Netherlands vs Uzbekistan prediction 08.06.2026 | Friendly match
Netherlands
Kick off:
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Uzbekistan
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1.26
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6.81
2
12.10
Contents
- Competition: Friendly match
- Date: 8th June 2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Icahn Stadium
The Netherlands play their final World Cup tune-up on Monday when Uzbekistan await in New York. You could argue neither side arrives with much confidence after recent setbacks. The Oranje slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Algeria, while the White Wolves were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Canada. Friendly results can sometimes mislead but they still offer useful clues. Let's take a closer look and see where the betting value might be.
Netherlands vs Uzbekistan H2H stats
This fixture offers something completely new, as the Netherlands and Uzbekistan have never met at senior international level. With no head-to-head record to examine, recent performances and tactical discipline will take centre stage. Both teams have a good opportunity to make an early statement before the tournament gets underway.
Netherlands team overview
Netherlands arrive under Ronald Koeman after a 1-0 friendly defeat to Algeria. The result showed issues beyond the score. The team has two wins in the last five matches. Defensive errors appear in several games.
No clean sheet in the last three matches. The rhythm looks uneven before the biggest football tournament starts. Virgil van Dijk leads the back line and Nathan Aké is expected to play next to him.
Donyell Malen missed several clear chances against Algeria in the last match. He may lose his starting place to Memphis Depay, the Netherlands’ all-time leading scorer with 50 goals.
Last matches of Netherlands
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Netherlands
0 : 1
Algeria
Friendly International
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Netherlands
1 : 1
Ecuador
Friendly International
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Netherlands
2 : 1
Norway
Friendly International
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Netherlands
4 : 0
Lithuania
WC Qualification Europe
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Poland
1 : 1
Netherlands
WC Qualification Europe
Netherlands lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Bart Verbruggen
Defenders
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12
Mats Wieffer
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5
Nathan Aké
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15
Micky van de Ven
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4
Virgil van Dijk
Midfielders
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21
Frenkie de Jong
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14
Tijjani Reijnders
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8
Ryan Gravenberch
Forwards
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11
Cody Gakpo
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10
Memphis Depay
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24
Crysencio Summerville
Uzbekistan team overview
Uzbekistan travel after a 2-0 defeat to Canada. The result stopped momentum from a strong qualifying run in the World Cup Qualifiers and Asian Cup. Fabio Cannavaro's side have just two defeats in their last eleven across all competitions which is still strong looking at the squad though.
Eldor Shomurodov leads Uzbekistan’s attack and will be eager to add to his 44 international goals. At the back, Manchester City’s Abdukodir Khusanov stands out as the key defensive presence to watch.
Attacking play still lacks fluency, and Cannavaro continues to rotate his squad in search of better balance between defence and attack. Set pieces are expected to play an important role in their approach.
Last matches of Uzbekistan
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Canada
2 : 0
Uzbekistan
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
5 : 4
Venezuela
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
3 : 1
Gabon
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
0 : 0
Iran
Friendly International
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Uzbekistan
2 : 0
Egypt
Friendly International
Uzbekistan lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Abduvohid Nematov
Defenders
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4
Farrukh Sayfiev
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2
Abdukodir Khusanov
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5
Rustamjon Ashurmatov
Midfielders
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18
Abdulla Abdullaev
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7
Otabek Shukurov
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9
Odiljon Hamrobekov
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13
Sherzod Nasrullaev
Forwards
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11
Oston Urunov
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14
Eldor Shomurodov
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19
Aziz Ganiev
Prediction
Despite the surprise 1-0 defeat to Algeria, Koeman's men still generated 2.2 xG, which suggests the problem was finishing rather than creating chances. That distinction matters. Uzbekistan's White Wolves, organised and disciplined under Cannavaro, should find opportunities against a Dutch defence that has conceded in four of its last five outings. Even so, the Oranje look stronger across the pitch. In what will be the nations' first-ever meeting, a narrow Netherlands victory feels the most likely outcome.
Three reasons we expect under 3.5 goals
- Uzbekistan conceded more than one goal in only two of their last seven matches.
- All the last seven games of Uzbekistan ended with under 3.5 goals.
- None of the last three games of the Netherlands produced 3+ goals.
Main prediction Netherlands - Uzbekistan
Under 3.5 goals
