Romania vs Netherlands Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 2 July 2024 - 17:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Allianz Arena (Munich)

Romania achieved a historic moment by progressing beyond the group stage of a European Championship for the first time since 2000. Manager Edward Iordănescu vehemently denied accusations of match manipulation following their 1-1 draw with Slovakia, pointing to the intense competition and high shot count as evidence of a genuine contest.

With points from two of their three group stage matches (W1, D1, L1), all as underdogs, Romania now faces the Netherlands, Europe's fifth-best team according to FIFA rankings. The Romanians will be looking to improve upon their 2-0 loss to Belgium in the group stage, which marked their sixth consecutive defeat against FIFA's current top-ten nations.

The Netherlands qualified as the best third-placed team, finishing with the same points tally (four) as Romania. Their most recent match saw them lose 3-2 to Austria, ending a five-game unbeaten run (W4, D1) in competitive football. Head coach Ronald Koeman harshly criticized their performance, calling it "appalling" and "awful."

The Dutch will be wary of complacency, remembering their shock Round of 16 loss to the Czech Republic in Euro 2021. This potentially tricky fixture against Romania will require their full attention and best efforts to progress to the quarter-finals.

Where to watch Romania vs Netherlands?

📺 You can watch Romania - Netherlands Live Stream on TV on our website.

📋Players to watch:

• Răzvan Marin (Romania): Midfielder who scored in two separate group stage matches
• Memphis Depay (Netherlands): Forward who equalized against Austria and scored in the previous H2H in 2017

⚡Match Facts:

• Romania has progressed beyond the group stage for the first time since 2000
• Netherlands qualified as the best third-placed team
• Romania has lost six consecutive matches against FIFA's top-ten nations
• Netherlands lost their last match 3-2 to Austria
• The Netherlands won each of the last four H2Hs by a 2+ goal margin

💡Prediction: This Round of 16 clash presents an intriguing matchup between a resurgent Romania and a somewhat struggling Netherlands. Romania's underdog status and recent historic achievement could fuel their motivation, while the Netherlands will be eager to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Austria. The Dutch have a clear advantage in recent head-to-head encounters, but their inconsistent form in this tournament makes them vulnerable. Expect a cautious start from both sides, with the Netherlands gradually asserting their superior technical ability. However, Romania's defensive organization and counter-attacking threat could keep the match close. The outcome may hinge on individual moments of brilliance or errors under pressure.

Betting Tips:

• Netherlands to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score
• Memphis Depay to score anytime
• Over 4.5 corners for Netherlands
• Half-time draw