Romania play hosts to Holland tring to grab their first win ever over the Dutch. Both teams have played head-to-head in eight occasions before this game (5 friendlies, 2 WC qualifiers, 1 Euro qualifier). Holland have won in five occasions, while the nil-nil draw was the result in the other three encounters. Interestingly, Romania have only scored a single goal in all these eight matches which was back in 2000.

Romania currently sits on top of Group (G) with 20 points, only three goals separate between then and their visitors today. A win here or a goalless draw will keep them in the lead, however, a loss, or a score draw will mean Holland retain back to the lead and probably till the end of the qualifiers.

Statisitics do not give much as both teams have won their home/away matches with the exception of drawing against Bulgaria (Romania 2-2, Holland 1-1). Although it's clear evident that the offence of Holland struggle on the road with only four goals scored so far.

Regarding teams news, van der Sar is still injured which means Stekelenburg will be the man between the two posts. Kuyt is injured as well and has been ruled out. Melchiot, van Persie and Sneijder are all suspended. However, the good news is that Seedorf is back to the squad ans could be among the starters. On the other hand, Piturca must have a headache with all the injuries he's got. Ghionea, Radoi, Cocis, Zicu, Rosu, Coman, and Contra are all injured and have been already ruled out. Stoica and Petre are not fit and have been ruled out as well. Finally, Chivu is set to play despite his shoulder injury.

Prediction: It's most probably the draw, but with van der Vaart and Nistelrooy in the visitors' lineup, I'll have to put some money on them.

Good Luck

Pick : Netherlands DnB
Odds : 1.78
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : 10bet
Date : 2007-10-13
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