Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Tunisia and Netherlands who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Tunisia take on Netherlands at Kansas City Stadium in their third match at the World Cup. The last game of the group stage takes place on Friday.
Following the second round of the group stage, Tunisia are number four on zero points, whereas Netherlands have four points as number one. Tunisia arrive at this match placed as number 45 in the FIFA world ranking, while Netherlands lack behind as number 8 in the world.
Team form: Tunisia vs Netherlands
Tunisia Form
Tunisia have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 5-0 by Belgium, before Sweden ran out 5-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Japan, who came out 0-4 winners. Tunisia claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments. They drew three of the games, whilst losing five.
Netherlands Form
Netherlands look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Uzbekistan by 2-1, before drawing 2-2 with Japan. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Sweden by a 5-1 scoreline. Netherlands were able to win six of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered one defeat as well.
Betting stats for Tunisia and Netherlands
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Tunisia and Netherlands. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Tunisia have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 Netherlands matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 Netherlands matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Netherlands matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Tunisia vs Netherlands
Having scored just once lately for his country, Sebastian Tounekti will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Netherlands hope Cody Gakpo can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of four goals in his last six international matches.
Betting markets: Tunisia vs Netherlands
Full-time result
Tunisia claimed all three points two times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in five of the games in this run. Netherlands have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing three and losing one in this series of matches. Tunisia lost 4 matches on the bounce. Netherlands conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.
Both teams to score
Tunisia scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Netherlands scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Netherlands should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Friday, as Tunisia only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Netherlands claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Tunisia saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Netherlands, who scored 2.5 times on average in these matches. Netherlands conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
Recommended tip: Tunisia vs Netherlands
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Tunisia and Netherlands seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this World Cup match.

