North Macedonia vs. Netherlands 6/21/21 Euro Cup 2021 Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Netherlands is welcoming North Macedonia to Johan Cruijff Arena in round 3 of Group C in the Euro Cup 2021. North Macedonia was fighting in both of their games, but they ended up losing those games. Netherlands is in great form, and they are now on a 3-game winning streak, and at the top of their group.

North Macedonia has lost both of their games so far, and they are in the last place of their group with 0 points, 2 scored goals, and 5 conceded goals. In their last match against Ukraine, North Macedonia has had 48% of ball possession, 5 shots on goal, 5 corner kicks, 2 big chances created, and 85% of the correct passes. After conceding 2 goals in the first half, North Macedonia has scored a goal in the 57^th minute. North Macedonia has also conceded a penalty kick in the second half, but their goalkeeper saved it, and the final result of this match was 2-1. I’ve mentioned that before, North Macedonia has gotten in this tournament, and they deserved it, but they simply don’t have the quality to compete here, at least not yet. North Macedonia is developing in the right direction, and their time will come.

After everything Netherlands has shown before this tournament, or rather not shown, I didn’t expect them to play this well in their first two games. Netherlands has won both of their games while scoring 5 goals and conceding 2 goals, and they are at the top of their group. In their last game against Austria, Netherlands has had 47% of ball possession, 4 shots on goal, 2 corner kicks, 5 big chances created, and 79% of the correct passes. With 1 scored goal in each half, and with a solid defense, Netherlands has won that game 2-0. Dumfries is the leading goalscorer for Netherlands with 2 goals, while Wijnaldum, Depay, and Weghorst added 1 goal each. There are no injuries or suspensions in Netherlands at this time. I think that Netherlands’ first true test will come after the group stage, and it will be tough because their defense isn’t playing well overall, as we could have seen that against Ukraine. Most of the Netherlands’ offense is coming from Wijnaldum or De Jong, and goals from Depay, but if they are closed off, I’m not sure what will coach De Boer do. Netherlands will be advancing to the next stage, but we will see who their opponent will be.

Netherlands is the better team here, and they are in better form, but North Macedonia can fight, and they can score goals. I think Netherlands will win this game, but I think North Macedonia might put one past them.