Netherlands vs Turkey Prediction 06.07.2024

• Competition: EURO 2024
• Date: 07.07.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Olympiastadion (Berlin)

Full of good feelings and self-confidence, the Netherlands and Turkey enter the 1/4 final stage of EURO ready to show everything they know, fighting for the right to become one of the 4 best football nations in Europe.

The Netherlands had some unusually bad moments in the group stage, such as the defeat against Austria, but they managed to get through the 1/8 finals against Romania relatively easily and it seems that they are slowly improving their form, as the strongest teams do. Koeman is focusing on repeating what he did in his playing days, when in 1988 he reached the top of Europe with his teammates Van Basten, Rijkaard, Gullit etc. Van Dijk, Xavi Simmons, Gakpo and others are a guarantor of quality, but they will probably need a lot of luck for the greatest success.

Merih Demirel, the leader of the Turkish defense, became a hero of the nation by doing something that few defenders can do. Having scored 2 goals in the 1/8 finals against Austria after sky rocket headers. However, he threw all that into the water with an unsportsmanlike gesture that got him suspended for the next two matches. This national team has several top class players such as Arga Guler and Calhanoglu, but the most important thing is that the team spirit is at a super high level. This team can beat anyone if the rival underestimates them. They mostly defend and wait for counterattack chances, and in this way they were blasted through Austria

Netherlands vs Turkey pick: NETHERLANDS TO WIN

Both teams can have significant swings in the game, but the Netherlands has a better attacking line and wing players, which can significantly influence the final winner. Another factor could be the absence of three Turkish players due to suspension, which will affect the quality of play of this team, which does not have a fairly long bench and strong substitutes. What goes in Turkey's favor is the support from the stands and a large number of fans. However, when all is said and done, the Netherlands is much closer to victory and should finish the job in the regular part of the match.