FIFA World Cup 2022 – Netherlands vs Argentina, Quarter-Final, match preview, predicted lineups
Two-time world champions Argentina take on The Netherlands on Friday in Quarter-Final of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar as the tournament nears its conclusion. Argentina go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 10:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Lusail Stadium, Lusail
Argentina have prowess when it comes to winning FIFA World Cups and they will have to show it again in the deeper knockout rounds. They will look to play their brand of football.
La Albiceleste know they have the defence to do the job and against the Dutch the game will only be risen. Attack wise they are very threatening especially with the likes of maestro Leo Messi in. They will look to get the job done.
Formation wise Scaloni will line them up in a 4-3-3 most probably.
On the other hand, The Dutch know their shortcomings at this level of the World Cup. They will need to be mentally very strong especially when facing superior opposition.
Oranje have so far been solid defensively and will require the onus being on the backline to stop a strong Argentinian frontline. If they can keep at the back, in the final third they can hit on the counter with goals probably on the menu.
Louis van Gaal will line them up in a 3-4-1-2 system.
Team news and possible lineups
The Netherlands have a fully fit squad to choose from for Friday’s game.
While the Argentinians, have Papu Gomez doubtful.
Argentina XI : Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez.
Netherlands XI : Noppert, Timber, Van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, De Jong, De Roon, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay.
Prediction
I think this will be a close encounter given both teams attacks and Argentina might edge them in Penalties. It will be 2-2 (a.e.t).
