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Netherlands v Wales betting tips: Dragons aim to end Dutch duck

| 13.06.2022
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Wales visit the Netherlands on Tuesday after putting their first top-tier Nations League point on the board by drawing 1-1 with Belgium on Saturday.

They face another tough test though as the Dutch lead the way in Group A4 with seven points from three games.

We look at the main talking points and pick out some Netherlands v Wales betting tips ahead of the game at the Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, which kicks off at 7.45pm and is live on Premier Sports and S4C.

New hero

Wales will go to the World Cup in November still relying on Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey to produce.

Bale and Ramsey continue to make the difference in the big games, despite a lack of club action, but Wales have unearthed another exciting talent in Brennan Johnson.

The Nottingham Forest forward heads to Rotterdam on a high after scoring his maiden Wales goal against Belgium and he is 11/2 to be on target again.

Just rewards

Boss Robert Page was exalted by Wales’ promotion to League A, saying it would provide his players with necessary exposure to top teams.

Wales, however, have had to learn lessons fast, and painful late defeats to Poland and the Netherlands have left them playing catch-up in the battle to avoid relegation.

Confidence has been boosted by the deserved draw with Belgium, which will give Wales belief they belong at this level and they are 5/2 to avoid defeat or 10/1 for a first win.

Netherlands v Wales betting tips, football

Not your average Joe

Joe Rodon’s club and international career remains a case of chalk and cheese.

Rodon failed to make a single Premier League start at Spurs last term, and has made just 15 top-flight appearances (seven as substitute) since joining from Swansea in October 2020.

Bale, a former Spurs team-mate, has questioned that lack of game time. It is a different story on the international stage as Rodon has been majestic for Wales.

Dutch delight

Holland have been on a roll since their Euro 2020 round-of-16 exit to the Czech Republic last summer.

Former Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal has overseen an 11-game unbeaten run since starting his third spell in charge in September.

Despite being held 2-2 by Poland in Rotterdam on Saturday, Holland top the group with a three-point lead at the halfway stage.

A home victory is just 3/10 but for a bigger price in Netherlands v Wales betting tips, a Dutch win and over 2.5 goals at 10/11 looks more appealing.

They would have beaten Poland if Memphis Depay had not missed a late penalty and the former Manchester United man is 12/5 to help make amends with the opening goal.

Netherlands v Wales head-to-head

To say Wales have a poor record against the Netherlands is an understatement.

Holland’s last-gasp 2-1 victory in Cardiff on Wednesday thanks to Wout Weghorst’s header made it nine wins from nine games for the Dutch.

Those victories include four in World Cup qualifying, ahead of the 1990 and 1998 tournaments, and the goal count is a whopping 26-6 in Holland’s favour.

The hosts are 20/23 to win by more than one goal and 15/8 to win both halves. They are also 19/20 to be leading at both half-time and full-time.

Team news

Wales will be without midfielder Joe Allen after he suffered a hamstring injury against Belgium.

Goalkeeper Danny Ward (knee), Joe Morrell (broken toe) and Rhys Norrington-Davies (suspension) have also not travelled to Rotterdam.

Page has already lost Kieffer Moore to injury while Ben Davies and Connor Roberts came off against Belgium through fatigue and may get a breather.

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Andrew McDermott

Andrew is a sports betting content journalist at PA Media. He is a lifelong Huddersfield Town fan but when he isn't reminiscing about their Premier League days he is also a junior cricket coach and enjoys cycling.