It’s the hosts final game of their World Cup campaign after their elimination was confirmed before a ball was kicked. Back to back losses to Ecuador and Senegal respectively, meant that their World Cup dreams were over.When Group A was announced, Netherlands looked to be the obvious winners of the group, but Louis Van Gaal’s side have been less than impressive.Taking them until the 84th minute in their first game to break down Senegal and then showered their inability to kill games off with the talented squad after letting a lead slip after scoring in the 6th minute thanks to their only shining light Cody Gakpo.The PSV winger has scored in both games, scoring 2 of his 3 nations goals, so far at this tournament.Across the two games they’ve only tested the goalkeepers a combined 4 times and although this has resulted in 3 goals, showing a clinical side to their attackers. It’s clear they may struggle as they progress through the tournament. I fully expect to see Netherlands top the group with Qatar looking completely out of their depth throughout the whole tournament to date. Although could their elimination relieve all the pressure from the hosts?Score Prediction: 3-0Bet Prediction: Netherlands -1 Goal Handicap – 11/20
