: https://t.co/Wc06sQuyUI#NEDSCO pic.twitter.com/eQ0FfyCZhN

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) March 22, 2024