The Netherlands and Senegal will start their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign when they take on each other in an important Group A of the tournament. This match will take place at the Al Thumama Stadium on Monday.
Senegal come into this tournament after having finished at the top of their group in the World Cup qualification process. They are also the current African champions.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, topped their group in the World Cup qualification table. They are also favorites to top their group.
Senegal vs Netherlands Teams News
Senegal Team News
For Senegal, Sadio Mane’s fibula injury has given them a big jolt as the player has had to withdraw from the competition. Diatta could well take his spot. Abdou Diallo could also miss this game as he his struggling with a knee problem.
FIFA World Cup Senegal Predicted XI
Mendy; Sabaly, Cisse, Koulibaly, Ballo-Toure; Kouyate, N. Mendy, I. Gueye; I. Sarr, Dia, Diatta
FIFA World Cup Netherlands
For Netherlands, Memphis Depay has been ruled out for this game owing to a hamstring injury. Denzel Dumfries is also in doubt for this game. Jeremie Frimpong and Vincent Janssen could slot into the starting XI.
FIFA World Cup Netherlands Predicted XI
Pasveer; Timber, Van Dijk, Ake; Frimpong, F. De Jong, Koopmeiners, Blind; Klaassen; Gakpo, Bergwijn
Senegal vs Netherlands Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The Netherlands have never taken on Senegal and hence, it will interesting to see how they adapt in this game.
- Senegal have been very good against European countries in the group stages of the FIFA World Cup. They have won two out of their three such matches so far.
- During the FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands are unbeaten in their last eight matches.
- Senegal have been able to keep only one clean sheet in FIFA World Cup.
Senegal vs Netherlands Fantasy Football Team
Captain: Van Dijk
Vice Captain: Koulibaly
Defenders: Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk, Koulibaly
Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Steven Bergwijn, Frenkie De Jong, Deznel Dumfries, Krepin Diatta
Forwards: Ismaila Sarr, Cody Gakpo
FIFA World Cup Senegal vs Netherlands Match Details
Kick-off date: Monday, November 21
Kick-off time: 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Al Thumamal Stadium
FIFA World Cup Sengal vs Netherlands Live Streaming
Live Telecast: Sports18 SD/HD
Live streaming: JioCinema (App & Website)
Senegal vs Netherlands Match Prediction
Senegal have always been an entertaining unit, but Netherlands go into the match as favourites.
