FIFA World Cup 2022 – Netherlands vs USA, Round of 16, match preview, predicted lineups
Netherlands and USA kickstart the knockouts on Saturday in FIFA World Cup 2022 as the tournament moves ahead. The Dutch go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 6:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
The Netherlands topped their Group A while making it to the knockouts and were solid looking as they aim for their so much awaited first world title.They will look to play their brand of football.
The Dutch defensive approach have been good with no such blemishes but they must give outmost respect to the Americans who are very capable. Attack wise they have been quite good with Cody Gakpo a genuine threat.
For the formation they will stick with the 3-4-1-2.
On the other hand, USA themselves will be eager to again be on the path to World Cup glory in which they have always have failed. They were second behind the English in their Group B. They must take positives moving ahead at their best.
The Stars and Stripes were defensively resolute in the group stages and they will hope for similar efforts in the knockouts. Attack wise they require a bit more especially against superior opponents.
Manager Gregg Berhalter might go with a 4-4-2 system on Saturday.
Team news and possible lineups
The USA have Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent and Weston McKennie all in doubts ahead of the Dutch game.
While Holland themselves have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Netherlands XI : Noppert, Timber, Van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, De Roon, F. De Jong, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay.
USA XI : Turner, Dest, Carter-Vickers, Ream, Robinson, McKennie, Adams, Musan, Weah, Sargent, Pulisic.
Prediction
The Netherlands are outright favourites to win this one and in fact the whole tournament, so them to edge The Unites States 2-0 in a well played game.
