Uruguay vs Netherlands betting

Uruguay have surprised many and have progressed further than both Brazil and Argentina in this World Cup, although it was with a handball that put a scar on the face of their previously excellent performances.

Holland are on the quest for their first World Cup after previously reaching the final in ’74 and ’78. They are likely to be a tough test for Uruguay after winning every game so far in their World Cup campaign.

Not many people would have predicted this semi-final as it looked like Brazil would be meeting Uruguay here today. However a great second half comeback means that Uruguay are facing a team that have less World Cup pedigree, but will be equally as hard to beat. After winning the Champions League with Inter Milan Wesley Sneijder will want to add the World Cup to his collection.

For people looking for World Cup betting, Holland are 1.67 to win the match over a Uruguayan side who are surely tired after 120 minutes of football against Ghana. They will also be without Luis Suarez who was sent off in the final minutes of extra time for his handball which many will claim won Uruguay the match. Holland’s progress through this tournament seems to have been timed perfectly. They were below their best in the group stages, but have slowly risen to the challenge, beating Brazil in an excellent quarter final. They seem to be peaking when it matters. Is time up for Uruguay as the last South American team in this tournament?

There are several high potential goalscorers in this match. For Uruguay the man is without question Diego Forlan. He has had an excellent tournament as well as season at club level. The Dutch have made up for the lack of goals from the front by having truly world class midfield players that can come up with goals. Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder have done what they do best in this tournament and have been without doubt the life of the team.

This game looks like it has potential for goals, but we must remember than both teams have only conceded a collective total of 5 goals between them in the tournament. However with the Uruguayan defence looking tired in the last game, this could change. In light of this, one of our football betting tips is to back the Dutch to get 2 goals or more in the game. This still allows for Uruguay to score, although Forlan could be playing up front today without Suárez.