Bookmaker-Ratings expert Emmanuel Adebayor has made his prediction for Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Group A match between Netherlands and Qatar.
Qatar became the first team eliminated at the 2022 World Cup after suffering defeats in their opening two fixtures. The hosts really tried to impress their fans against Senegal (1:3).
They fared better than in their 2-0 defeat to Ecuador in the tournament’s first encounter when they had zero shots on goal. Felix Sanchez’s squad had three shots on goal against Senegal, including the historical Mohammed Muntari’s goal.
As for the Netherlands, they were disappointing in their second World Cup group game and could not manage more than a 1-1 draw against Ecuador. Yes, they enjoyed 54% of ball possession, but had only two goal attempts, while Ecuador had 13. The Netherlands must improve.
I think it will be a very very difficult game for Qatar. They will try to battle to regain their country’s honor, but I think it’s too late for them. I think the Netherlands are clear favorites, and they will win this game 3:0.