The Netherlands will begin the post-Ronald Koeman era by welcoming Poland to the Johan Cruyff Arena for Friday’s Nations League clash.
The new Barcelona boss has left despite ensuring the team qualified for their first international tournament since 2014, as well as leading them to second place in last year’s Nations League.
Netherlands vs Poland Latest Odds
Nevertheless, caretaker manager Dwight Lodeweges is available at 2/5 (1.40) with bet365 to pick up where Koeman left off by overseeing a win here.
Without a win in eight meetings with this opposition, the Eagles are priced at 7/1 (8.00) to get the better of them for the first time since 1979.
Two of the hosts’ last three matches in this competition have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 7/2 (4.50) available on them playing out another stalemate in this one.
Netherlands vs Poland Team News
Stefan De Vrij has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, with Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick van Aanholt and Daley Blind also unavailable.
Robert Lewandowski has been excused from the squad following his victorious Champions League campaign with Bayern Munich, while Lukasz Piszczek has retired from international duty.
Netherlands vs Poland Team Preview
Although fans will be disappointed by Koeman’s departure, they can at least feel confident that the manager has left the team in a much stronger position than he found it.
Having won five and lost none out of six matches since their narrow 1-0 Nations League final defeat against Portugal last summer - scoring 18 goals and conceding only four - the Oranje will back themselves to outclass an opponent missing their inspirational all-time top scorer.
Netherlands vs Poland Tips and Predictions
Indeed, odds of 11/10 (2.10) seem pretty generous on them winning by at least two goals against an understrength Poland outfit that is without a win in four previous Nations League matches.
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Netherlands (-1) to win at 11/10 (2.10) for a 1pt stake with bet365
