Portugal come into this match with a real chance of progressing; but their destiny is not entirely in their own hands. If Germany beat Denmark, then Portugal will go through as runners-up with a win, draw or even a loss, as long as the loss is by a margin of only one goal. If Denmark draw with Germany, then Portugal are through with a win or draw. If Denmark beat Germany, then Portugal will progress with a win, unless Denmark win with a one goal margin (other than 2-1 or 1-0).
They beat Denmark in their last match, and will need to take that momentum forward into this match. They have a fully fit squad, and so Paulo Bento will be able to field the team he feels best suited to beating a Dutch team, which has been mis-firing.
The Netherlands can only progress if they win by a two goal margin and Denmark lose, which at least is simple. The fly in their ointment is the fact that they have managed only one goal in 46 goal attempts over two matches. They need, therefore to go for goals, and we can expect Huntelaar to start, possibly at the expense of Van Persie. Huntelaar has looked disgruntled at being on the bench with Van Persie on the pitch, and Bert van Marwijk may decide to ring the changes.
Betting Tip
[The following tip is for fun only. Gamble responsibly (if at all) and only gamble money you can afford to lose.]
Both teams will be desperate for the win here, and, although neither team have shown themselves to be goal-scoring machines, I think that in this match, there will be goals. Betfair have Over 1.5 goals at 1.24 (1/4), and I think that that is a nailed on certainty. Watch this space!
Both teams will be desperate for the win here, and, although neither team have shown themselves to be goal-scoring machines, I think that in this match, there will be goals. Betfair have Over 1.5 goals at 1.24 (1/4), and I think that that is a nailed on certainty. Watch this space!
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