Romania v Netherlands predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Romania v Netherlands predictions World Cup Qualifiers, International	16/10/2012 19:00	full time result	The Draw	3.76	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

ROMANIA - NETHERLANDS PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

2012 Form:
Romania P8 W5 D2 L1 GF16 GA5 GD+11 - Average goals per game: 2.63
Netherlands P11 W6 D0 L5 GF25 GA14 GD+11 - Average goals per game: 3.55

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Romania are going through a renaissance after a few barren years. With only 2 losses in 16 games over the last 18 months the side has shown great promise with a host of excellent displays. Matching the Dutch with a 100% record they will go into this game full of confidence. Victor Piturca returns for his third spell as national manager as the team hope to make qualification for their first tournament since 2008. Piturca has built his side around from scratch, with a few experienced players linked with a lot of young, hungry players. The majority of his team come from the Bucharest clubs which is unusual for the team and may be one of the reason why they are doing so well. Players know each others games so well. Romania play a fast breaking counter attacking game and are solid defensively. They begun qualifying with an excellent 2-0 away win in Estonia. They were restrained against Andorra and coasted to a 4-0 victory, however their best display was reserved for the last game. A daunting task they travelled to Istanbul to face a wounded Turkey. They gave a classic smash and grab performance as they gave nothing away defensively and hit Turkey on the break. Happy to cede possession the Romanians were like a wall at the back and Turkey could have played all day and not scored.
Netherlands are going through their own rebirth as Louis Van Gaal returns to the helm. After another dismal showing in a major competition Netherlands have begun to implement big changes and have given the squad a major overhaul. Wesley Sneijer, Arjen Robben, Robin Van Persie and John Heitinger remain but there have been many new faces arriving. Jeremain Lens will battle with Klaus Jan- Hunterlaar for the striking berth alongside Van Persie, With the promising Luciano Narsingh waiting for his chance. In midfield Ruben Schacken and Kevin Strootman all made impressive starts for their country. They have begun qualifying in the usual style by winning all games so far. They opened up with a solid 2-0 at home to Turkey before going to Budapest and destroying improving Hungary 4-1. In the last match Van Gaal made wholesale changes and a shadow side easily cast aside Andorra 3-0. Arjen Robben will sit out this game with injury as will defenders Gregory Van der Wiel and Alex Buttner.

NETHERLANDS - ROMANIA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

3.76 The Draw (Pinnacle) is a huge price for such a game of huge importance. In Bucharest the home side will be roared on by their fanatical fans. The belief is back for Romania and that is of such importance to these Balkan nations. With a solid defence and a capable attack they will be a threat to the Dutch no doubt. Netherlands would take a draw here I feel, they are finding their feet under Van Gaal and the implementation of so many new faces will take a little time. Romania are a much better side than Hungary and at home they will be difficult to break down. Expect Netherlands to boss the possession stats but this is something Romania allow, they are comfortable soaking up the pressure and will seek to counter attack and exploit the open spaces.

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ASIAN HANDICAP PREDICTION

Romania +1 is the pick here (1.57 Pinnacle) Both sides have made the perfect start to the competition with 100% records and something will have to give here. I think with the draw being such a big factor here backing Romania +1 is the sensible choice. With money back if Netherlands win by 1 we have the added insurance. Romania have only lost twice in the last two years and you have to go back 16 games for the last time they lost by more than one goal. Five of the last ten games for both sides have gone under 2.5 goals but bear in mind two games were against Andorra so its 5 in 8 matches!

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TOTAL GOALS PREDICTION

Under 2.50 1.93 (Betfair) is the bet here. You will have to move quickly for this bet as the odds are dropping all the time. What started out as odds against has quickly dropped and 1.93 is the top qoute at this time. In what is expected to be a really tight game with two solid defences (Only 1 goal conceded in 6 qualifiers so far) the unders looks a great bet. Netherlands will try and take the game to Romania but the home defence is rock solid.

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