Slovakia vs Netherlands Soccer Prediction Today
Slovakia – Netherlands / Friendlies – Here we have a friendly match between two teams that will not be seen at the World Cup in Russia. In the qualifying games, they have been miserable, especially the Netherlands, while Slovakia was the worst second-placed national team. For this reason, the Slovaks did not have the chance to make the World Cup participation through the playoff games and are actually the tragedians of this qualification. The Dutch finished third, behind France and Sweden. The national teams met at the 2010 World Cup and in the 2012 friendly.
Slovakia
The Slovaks were only involved in two major competitions and this time, of course, they hoped to make it through the qualifiers for the third time. But that was not the case. They did not even play that bad. It was clear from the beginning that the English are the group favorites. The Slovaks hoped for second place in order to be able to create the World Cup participation through the playoffs. In the end, they were also second, but with the worst record of all second-placed national teams. Thus, they did not make it to the playoffs.
They received four defeats, one goal behind. She defeated England twice and lost away to Slovenia and Scotland. The Slovaks have won six times and have nothing to reproach themselves with. The star of the team is still Marek Hamsik and this Napoli striker will lead them in today’s friendly. Center-back Skrtel is not there by the way.
Estimated formation Slovakia: Dubravka – Pekarik, Skriniar, Hubocan, Mazan – Lobotka, Hrosovsky – Mak, Duda, Hamsik – Duris
Netherlands
When the Netherlands did not manage to play in France two years ago, that was the biggest surprise and for the Dutch themselves, it was a disaster. Two years later the same scenario and of course the reactions are the same. To be away from it, you can call it bad luck, but twice in a row is the confirmation of a crisis. The team needed a change and of course the national coach was changed. Instead of Dick Advokaat, Ronald Koeman has been in this position since the beginning of February.
Only two appearances he had until now with the national team. First he lost to England and then he could win 3-0 against Portugal. Such a clear victory against the current European champion also announces better days for the Netherlands. Koeman made a number of changes after losing to England and apparently he has found the winning combination against Portugal. That was with three center-backs, while now Tete will be missing.
Probable lineup Netherlands: Cilless – van Dijk, Ake, de Ligt – Hateboer, van de Beek, Propper, Wilhena, Wijnaldum – Babel, Depay
Soccer Prediction of the Day Slovakia vs Netherlands
Both national teams are already thinking about the next qualification cycle and the UEFA Nations League, but just want to win this friendly match because of the good atmosphere. Slovakia was not bad in the qualifiers, while the Netherlands seem to be slowing in and should be able to win here.
Prediction Today: Netherlands wins
Odds: 2.15
