Netherlands vs Uzbekistan prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 8, 2026
Friendly International
On June 8, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of the Netherlands and Uzbekistan will take place. The favorite is obvious.
Netherlands vs Uzbekistan: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Dutch reached the semi-finals at the Euros. Afterwards, they calmly won their qualifying group, collecting 20 points in eight matches. They also perform well in friendlies, although they drew with Ecuador in the spring. This week, they even managed to lose at home to Algeria!
Uzbekistan have qualified for the World Cup for the first time. They finished second in their main group, amassing 21 points—just two fewer than group leaders Iran. They have also been successful in friendlies, including a win over Venezuela during the FIFA Series in March, albeit only after a penalty shootout. However, they lost a test game to Canada with no real chance, 0-2.
The European powerhouse averages 2.8 goals scored per game while conceding only 0.7. The Central Asian team scores 1.5 goals on average and concedes just 0.6.
Previous Matches: Netherlands vs Uzbekistan
This exotic pair will play each other for the first time.
The Dutch are expected to play at their best now, aiming to bounce back from their previous slip-up. We expect them to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.83).
Netherlands vs Uzbekistan: Key Statistics and Trends
- The Netherlands have won seven of their last eleven matches
- 50% of the Netherlands' matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Uzbekistan have lost in regular time only for the third time since October two years ago
- 30% of Uzbekistan's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.1
Netherlands vs Uzbekistan: Probable Starting Lineups
The Netherlands play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Verbruggen – van de Ven, van Dijk, van Hecke, Wieffer – de Jong, Reijnders, Gravenberch – Gakpo, Malen, Summerville
Uzbekistan play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Neymatov – Ashurmatov, Abdulloev, Khusanov – Nasrullaev, Shukurov, Khamrobekov, Sayfiev – Urunov, Ganiev – Shomurodov
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