Goal.com Backs Netherlands at -105 Over Japan, Predicts Under 2.5 Goals
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Updated · GOAL English · Jun 14
Goal.com Backs Netherlands at -105 Over Japan, Predicts Under 2.5 Goals
3 articles · Updated · GOAL English · Jun 14
Summary
Goal.com’s main pick for the World Cup opener is Netherlands on the moneyline at -105, with a projected 1-0 win over Japan in Group F.
Under 2.5 goals at -120 and both teams to score — no at -110 round out the forecast, reflecting expectations of a tight, low-scoring tactical match.
Japan enter with five straight clean sheets but limited scoring punch — they have scored more than twice in only four of their last nine games, and their last three wins were all 1-0.
The Netherlands are favored on squad quality despite injury concerns around Bart Verbruggen, Jurrien Timber and Xavi Simons, while Japan are missing star attacker Kaoru Mitoma.