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After a spectacular first match that ended in 3-2 it is expected tob e a very open and attractive return match. The Swiss team could make it through to the next round with a 1-0 win, but they don’t expect to keep a clean sheet against the dangerous PSV strikers. Lozano, Bergwijn, Malen and Bruma are all very quick players that can cause big damage for Basel in counter attack.
At the other end the PSV defense made a leaky impression, one of the reason is that 2 regular players of last season are transferred.
Expecting many goal scoring opportunities in this fixture, Basel is very aware they have to improve their performance and win, PSV dangerous in counter attack.

The Canada team plays in a very tight style, hardly giving away chances so far. Only conceding 1 goal in the last 10 matches. Goal difference 11-1.
The Dutch managed to win the first 2 matches against very mediocre teams but were far from convincing. Many obvious mistakes in build up, strikers hardly getting past their opponents.

Canada will be happy with a draw to finish first in the group.They probably will face Japan in the next stage. The second place in the group isn't a real problem for the Netherlands, happy to avoid Japan. Maybe a win only for honour, but the team is not in good form. Expecting under 2.5.  Likely to be a goalless draw or 1-1.

 

Expecting an entertaining match between these teams, mainly because most players that appear on the pitch have shown good form and have been in positive mood this season.

On the Dutch side Virgil van Dijk and Wijnaldum recently managed to win with Liverpool in the Champions League and the Ajax players Matthijs de Ligt, Daley Blind, Frenkie de Jong and Donny van de Beek managed to win the national league and cup. The 4 Ajax players may feel the urge to take revenge after being eliminated in the very last second by an English side in the semi finals of the Champions League.
For England it has been a very successful season in Europe. Three Tottenham players are expected to start (Kane, Alli and Rose). Ross Barkley was part of the Europe League winning Chelsea team and Premier League champions and FA Cup winner Manchester City deliver productive Raheem Sterling and also Kyle Walker.

The Dutch recent games against the bigger nations have been productive (2-3 loss, 2-2 draw and 3-0 win against Germany) and the same goes for England: 5-0 win over Czech republic, 2-1 win against Croatia, 2-3 win in Spain. This game is bound to have goals, doubling your money for over 2.5 is a good deal.

Deciding game who will play in the Eredivisie next season. First leg ending in a goalless draw, but very unlikely we will witness that again. The home team is favorite and will press from the beginning, however RKC Waalwijk is dangerous in counterattack with quick attackers Seijs, Sow and Maatsen.

A few weeks ago this exact match ended 1-4. For Go Ahead there was not much at stake back then. Now they are the team in form playing in the best possible formation, 3 strong attackers with Eredivisie experience and with support of the fanatic home crowd.

Expecting an open game as each goal means the conceding team has to force something at the other end. 

This final game of the play offs will decide who will play Europa League football next season. With so much at stake, both teams are bound to take risks to achieve that goal.

Vitesse is a very productive team, especially at home. In 18 home matches this season ( 17 league games and 1 playoff match) there were three 1-1 draws, the other 15 matches ended with 3 goals or more. We saw 74 goals in that 18 home games. The player to watch is creative midfielder Odegaard, now on loan from Real Madrid, but strongly linked to Ajax for next season. 

Utrecht has to produce goals in this match after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. Their opponent has difficulties to keep a clean sheet.

Expecting an open second leg, many opportunities at both ends. Odds for at least 3 goals are attractive.


 

When you are watching a match where Heracles is involved, you will never be bored. Especially in home games there are plenty goals at either end. Striker Dalmau has scored several of his 19 goals in home games during the 2nd half season.

They are facing an Utrecht side that found their form in the 2nd half of the season, which resulted in qualification for these playoffs. Next to their quick strikers (Bahebeck and Kerk) Utrecht has goalscoring power in midfield ( Van der Streek) and defense (Klaiber, Willem Janssen). 

Over 2.5 is a certainty. Don't be surprised if this game ends in a score of 2-5 or 4-3.

Odds have gone up quite a lot. I value this game for over 2.5 goals at 1.75 or 1.80. Definitely worth taking as both of these teams have been productive and in good form recent weeks. Almere was the best team of the league in last 2 months but rested several players in the last game to prepare for the these playoffs, resulting in being trashed 8-0 at Jong Ajax. 

The 2-2 draw from Cambuur at champions Twente was rather unfortunate, Cambuur should have won that game.