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The World Cup Round of 16 kicks off at 10:00 am on Saturday when the United States takes on the Netherlands at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan. The U.S. managed a draw versus England and a 1-goal victory over Iran in their last two group stage matches. On Saturday, Team USA faces one of the more impressive squads in the tournament. Will the United States provide the upset victory? Or will the Netherlands move to the quarterfinals? Check out FIFA World Cup Odds, analysis, and a free pick for Netherlands versus the United States.

2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Analysis: Netherlands vs USA Matchup

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Round of 16 – Netherland versus United States

When: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 am ET

Where: Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar

TV/Streaming: FOX

Handicap Odds: Netherlands -0.5 -106 / United States +0.5 -106

Moneyline Odds: United States +350 / Netherlands -114 / Draw +244

Total Odds: O 2.5 +127 / U 2.5 -163

Why United States is a good play versus Netherlands

Even if injured star Christian Pulisic isn’t ready, the United States’ style could make things very difficult for the Netherlands.

The U.S., along with Australia and Switzerland, is one of the most patient teams at this year’s WC. The United States put on a clinic on how to force a draw versus a soccer nation facing a power in the 0-0 match against England.

The USA didn’t push when they didn’t see an opportunity and not pushing frustrated England until the very end. If the United States plays the same way on Saturday, they could force extra time and then penalty kicks. During penalty kicks, anything can happen.

United States Last 5

W – 0-1 vs. Iran
D – 0-0 vs. England
D – 1-1 vs. Wales
D – 0-0 vs. Saudi Arabia
L – 2-0 vs. Japan

United States Predicted Starting Lineup

Turner
Long
Carter-Vickers
Robinson
Adams
McKennie
Acosta
Weah
Aronson
Pulisic
Ariola

Why Netherlands is a good play versus United States

Player to player, the Orange tower over Team USA. The Netherlands are loaded with top UEFA League starts like one of the best backs in soccer, Virgil van Djik.

de Jong, Depay, and Bergwijn are also great. But the real star of the Netherlands has turned out to be Gakpo. The 23-year-old PSV striker has scored 3 goals at the World Cup. Gakpo has a chance to win the Golden Boot.

Netherlands Last 5

W – 2-0 vs. Qatar
D – 1-1 vs. Ecuador
W – 0-2 vs. Senegal
W – 1-0 vs. Belgium
W – 0-2 vs. Poland

Netherlands Predicted Starting Lineup

Pasveer
van Dijk
Ake
Timber
de Jong
Berghuis
Gakpo
Blind
Dumfries
Depay
Bergwijn

Final Betting Analysis: United States vs Netherlands

With Gakpo at the top and Depay, who also has exceptional striking skills, playing underneath, it’s going to be very difficult for the U.S. to prevent the Dutch from scoring at least 1-goal in this match.

More than likely, the Dutch score 2. No doubt, the United States will make enough adjustments for a goal on their side. But van Djik and the rest of the backline won’t yield more than 1.

So when it’s all said and done, the U.S. will play a terrific match, but won’t move on to the quarterfinals. The Netherlands win this contest 2-1.

World Cup Pick: Netherlands -114

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