Oranje Scoring With Ease

Turkey Win Knockout Game for First Time Since 2008

Other than hosts Germany, Turkey have the biggest supporter base at Euro 2024. Turkey, boosted by the crowd, took down Austria 2-1 in the round of 16 and won a knockout stage game for the first time since 2008. The underdogs will face the Netherlands on Saturday in the Quarter-Finals, with the Oranje scoring plenty. 

The Netherlands defeated Romania 3-0 in the round of 16 and the Dutch have scored five times in the last two games. As the Netherlands vs Turkey soccer odds favor the Oranje, we’ll preview the match and team news, with two Turkey players out suspended. 

Head-to-Head

Turkey have found some success against the Netherlands in recent years, with two wins in the last three meetings. However, the Netherlands won 6-1 when these teams last met, in a 2021 World Cup Qualifier. Netherlands striker Memphis Depay scored a hat trick in the match. 

While Turkey are 2-1-1 in four meetings in the last decade, the Netherlands are 6-4-4 in this fixture all-time. This is the first opportunity to bet on the Netherlands vs Turkey soccer odds at a major tournament.

Netherlands Searching for Consistency

While the 3-0 scoreline against Romania paints a picture of dominance, it wasn’t that simple for the Netherlands in the round of 16. Romania dominated the first 15 minutes and the Dutch had to be disciplined in defense. Still, the Oranje managed 23 shots as Cody Gakpo scored and assisted and Donyell Malen came on as a substitute to score twice. 

Now, the Netherlands are in the Euro Quarters for the first time since 2008. Malen came on for Steven Bergwijn, who was forced off with “physical issues”. With the vague description, it’s unclear whether the winger will be available for Saturday’s match. Malen’s decision making was sometimes questionable but his explosiveness and finishing could help the Dutch, who have been scoring plenty. 

In the group stage finale, the Netherlands fell 3-2 to Austria as Gakpo and Depay got on the scoresheet. Gakpo is tied for the Golden Boot lead at the moment, with three goals in four games. While giving up two goals to Austria is concerning, the Netherlands did shut out France in the group stage. 

Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has made an impressive major tournament debut, while Virgil van Dijk has plenty of experience. Right back Denzel Dumfries also torched Romania on Tuesday and put in plenty of crosses. There’s a lot of talent here but consistency has often been an issue. Still, many UEFA Euro brackets have the Oranje going far, with a favorable draw until the final.

Turkey Emerge Victorious in Thriller

Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok made the save of the tournament so far to deny Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner right at the death of their round of 16 match. The unlikeliest of sources accounted for both of Turkey’s goals in a thrilling match. Defender Merih Demiral scored under a minute into the game after a scramble in the box. 

In the second half, the former Atalanta defender headed in an Arda Guler corner, which gave Turkey a 2-0 lead. Austria equalized and looked like they’d score again but Turkey did just enough to hang on. Guler played as a false nine and the 19-year old plays like an experienced professional. 

However, a gesture Demiral made after celebrating is being investigated by UEFA and could lead to a one-game suspension. Plus, midfielders Ismail Yuksek and Orkun Kokcu are out here due to yellow card suspensions. It somewhat evens out, as Turkey will get back captain Hakan Calhanoglu and Samet Akaydin for this match after suspensions of their own. 

Turkey have conceded in five straight matches, in all competitions, and are just 3-1-4 this year. Turkey defeated Georgia 3-1, lost to Portugal 3-0 and scraped by Czech Republic 2-1 in their group stage UEFA Euro games.

Match Analysis & Odds

The Netherlands are -168 favorites to win this match in normal time and it’d mark their first Euros Semifinal appearance since 2004. Despite winning as underdogs against Austria, Turkey are +463 underdogs for this one as well. Recent meetings between Turkey and the Netherlands have been high scoring affairs. 

In the last three meetings, both teams have totaled eight goals and the last two fixtures have averaged 6.5 goals. The Netherlands vs Turkey soccer odds list over 2.5 goals at -130 odds and it’s one of the most appealing picks on the odds board. We don’t expect this match to be played at the breakneck pace of Austria vs Turkey but both teams like to counterattack and run at their opponents. 

With eight Turkish players on yellow cards, they may be more cautious to avoid suspension in the case they advance. A draw is priced at +311 UEFA Euro odds for this one while Netherlands -1 comes in at even odds. Turkey +1 sits at -120 and it’ll take another monumental effort for them to advance.

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