In a World Cup Group A group stage match, Senegal will take on Netherlands with kickoff set for 11 a.m. ET Monday from Al Thumama Stadium. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around Senegal vs. Netherlands odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Netherlands will depend on F Memphis Depay as its main offensive weapon. The star Barcelona forward has 42 international goals in 81 caps. D Virgil van Dijk, which some consider the best defender in the world, captains the Netherlands roster. Its 3 goalkeepers have a total of only 8 caps, which could be a problem for the favorite.
Senegal sits 18th in the world per FIFA men’s rankings and will have a challenge on their hands with No. 8 Netherlands. Senegal is led by 24-year-old Watford F Ismaila Sarr, who with 29-year-old F Famara Diedhiou lead the team with 10 international goals each. D Kalidou Kouliably, who plays for Chelsea, is Senegal’s captain.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:41 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Senegal +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Netherlands -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Draw +300
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)
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Prediction
Senegal 1, Netherlands 1
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN DRAW (+300).
The inexperience of the Netherlands goalies, despite having ample club experience, could yield some mistakes. While it is laced with top English Premier League talent, the Netherlands didn’t have impressive showings over Wales earlier in the year.
Otherwise, it has looked solid. This should be more about Senegal impressing. It has drawn 14 of 16 games this calendar year. Senegal is typically led by 1 of the best forwards in the world, F Sadio Mane, Despite his absence, Senegal should have the talent to hang with the Netherlands.
Senegal has the pace and talent to keep up with Netherlands in this match.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-140).
The juice is on the Under for a reason. Senegal has gone Under this total in 12 of 16 games this year.
Given Netherlands has a key defensive back that plays in the center of the pitch and is dominant as a communicator and ball-winner, expect Senegal to struggle breaking through.
Similarly, Depay is really the talent for Netherlands. He is the only player with 10 or more goals for Netherlands in the World Cup. Their last 2 games, against Poland and Belgium, both went Under 2.5 goals as well.
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