Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Preview and Prediction

Luxembourg vs Netherlands
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group A.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Kick-off at 17:00 UK
Venue: Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City.

Luxembourg still have the fighting spirit despite being the bottom team in a competitive group A of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. They will be hosting Netherlands at Stade Josy Barthel on Sunday night.

Luxembourg narrowly lost the first 2 games of the campaign, they lost 4-3 to Bulgaria and 0-1 to Sweden. Later they drew 1-1 against Belarus away from home in the game-week 3 given them a point. They have been impressive upfront having scored in 2 of their 3 games, but have failed to address their backline.

Netherland were among the big teams that missed out on Euro 2016 Championship and they haven’t been superb this time. They have accumulated 4 points from 3 games, having lost 1 drawn 1 and won 1. They are currently 3rd in the group behind France and Sweden. Netherlands may be struggling against big countries, but games like these are always a gift to them.

Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Head to Head Statistics

Netherlands have a good record against Luxembourg in their Previous 13 meetings. They have dominated the game with 11 wins to their name, they have lost 1 and drawn 1. The Dutch’s dominance extended to Luxembourg’s home, they have won 3 of the 4 games and lost once. The most eye-catchy fact is the goal ratio, Netherlands have scored 46 goals and conceded 4 goals against Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Prediction

Netherlands may be the favourites in this game, but Luxembourg are not pushovers. Luxembourg have shown great traits at home though they have been poor against bigger teams. It won’t be easy for Netherlands, but they will come out winners in the end. We expect Netherlands to win by 2 goal margin or more.