The Netherlands and Morocco will face each other on 30 June at the Monterrey Stadium in the round of 16 of this World Cup.
The Netherlands national football team
This leading European side is traditionally a contender for victory in major international tournaments. Their current form also bodes well for Ronald Koeman’s team, who enter the knockout stages on the back of a run of eleven official matches without defeat (eight wins, three draws).
In six of the Netherlands’ last seven matches, both teams have scored. Three of the team’s last five World Cup play-off matches have ended in a penalty shoot-out.
Jurrien Timber is absent from the Netherlands’ squad. He will not feature in this match.
Morocco national football team
The Moroccans have proven they are capable of competing on equal terms with strong sides. The national team displays balance across all areas of the pitch.
It is worth noting that in six of their last seven World Cup matches, Morocco have scored fewer than 1.5 goals. In six of their last eight matches, the team have kept a clean sheet in the first half.
Morocco will have to do without Nayef Agherd and Abde Ezzalzouli.
Netherlands v Morocco preview
The ‘Orange’ look like the favourites for this match, and quite rightly so. They have a strong midfield that has consistently taken them to the finals of major tournaments.
Morocco’s players are capable of playing effectively in attack. It’s clear that we can expect goals to be scored.
Given the current form of the Netherlands and Morocco, the most likely outcome seems to be that both teams will score.
