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Euro 2024
Qualification: Greece vs Netherlands
Kickoff
Time: 2023-10-17 02:45 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/CLODAGH KILCOYNE
Greece, despite not
enjoying the same level of success as their past European championship-winning
era, has demonstrated their strength in this year’s group stage. They have
performed admirably, securing four wins and two losses in their first six group
matches and currently hold the second position in the group with 12 points.
While Greece’s overall strength may not match that of France and the
Netherlands in the same group, they have consistently managed to secure three
points when facing weaker opponents. From a statistical standpoint, Greece have
scored 12 goals while conceding five in the six group matches. Their offensive
and defensive performance ranks second only to France, who currently sit at the
top of the group.
Source:
REUTERS/PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW
Netherlands, a
traditional powerhouse in European football, have had a rather underwhelming
performance in the group stage. In the last round, they suffered a 1-2 home
defeat against France, marking their second loss to the same opponents.
Currently, Netherlands sit in third place in Group B with three wins and two
losses, with one match in hand. However, considering the relative weakness of
their upcoming opponents, they still have a chance to secure qualification.
From a statistical standpoint, Netherlands have scored a total of nine goals
while conceding seven in their first five group matches. Their performance both
offensively and defensively has been less than ideal.
Although
Netherlands have traditionally been considered a stronger team than Greece,
recent performances indicate that Greece have outperformed the Netherlands.
Greece have shown impressive form both in terms of offense and defence,
particularly excelling in their attacking capabilities. In fact, their
goal-scoring record is second only to France in their group. With the upcoming
match taking place on Greek soil, there is reason to be optimistic that Greece
can secure points against.
Greece’s Last 5
Games: WWLLW
23-10-14 Ireland
0-2 Greece
23-09-11 Greece 5-0
Gibraltar
23-09-08 Netherlands
3-0 Greece
23-06-20 France 1-0
Greece
23-06-17 Greece 2-1
Ireland
Netherlands’ Last 5
Games: LWWLD
23-10-14
Netherlands 1-2 France
23-09-11 Ireland
1-2 Netherlands
23-09-08
Netherlands 3-0 Greece
23-06-18
Netherlands 2-3 Italy
23-06-15
Netherlands 2-2 Croatia (AET 0-2)
Head To Head
Record:
23-09-08
Netherlands 3-0 Greece
16-09-02
Netherlands 1-2 Greece
04-04-29
Netherlands 4-0 Greece
Prediction: Greece to win or Draw