"Starting with the hosts, while the Netherlands might have suffered Nations League heartbreak back in March as they watched their knockout stage adventure come to an end at the hands of reigning European champions Spain, Ronald Koeman's men haven't shown any signs of a hangover. Last seen earlier in the week cruising their way to a routine 4-0 romp away at Malta, the former Barcelona boss has seen his superstar squad lay down a real qualifying marker. Getting their Group G adventure underway with a 2-0 win away at Finland, Holland will be seeking a repeat performance here. Already putting 13 points on the board from their first five World Cup qualifying appearances, the Netherlands have also gained a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. In fact, Sunday's hosts have already notched 18 goals on their qualifying charge."
"Netherlands Team News Coming off the bench and finding the net in midweek, skipper Memphis Depay could be handed a full recall and replace Ajax marksman Wout Weghorst in the final third. However, bagging a brace earlier in the week and enjoying a bright start with Liverpool, Cody Gakpo should play a leading role in attack. Appearing to have only further underlined his status as Koeman's number one choice between the sticks, Brighton shot-stopper Bart Verbruggen will keep his spot. Opening his World Cup qualifying account on Thursday and making an immediate impact after completing a summer switch to Manchester City, Tijjani Reijnders will start in the middle of the park."
Netherlands host Finland in Amsterdam on Sunday with a betting verdict favoring Netherlands to win both halves at best odds 19/20 on Luckster. The Dutch have 13 points from five World Cup qualifying matches and have scored 18 goals, including a 4-0 win at Malta and an earlier 2-0 victory in Finland. Ronald Koeman's squad features Cody Gakpo, potential recall Memphis Depay, Bart Verbruggen in goal, and Tijjani Reijnders in midfield. Finland recovered to beat Lithuania 2-1 and will travel encouraged, but they face a prolific Netherlands side aiming to extend Group G dominance.
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