Ireland vs Netherlands Predictions, Odds & Sports Betting Tips 10/09/2023

Ireland and the Netherlands face off in a vital European Championship qualifying clash this Sunday. Both teams have had indifferent starts to qualification, so will be desperate to get three points on the board in a tricky qualifying group.

If you are looking for a betting bonus for this huge matchup, you are in exactly the right place. Our expert sports betting tip for the game assesses the key factors relating to the game and can help you find a winning wager. 

Despite beating Gibraltar 3-0 in their previous game, it has been a worrying start to qualification for Ireland. Defeat to France was no great surprise, but the subsequent 2-1 reverse in Greece has left their hopes hanging by a thread.

This weekend’s game is pivotal to Irish hopes of qualification, but given their recent record and the absence of star striker Ewan Ferguson, it is hard to make a case for an Irish victory.

It has been a tough start to life as Dutch manager for Ronald Koeman. Three defeats in his first four games have left the Dutch press already calling for his blood. Victory over Ireland will go some way towards getting the fans and press back on his side.

This is a Dutch side slowly transitioning after a solid World Cup campaign last year. They have a number of talented youngsters, but the challenge for Koeman is turning those talents into a cohesive unit.

Ireland have faced the Netherlands 20 times previously, with the Dutch holding a 9-7 advantage in the head to head. However, the teams have not met in a competitive fixture since 2001, a game which the Irish won by a single goal.

Don’t forget to check out our statistical highlights for this game. They look at the recent form of the two sides and will help you successfully assess the football betting odds for the fixture

The Netherlands are short priced favourites at just 8/11, with Ireland valued at 18/5 to spring a surprise. If you fancy a draw, you can get odds of around 29/10 at most leading betting apps.

This is hardly a clash between two in-form sides, and the importance of the fixture is leading us to opt for a share of the spoils. Yes, the Dutch are the stronger side on paper, but their recent form is very underwhelming.

Backed by a vociferous Dublin crowd we expect Ireland to put up a strong fight and grab at least a point from the fixture. As such, the odds of almost 3/1 on a draw look extremely appealing.