The Netherlands will host Greece on matchday No. 5 in European Championship qualifying Group B. Greece go into the match in second place in the group, with six points from three matches.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, are fourth in the group with three points. However, the Dutch have played the fewest games in the group, with just two.
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Both teams are chasing first-place France, who have set the pace in Group B. The French won all four of their matches, scoring nine times and conceding zero goals.
Dutch manager Ronald Koeman has struggled since the start of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Koeman’s team lost three of their last four games in all competitions. That includes the UEFA Nations League final four too.
Greece’s only loss in 2023 was against France in their last match in Euro 2024 qualifying. The Greeks are playing well under manager Gus Poyet. He is aiming for his third win from four games in qualifying.
The Dutch have a strong record against the Greeks. In nine all-time meetings, the Netherlands have a record of 7W-1D-1L.
Greece’s only win came against the Netherlands in the teams’ most recent meeting.
The teams have not met since 2016. A lot has changed in international football since their last meeting. Greece will aim for a second straight win over the Dutch.
Greece were held scoreless against France in their most recent Euro match. Against strong competition, Greece struggled.
The Netherlands may have struggled since the return of Koeman, but the talent available to the Oranje manager is far higher than the talent Poyet has.
Virgil van Dijk will anchor the Dutch team. The Netherlands captain will be fresh for the match. He served a suspension for club team, Liverpool, at the weekend.
Midfielder Xavi Simons could play a big role for the Netherlands if given the chance. He is shining for RB Leipzig this season.
Simons has two goals and three assists in three Bundesliga matches. PSV Eindhoven’s Noa Lang is also playing well at club level and will aim to replicate it with the Dutch team.
Greece may struggle for goals against the Dutch. Striker Giorgos Giakoumakis, who plays for Atlanta United, could get the start in attack.
The former Celtic player had a lot of attention from European clubs in the summer transfer window but remained in Atlanta.
The Netherlands won seven of their nine all-time games against Greece. The Oranje should post an eighth win over the Greeks, with a 1-0 victory.