Netherlands take on the visitors Canada in a Friendly International match. The match will be played on Thursday, June 6th at De Kuip (Rotterdam).
The Netherlands impressed during van Gaal's return to the coaching position. This team posed the first serious challenge to Argentina at the World Cup, mounting a late comeback – it was only through penalties that Messi and company overcame the Dutch barrier on their way to ultimate triumph. After that, Louis van Gaal retired again, and Ronald Koeman, who had previously led the team to Euro 2020, took over. He managed to achieve the same task this time, but there are many questions. Yes, the Netherlands did not drop points against weaker teams, including Greece and Ireland, which allowed them to secure 2nd place. However, they lost to stronger opponents – twice to France in qualifying (including a 0-4 away defeat), to Croatia and Italy in the Nations League, and finally to Germany in a friendly in March. Nevertheless, their upcoming opponent seems to be in the easier category.
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Canada starts playing under a new coach. The Maple Leafs finally made it to the World Cup, confirming that the current generation of players is the strongest in history. However, in Qatar, Davies and company lost all their matches. Subsequent results were also not great, with some bad luck involved. In July last year, the team exited the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the quarterfinals, losing to the USA on penalties. In November, at the same stage of the Nations League, Jamaica proved stronger by the away goals rule (3-2 at home after a 2-1 away loss). Only a 2-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago was a positive result, securing their trip to the Copa America, which they are now preparing for. However, the training camps are now led by a new coach, Jesse Marsch. He did well with Red Bull Salzburg but failed at RB Leipzig and Leeds United. This is his first experience with national teams for the young American coach.
The sides will meet for the first time in Rotterdam. Oranje are considered clear favorites, and for good reason – their class is significantly higher. We recommend betting on the Europeans to win at home with a -1.5 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Netherlands to win with -1.5 handicap.
