Then we have an Argentina side that was slow out of the traps, caught cold by a plucky Saudi Arabian side. They caused one of the competition’s biggest upsets in recent years when fighting back from a goal down to win the match 2-1. Critics suggested that Argentina could be this year’s surprise early exit, but that was Germany. But the Netherlands and Argentina have ridden their luck sometimes in the Arab World. But which is about to run of good fortune?
This will be the tenth time these sides have met in competitive action, and the head-to-head stats make for exciting reading. Argentina has managed just one win in a run stretching back to 1974 when the pair first met in a friendly match. The spare win came in 1978 when Argentina beat the Netherlands 3-1 at the World Cup, with Mario Kempes scoring two goals.
This will be the tenth time these sides have met in competitive action, and the head-to-head stats make for exciting reading. Argentina has managed just one win in a run stretching back to 1974 when the pair first met in a friendly match. The spare win came in 1978 when Argentina beat the Netherlands 3-1 at the World Cup, with Mario Kempes scoring two goals.
Argentina’s loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening game was the worst possible start for a team fancied by many to win the tournament. They took the lead through Lionel Messi that day, and the assumption was the floodgates would swing open, and they’d get four or five. But the Saudis hadn’t read the script and fought back to win 2-1. That results will be remembered as one of the most famous from the winter World Cup and will stick with Argentina unless they lift the trophy.

Netherlands v Argentina prediction

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World Cup 2022 has arrived at its quarter-final stage as the best eight teams battle for a slot in the final four. There’s all to play for here, and with extra time and penalties available, if required, every game will produce a winner and a loser. Prepare to live your weekend on a knife edge, football fans. We’re in for a thriller, starting on Friday when Croatia plays Brazil before the Netherlands and Argentina go toe-to-toe. Read on for our in-depth preview of the 19:00 GMT kick-off.

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We last saw the Netherlands in action in the Round of 16 last Saturday, beating the USA 3-1. It was a masterclass in total football, allowing their opponents to move around the pitch, waiting to  challenge, picking up the loose balls, and releasing the attackers. Depay scored the opening goal on 10 minutes before Blind added a vital second just before the interval. There was a third goal in a dominant display for the Netherlands. Dumfries fired back to keep the USA down and out of the game even after Wright had hit a consolation goal on 76 minutes.
The Netherlands posted stats of two wins and a draw from their three group games, collecting seven points from the nine available. They scored five goals and conceded just one, giving followers an idea of what to expect from this team in Qatar. They’re comfortable with or without possession of the football. They create chances and have the forwards to score goals. This well-oiled Dutch machine has been working tirelessly but will be tested to the max on Friday. The players know this and are ready for the challenge.
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