Senegal and the Netherlands will lock horns in Qatar on matchday 1 of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The kickoff time is due at 17:00 UK time at Al Thumama, date: 21/11/2022.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One — Senegal with the most Yellow cards YES — 1.87
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two — Over 4.5 corner-kicks for the Netherlands — 1.52
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three — Netherlands to win in first-half YES — 2.20
The Netherlands are expected to control the game for the majority of the game, which would force Senegal into making some hard tackles. The Dutch side has some skillful players that can trick Senegalese players into making some reckless challenges.
Although the Netherlands normally create chances through the middle, the Dutch side could be forced to rely on their fullbacks, on a few occasions, to create chances by crossing the ball into the area, which would see Senegal’s fullbacks called into making some blocks.
The Dutch side head into the game as the favourites. Senegal will be without an important player in Sadio Mane due to an injury he suffered whilst in action with Bayern Munich. It’s obviously a stretch to expect the Netherlands to lead at half-time but they have the likes of Bergwijn and Cody Gakpo that can cause Senegal problems early in the game.
Senegal went unbeaten in the AFCON and became the champions of Africa when they beat Egypt on penalties in February. Sadly, they will be without Sadio Mane due to an injury but they will want to make a statement in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Lions of Teranga knocked out Egypt during the World Cup Qualifiers on penalties after both countries won their won game 1-0.
The Dutch side are one of the favourites to win the WC in Qatar. The Netherlands are unbeaten in their last 15 matches across all competitions. Louis Van Gaal’s side finished as the winners of Group G during the World Cup European Qualifiers, having won 7, drawn 2 and lost 1 in 10 matches.
Back the Netherlands to win the game with over 2.5 goals. The Dutch side won three of their last six matches, with goals exceeding over 2.5 goals.
Although the Netherlands are the favourites to get the win at full-time, it’s a bit safer to back the Dutch side to either win or draw.
Goalkeeper: Mendy
Defenders: Sabaly, Cisse, Koulibaly, Ciss
Midfielders: Sarr, Mendy, Gueye
Forwards: Dia, Sarr, Dieng
Goalkeeper: Noppert
Defenders: Blind, Ake, Van Dijk, Timber, Dumfries
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Berghuis
Forwards: Janssen, Gakpo, Bergwijn
Where will this match be played?
The game will be played at Al Thumama, Qatar.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Senegal vs Netherlands