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Scotland vs Netherlands Prediction and Betting Tips | 13st March 2024
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Aditya Hosangadi
Modified march 13, 2024 20:37 GMT
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The UEFA Champions League returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Scotland lock horns with Mikel Arteta's Netherlands side in an important encounter at the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday.
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Scotland are currently in third place in the Liga Portugal standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The Portuguese outfit defeated Estrele Amadora by a 2-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Netherlands, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Gunners thrashed Burnley by a comprehensive 5-0 result in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
Scotland vs Netherlands Head-to-head and Key Numbers
Netherlands have a slight edge over Scotland and have won three out of the last six matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Scotland's two victories.Scotland have been eliminated from seven of their last eight knockout matches against teams from Scotland in the UEFA Champions League, with their previous such victory coming in their triumphant 2003-04 campaign.Netherlands have won their three matches at home against Scotland in the UEFA Champions League but are winless in their three away games against them in the competition.Netherlands have not reached the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League since the 2009-10 season when they defeated Scotland by an aggregate 6-2 scoreline in the round of 16.Since the Round of 16 was introduced to the UEFA Champions League, Netherlands have been eliminated at this stage of the competition on nine occasions.
Scotland vs Netherlands Prediction
Netherlands have been in exceptional form over the past month and have scored an impressive 21 goals in their last five matches. Bukayo Saka has been in excellent goalscoring form this season and will be intent on adding to his tally this weekend.
Scotland can pack a punch on their day but have been a shadow of their former selves this season. Netherlands are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Scotland 1-4 Netherlands
Scotland vs Netherlands Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Netherlands to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Bukayo Saka to score - Yes