Comments, predictions for the result of Netherlands vs South Africa, Women's World Cup 2023

The match between the Netherlands and South Africa in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women's World Cup takes place at 9:00 a.m. on August 6.

Comments, predictions for the results of Netherlands vs South Africa, Women's World Cup 2023

The Dutch women's team is considered superior to South Africa.

Netherlands vs South Africa Prediction

The Dutch women's team is playing impressively at the 2023 World Cup, entering the round of 16 as the top team in Group E, notably a group that includes the defending champion, the United States.

After a narrow win over Portugal, the Dutch women's team shared points with the United States and ended the group stage with a resounding 7-0 victory over Vietnam.

Under the guidance of coach Andries Jonker, the Dutch women's team is a very difficult team to defeat because they not only possess good skills but also have a strong competitive mentality.

The Tulip country team often enters the game quite proactively, ready to play an open game with any opponent.

The Dutch women's team is also highly regarded for its direct, effective playing style, along with its abundant physical strength and impressive speed.

With what they are showing, the European team is certainly still one of the top candidates for the championship.

On this side of the pitch, the South African women's team is performing beyond expectations at the 2023 World Cup as they entered the round of 16 as second place in Group G.

After a narrow defeat to Sweden, the Africans drew with Argentina and then had a dramatic win over Italy.

Admittedly, before the 2023 World Cup started, South Africa was only considered a bottom team, but as time went on, they made clear progress.

Besides professional factors, they also show bravery and indomitable fighting spirit.

However, in the knockout round, South Africa will face a real challenge when they face championship contenders the Netherlands.

In terms of personnel quality, form and experience, the South African women's team is completely inferior to the orange team.

In addition, in the last 3 meetings, they have also lost to the team from Europe.

But clearly with what Kgatlana and his teammates are showing, they are not an easy opponent to bully.

Meanwhile, with their superior level, the Dutch women's team certainly wants to quickly defeat their opponents during regular time to save their energy for the quarterfinals.

Netherlands vs South Africa result prediction: 3-1

Expected lineup

Netherlands (3-5-2): Daphne van Domselaar; Sherida Spitse, Stefanie van der Gragt, Dominique Janssen; Victoria Pelova, Jill Roord, Jackie Groenen, Daniëlle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts; Katja Snoeijs, Lieke Martens.

South Africa (4-2-3-1): Kaylin Swart; Lebohang Ramalepe, Bambanani Mbane, Noko Matlou, Karabo Dhlamini; Robyn Moodaly, Bongeka Gamede; Hildah Magaia, Linda Motlhalo, Jermaine Seoposenwe; Thembi Kgatlana.

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