Portugal vs Netherlands Soccer Prediction 26 March 2018

Portugal vs Netherlands – Friendlies Prediction

After a first test last Friday, Portugal and the Netherlands should keep the intention

Regarding the evaluation of his players, in the game this Monday. The objectives are, however, quite different, considering that Portugal is preparing to go to a World Cup while the Netherlands is only testing options of the new coach for return to competition after the summer.

The Portuguese game against Egypt left a lot to be desired, as regards the examination of some options, and it was necessary to have in Cristiano Ronaldo a real savior in the hour.

The Portuguese captain appeared in the discounts to solve.

For the match against the Netherlands, you should see some changes, either in defense or in front of attack, with the team using a game scheme that may be appropriate for encounters where possession of the ball is more divided.
Ronald Koeman, the new coach of the Dutch, also did not have many reasons to give as satisfied, considering that lost against England, not having scored any goal.

The goals of the Dutch are, however, very different, with the team looking to prepare themselves at the highest level to make a good figure in the League of Nations and from there, try to rebuild their way back to the return to a major international competition.

The departure of the last few years has been seen as an anomaly, taking into account the quality of players who will be available to represent the Orange team.

Prediction Portugal vs Netherlands:

Fernando Santos, with his eyes on the World Cup and the decisions he will have to make regarding the 23 names that will be part of his list, hopes to be able to give minutes to the athletes who were not used to Egypt, while expecting to have a more convincing result. But preparation games, at this stage of the season, are always difficult to be very motivating for athletes.