Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Netherlands
4-2-3-1
Slovakia
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(13) 9 Goals 1 (5)
27.9 Average Age 27.5
182.7 Average Height (cm) 183
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Friendlies.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status
Joris Mathijsen Doubtful
Player Reason Status
Robert Vittek Out
Martin Skrtel Out
Jan Durica Out

Team News

Netherlands
  • Arjen Robben should return to the side having been rested against Bulgaria to start out wide.
  • Bert van Marwijk could make a number of changes to the XI after the humiliating defeat and is likely to be forced into at least one, with Mathijsen picking up a hamstring strain.
  • The likes of Strootman and Schaars could be given a chance to impress before the tournament begins.
Slovakia
  • Slovakia will be without the likes of Martin Skrtel, Robert Vittek and Jan Durica through injury.
  • Erik Jendrisek will lead the line, supported by Napoli playmaker Marek Hamsik.

Prediction

  • Bert van Marwijk will be keen to avoid going into Euro 2012 off of the back of consecutive friendly defeats after their shock loss to Bulgaria.
  • A win is key to boost the morale and an attacking line-up is likely against a weakened Slovakia side.
  • If the Dutch double-pivot can keep Hamsik quiet this should only go one way, with Skrtel a massive loss for Slovakia.
Prediction:
Netherlands
3
1
Slovakia
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