Netherlands vs Argentina, Worldcup 2022 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Netherlands vs Argentina — Worldcup at Education City Stadium.
- Netherlands 3 games · 7 pts (2026/26)
- Argentina 3 games · 9 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Antonio Mateu
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Roberto Diaz
- Referee Drew Fischer
- Referee Victor Gomes (South Africa)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Canada | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Qatar | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Morocco | 3 | 7 |
| 11 | Scotland | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Haiti | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | United States | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Australia | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | Paraguay | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | Turkey | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Germany | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Ecuador | 3 | 4 |
| 20 | Curacao | 3 | 1 |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3 | 7 |
| 22 | Japan | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Sweden | 3 | 4 |
| 24 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | Belgium | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | Egypt | 3 | 5 |
| 27 | Iran | 3 | 3 |
| 28 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 |
| 29 | Spain | 3 | 7 |
| 30 | Cape Verde Islands | 3 | 3 |
| 31 | Uruguay | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | France | 3 | 9 |
| 34 | Norway | 3 | 6 |
| 35 | Senegal | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | Iraq | 3 | 0 |
| 37 | Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| 38 | Austria | 3 | 4 |
| 39 | Algeria | 3 | 4 |
| 40 | Jordan | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | Colombia | 3 | 7 |
| 42 | Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| 43 | Congo DR | 3 | 4 |
| 44 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 |
| 45 | England | 3 | 7 |
| 46 | Croatia | 3 | 6 |
| 47 | Ghana | 3 | 4 |
| 48 | Panama | 3 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Netherlands | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #37 |
| 7 | Points | 9 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 2 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 0 / 0 |
| 10 | Scored | 8 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| +6 | GD | +7 |
| 2.33 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 67% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Netherlands this season
Netherlands this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Argentina this season
Argentina this season
Netherlands are 21st (7 pts). Argentina are 37th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Netherlands
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
3/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Argentina
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/2
76+
12/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Netherlands
| Cody Gakpo | 3 G | 1 A |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 G | |
| Crysencio Summerville | 2 G | 2 A |
Argentina
| Lionel Messi | 8 G | 4 A |
| Lautaro Martinez | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Netherlands and Argentina is underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Netherlands and Argentina are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Netherlands side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Argentina is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Virgil van Dijk has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Argentina fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' What a moment for Nahuel Molina! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Jurrien Timber argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Romero.
- 46' The Netherlands manager makes a substitution. Marten de Roon departs to be replaced by Teun Koopmeiners.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Netherlands international Memphis Depay has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Netherlands that had 19 games and scored 43 goals.
- 64' Another substitution for Netherlands to replace Daley Blind by Luuk de Jong on 64 minute.
- 65' Another change for Netherlands made on 65 minute. Daley Blind leaves to be changed by Luuk de Jong.
- 66' Fresh legs for Argentina! Leandro Paredes comes on to replace Rodrigo de Paul.
- 67' The crowd applauds Rodrigo de Paul as he leaves the pitch. Leandro Paredes steps in for Argentina.
- 72' Netherlands currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 73' Magnificent from Lionel Messi! That is 252 goals in 526 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' A moment of madness from Lisandro Martinez on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Argentina will be frustrated.
- 78' Another substitution for Argentina to replace Marcos Acuna by Nicolas Tagliafico on 78 minute.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Wout Weghorst. He replaces Memphis Depay on 79 minute.
- 82' Time for substitution for Argentina. Julian Alvarez is replaced by Lautaro Martinez.
- 83' Brilliant from the forward! Wout Weghorst makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 83.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Steven Berghuis.
- 89' Leandro Paredes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Poor challenge from Leandro Paredes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Netherlands 5-6 Argentina.
Lineups
Netherlands Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 22
- 7
-
8
Cody Gakpo ↓ Noa Lang 113'
- 4
- 5
- 21
-
17
Daley Blind ↓ Luuk de Jong 64'
-
10
Memphis Depay ↓ Wout Weghorst 78'
- 15
- 2
Bench
- 14
-
9
Luuk de Jong ↑ 64'
-
20
Teun Koopmeiners ↑ 46'
- 18
- 1
- 3
-
12
Noa Lang ↑ 113'
- 13
- 16
-
11
Steven Berghuis ↑ 46'
-
19
Wout Weghorst ↑ 78'
- 6
- 26
- 24
- 25
Coach
Louis van Gaal
Argentina Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 10
- 7
- 8
- 20
- 13
-
25
Lisandro Martinez ↓ Angel di Maria 112'
-
26
Nahuel Molina ↓ Gonzalo Montiel 106'
- 9
- 24
Bench
- 2
-
3
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 78'
-
11
Angel di Maria ↑ 112'
- 12
- 15
- 21
- 17
-
22
Lautaro Martinez ↑ 82'
-
6
German Pezzella ↑ 78'
-
5
Leandro Paredes ↑ 67'
- 1
- 14
-
4
Gonzalo Montiel ↑ 106'
- 16
- 18
Coach
Lionel Scaloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Lionel Messi | 1 |
| Nahuel Molina | 1 |
Head to Head
Netherlands Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.31
Netherlands xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.39
Argentina xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 91% + Both teams to score 86%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Argentina win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 3.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 4.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
Double Chance
Netherlands or Draw
48%
Draw or Argentina
72%
Netherlands or Argentina
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Argentina win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–6 not predicted5 – 6Actual
2 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 4
4.8%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 3
4.3%
1 – 4
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 4
3.7%
2 – 5
3.3%
2 – 1
3.2%
1 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Netherlands
| Handicap | Netherlands covers | Push | Argentina covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 7% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 12% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 17% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 16% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Netherlands keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Argentina keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.
