Netherlands W vs England W Prediction & Betting Tips - UEFA Nations League, Women

Prediction published on 25/09/2023, 10:46  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 25/09/2023 at 11:47 in Football Predictions

England bid to get a second win in the new UEFA Women's Nations League. The Lionesses top League A1 and travel to the Netherlands who are bottom of the group. The other two sides in the group are Belgium (second on three points) and Scotland. England are out to put the disappointment of losing the Women's World Cup final behind them. They started that with a 2-1 home win over Scotland in their first group match. Goals from Lucy Bronze and Lauren Hemp in the space of six minutes put them in charge. The Scottish side pulled a goal back just before half time but England went on to win the match. They have now won seven of their last eight games if you include the penalty shoot out win over Nigeria. The two sides last met in 2022 with England getting a 5-1 home win.

The Netherlands need to get something from this match after losing their opening game. They led for a minute in Belgium but ended up losing 2-1 due to a 93rd minute goal by Jassina Blom. That was their second successive loss after being beaten by Spain in the Women's World Cup quarter final. Only two of their last four games have been won with victories over Vietnam and South Africa. Of 11 games played this year the Orange have failed to win five of them. England will want to build on their opening win and can get a valuable away win.