Romania vs Netherlands Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd July 2024

UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with another round of matches this week as Romania take on Ronald Koeman's Netherlands side in an important clash at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. The Netherlands have been impressive this year and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.

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Romania finished at the top of Group E in the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage and have punched above their weight this year. The Romanian side played out a 1-1 draw against Slovakia last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

The Netherlands finished in third place in Group D in the tournament and are yet to hit their stride. The Oranje slumped to a damaging 3-2 defeat at the hands of Austria in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.

Romania vs Netherlands Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The Netherlands have a good record against Romania and have won nine out of the 13 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Romania's paltry one victory.
This is only the second meeting between Romania and the Netherlands in a major international tournament, with their previous such game taking place in the group stage of Euro 2008 and ending in a 2-0 victory for the Netherlands.
Romania have won only one of their last 14 matches against the Netherlands in all competitions and have lost each of their last four such games.
Romania have reached the knockout stage of a UEFA Euro competition for the first time in 24 years, with their previous such feat coming in Euro 2000.
The Netherlands have lost each of their last three matches in the knockout stages of UEFA Euro competitions.

Romania vs Netherlands Prediction

The Netherlands have largely failed to meet expectations at the Euros and are will need to make amends ahead of this game. Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons have shown flashes of their ability so far and will need to bring their skills to the fore this week.

Romania are perfectly capable of pulling off an upset on their day and will need to play out of their skins in this game. The Netherlands are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Romania 1-3 Netherlands

Romania vs Netherlands Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Netherlands to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Cody Gakpo to score - Yes