Sports Innovation previews the World Cup qualifier between Latvia and Netherlands and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
The Netherlands pay a visit to the Daugava Stadium on Friday for a World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
5 points from 5 games leave Latvia under pressure. The ’11 Wolves’ are down fifth place in Group G and with an outside chance of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. As things stand, they lie 8 points behind joint-group leaders Netherlands and Norway.
The Netherlands, as previously mentioned, are in a tight battle with Norway for the coveted top spot. The two teams have amassed 13 points from 6 matches. Whoever finishes first, qualifies for the World Cup. Second place earns a playoff spot, while third place, which is currently held by Turkey on 11 points, results in no chance of a ticket to Qatar whatsoever.
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Facts and figures for Latvia vs Netherlands
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Latvia’s last 3 of 5 matches;
- Latvia conceded in the last 5 of 7 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Latvia’s last 2 of 4 matches.
- Netherlands unbeaten the last 5 matches in a row;
- Netherlands has won in the last 4 of 5 matches;
- Netherlands scored in the last 11 of 13 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 3.5 in Netherlands’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Form Latvia vs Netherlands
The ’11 Wolves’ paddling along.
It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Latvia as they have performed according to their level. In their previous 3 matches, Dainis Kazakevičs’ side experienced a 3-1 win against Gibraltar and went on to a 2-0 defeat against Norway. Their latest match served up a dull 0-0 draw at Montenegro.
Dutch continue to collect points.
The Netherlands look to continue their current momentum with another positive result. In their previous 3 matches, Louis van Gaal’s side experienced a 1-1 draw with Norway and went on to a 4-0 win against Montenegro. Their latest match served up a 6-1 win against Turkey.
Latvia v Netherlands – Fixture history
The last match between these two teams was a World Cup match back on 27 March 2021 and saw the Netherlands claim a 2-0 victory.
Latvia are able to put a winning total of 0% on display for their last 4 encounters against the Netherlands in the World Cup. The resulting total reads 0-0-4, with the latter winning 100%.
Standings in World Cup
Top goalscorer
It is difficult not to look at Vladislavs Gutkovskis when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run and hit the target 3 times for Latvia in their last 6 games. Let’s have a look at the visitors now. Memphis Depay has managed to hit the net 7 times in the last half dozen matches for the Netherlands. Therefore, it is safe to say that he will be looking to add to his season tally here once again.
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