Netherlands take on the visitors Scotland in a Friendly International match. The match will be played on Friday, March 22nd at Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam).
Netherlands managed to overcome their problems. Under Koeman, the Oranje emerged from the crisis they were in after the 2014 World Cup bronze. They failed to qualify for tournaments several times in a row until Ronald managed to make it to the previous Euro. However, it was postponed due to the coronavirus, and the former defender went to Barcelona, playing unsuccessfully with Frank de Boer's team at the championship. There was then a brief but bright return of Van Gaal, who, at the World Cup in Qatar, was stopped in the quarterfinals by Argentina, the future champion, with huge problems. After returning from the Middle East, Louis retired again. But they almost called him back, as the new-old coach started the new qualifiers poorly, suffering a crushing defeat to France in Paris, and the home final of the Nations League turned into a pair of defeats for the Dutch. However, both the coach and his players regrouped and made it to the Euro. However, they did so only from second place, and there is still work to be done - hence the current gathering.
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Scotland was one of the first national teams in the world. They haven't been seen as a powerhouse for a long time, and since the beginning of this century, they've lost even the status of a strong mid-tier team, failing to qualify for final tournaments at both the global and continental levels. The turning point was the previous Euro, where the team qualified through the favorable Nations League path with convenient opponents, and then only managed a 0-0 draw with England at the championship, with a couple of defeats. Next was a loss to Ukraine in the playoffs for a spot in the World Cup, losing in Glasgow. But immediately after, in the Nations League, the Highlanders took revenge, winning the battle for first place in the group. The main surprises from Robertson and company were saved for last year. They started the qualifiers with a victory over Spain, and although they later slipped against Furia Roja, they quickly made it to the Euro alongside them. And now they are preparing to perform better than last time.
In four consecutive matches since the beginning of the century, the Oranje were stronger. Only in 2021 did they draw 2-2 with the Tartan Army in a friendly match. Here, judging by the odds, experts aren't expecting much intrigue. Which is logical: the Scots are dangerous in official matches and/or at home. This is an away friendly match - expect a victory for the Dutch with a handicap of -1.0 goals scored.
Prediction for the match: Netherlands to win with -1.0 handicap.
