The high voltage action from the UEFA Nations League continues to reach newer heights, the two European dark horses Netherlands and Wales clash on the turf of Cardiff. Riding on a historic high, Wales sealed their spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup as their 64-year long wait finally ended. The Dutchmen under Van Gaal are strong contenders for the title and their recent performances clearly reflect how dangerous the Men In Orange can be. Their 10-game unbeaten streak must remind fans of their golden run in the 2012-13 season and no doubt, the magic of Van Gaal is yet again vividly evident.
Match Details
| Match | WALES vs NETHERLANDS (Group A4) |
| Date | Thursday, June 09, 2022 |
| Time | 12:15 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |
WAL vs NED Broadcast details: Where to watch the live match?
UEFA Nations League can be watched live on the Sony Pictures Sports Network channels. In addition, viewers can tune in to JIO TV or the SONY LIV app for online streaming of the matches.
WAL vs NED: Head to Head Stats
The showdown of the European heavyweights has always been a one-sided affair in favor of Netherlands. The Oranje enjoy an 8-0 lead over the Dragons in head-to-head battles.
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WAL vs NED: Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Frenkie de Jong
The 25-year-old midfielder has been in the news as clouds of uncertainty loom over his future in Camp Nou. However, off-field chatter has not impacted his gameplay as he remains a deadly threat at the center. His dribbling prowess alongside the ability to go for long cross passes without succumbing to any attacking pressure helps create a lot of opportunities for the strikers near the box.
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Memphis Depay
The in-form forward will surely be a player to watch pout for in Cardiff. His stellar double against Belgium ensured a thumping 4-1 victory for the Oranje. His blistering form has resulted in 13 goals in his last 9 international appearances and with a total of 6 goals so far, he has never failed to net a brace in the tournament so far.
WAL vs NED: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
- Goal-Keeper: Flekken
- Defender: De Vrij, van Djik, Gunter, de Ligt
- Mid-Fielder: Ramsey, Wilson, De Jong, Johnson
- Forward: Depay, James
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Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Frenkie de Jong
- Vice-Captain: Memphis Depay
WAL vs NED: Injury Updates
Oranje goalkeeper Tim Krul sustained an injury in a training session and was thereby ruled out of the squad. No news of any injuries from the Wales camp as of now.
WAL vs NED: Predicted Line-up
Wales: Danny Ward; Chris Gunter, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon; Rhys Norrington-Davies, Sorba Thomas, Joe Morrell, Matthew Smith; Wes Burns, Brennan Johnson; Harry Wilson.
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Netherlands: Mark Flekken; Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt; Denzel Dumfries, Davy Klaasen, de Jong, Teun Koopmeiners; Steven Berghuis; Steven Bergwijn, Memphis Depay.
WAL vs NED Prediction: Who will win this match?
Hosts Wales will face an uphill task against a formidable Netherlands side in Cardiff. Rob Page and co. need to chalk out and execute an effective strategy to keep the Oranje defense at bay if the Dragons hope to see through the Dutch challenge. While Netherlands will definitely come out strong to bolster their team strength and be well prepared ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. Only time will tell, whether Van Gaal’s men extend their unfazed run, as on paper they will start as the favorites to conquer Cardiff.
