The Netherlands and Bosnia-Herzegovina meet at the Johan Cruijff Arena, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League A).
Holland:
After 1 victory, 2 draws and 1 loss, the home team is currently in 3rd position, with 5 points won. In the last match, they tied (1‑1) away against Italy, after in the previous match, having tied (0‑0) away with Bosnia ‑ Herzegovina. In their last match, for the Friendlies, they drew with Spain at home by (1‑1). In their last 10 home games the Netherlands has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 7 times and only managed 2 comebacks. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 7 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 5 of their 10 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
The Netherlands team comes to this match after a draw with a ball in the reception to Spain, in a friendly preparation for the next official matches: the only goal of the team was scored by Donny van de Beek. It should be noted that the Dutch have won only 1 of the 4 games in the Nations League. Facing a less skilled opponent, coach Frank de Boer should play 4-3-3, favoring maintenance of possession and organized attacks, however, in some moments of the game he must use a strategy based on counterattack: Memphis Depay is a very fast and skilled player in transporting the ball for attack. On the other hand, Luuk de Jong is the most advanced man on the team: this athlete is very powerful and competent when it comes to scoring. Outside of this game are Virgil van Dijk, Jasper Cillessen, Matthijs de Ligt and Mohamed Ihattaren, all injured.
Bosnia:
The visiting team is currently in 4th position, with 2 points won, after 2 draws and 2 defeats. In the penultimate match, they drew at home against the Netherlands by (0‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Poland by (3‑0). In their last match, for the Friendlies, they lost to Iran at home by (0‑2). In their last 9 away matches Bosnia ‑ Herzegovina has 1 victory, 2 draws and 6 defeats.
For this competition, they have not won any of the last 4 matches. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback.
Bosnia-Herzegovina comes to this game unmotivated, after stumbling against Iran, losing in a friendly match by 0x2. On the last day of the League of Nations, Bosnia lost 3×0 to Poland. In this match against the Netherlands, coach Dusan Bajevic is expected to play 4-3-3, with Armin Hodzic being the most offensive reference of the Bosnia team. In addition, this team must opt for a more direct strategy, since it presents great speed in attack: Benjamin Tatar offers great depth to this team’s attack. All players are available for this great game.
