Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(5) 4 Goals 1 (4)
(3) 1 Assists 2 (2)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
29.1 Average Age 27.5
185.3 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(51%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in World Cup Grp. A.

Missing Players

Netherlands
Ecuador
Player Reason Status Rating
Memphis Depay Doubtful 6.24
Marten de Roon Doubtful 6.45
Player Reason Status Rating
Enner Valencia Doubtful 7.3

Team News

Netherlands
Ecuador
  • Memphis Depay and Marten De Roon, who were both injury doubts, came off the bench in the Netherlands 2-0 win over Senegal, and could both play a part here.
  • Similarly, Louis Van Gaal may opt to bench them again in order to not aggravate their injuries.
  • Enner Valencia, the hero from their 2-0 win over Qatar, came off injured towards the end of the game and is a doubt to start here.
  • Should he remain injured, Gustavo Alfaro may opt for Michael Estrada as the sole striker.

Prediction

  • With both these sides on three points from a possible three, The Netherlands and Ecuador lock horns in their second match in Group A. A win for either side will put them in good stead to qualify from the group.
  • The Netherlands struggled to break down the Senegalese defence for 84 minutes until Cody Gakpo's strike broke the deadlock, giving them the lead in their 2-0 win over Senegal.
  • Ecuador were able to take advantage of a flat Qatar side, as they sweeped the hosts aside, rarely looking out of control. Enner Valencia is a doubt after his brace helped them on their way, after he came off with an injury in the second half.
  • The Netherlands look like the favourites, but Ecuador will have confidence after their opening result.
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