Group stage · Group F · #58
Tunisia v Netherlands
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
The goals, minute by minute
- 3'Ellyes SkhiriOwn goal · 0-1
- 7'Brian BrobbeyGoal · 0-2
- 54'Hazem MastouriGoal · 1-2
- 62'Jan Paul van HeckeGoal · 1-3
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Tunisia (45th FIFA) vs Netherlands (group favorite)
Level of the teams
- Tunisia: a defensive, organized block under Sabri Lamouchi, limited in attack.
- Netherlands: great quality and experience (Gakpo, Memphis, Frenkie de Jong). Favorite to win the group.
Key factors
- Netherlands superior in talent and game management.
- Tunisia relies on defensive solidity and order.
- Netherlands wants a win to secure top spot in the group.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Netherlands (alternative: 1-0 Netherlands)
- Tunisia win: 13%
- Draw: 27%
- Netherlands win: 60%
Player to watch: Cody Gakpo, the Dutch wide threat.
Final verdict, Confidence: medium-high
Netherlands is superior and should overcome an organized but offensively limited Tunisia. A Dutch win is the most likely scenario.