Preview: Netherlands vs Uzbekistan prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International friendly
The White Wolves have never secured a win against the Dutch.
The Netherlands national football team are now going to have a face-off against the Uzbekistan national football team for an international friendly. This will be an exciting contest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place at the Icahn Stadium.
Ronald Koeman’s men are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat against Algeria in their previous friendly outing. It was an underwhelming performance by the Oranje. They will now be looking to come back to winning ways ahead of the mega competition.
The Netherlands national football team performed well during the European World Cup qualifiers. Their loss against Algeria might affect their form.
They are now in the United States of America. For their next fixture, the Orange will be looking to come up with a better set of tactics.
The Fabio Cannavaro-led side faced a dominating 0-2 loss at the hands of Canada in their last exhibition game. The White Wolves failed to attack well. Their opponents controlled the ball better than them.
The Uzbekistan national football now have a chance to get back to winning ways ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are set to face the Netherlands next, and it will be a very tough outing for them. The Oranje have quality players in their squad, which the White Wolves miss out.
Kick-off:
- Location: New York City, New York, USA
- Stadium: Icahn Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, June 9
- Kick-off time: 12:15 AM IST (Monday, June 8; 06:45 PM GMT/ 01:45 PM ET/ 10:45 AM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Netherlands: D-W-W-D-L
Uzbekistan: W-D-W-D-L
Players to Watch
Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands)
The FC Barcelona midfielder will be looking to establish better control in the midfield this time around. Ronald Koeman is still working on different player lineups ahead of the mega competition. Frenkie de Jong is going to play a crucial part in midfield for the Netherlands national football team.
He is also good at finding the net when it matters.
Oston Urunov (Uzbekistan)
Oston Urunov will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Oranje. He failed to perform up to the mark in the previous friendly against Canada. This time around, he must not miss out on the crucial chances.
He is important for the Uzbekistan national football team in the attacking front.
Match Facts
- Netherlands have won two of their last four games.
- Uzbekistan only have one win to their name in the last four attempts.
- In three outings against each other, the Oranje have won two of them.
Netherlands vs Uzbekistan: Betting Tips and Odds
- Netherlands to win
- Memphis Depay to score
- Goals under 3.5
Final Squads
Netherlands squad
Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Nathan Aké, Denzel Dumfries, Jorrel Hato, Jurriën Timber, Micky van de Ven, Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mats Wieffer
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Guus Til, Quinten Timber
Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville, Wout Weghorst
Uzbekistan Squad
Goalkeepers: Utkir Yusupov, Abduvohid Nematov, Botirali Ergashev
Defenders: Rustam Ashurmatov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umar Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Bekhruz Karimov, Jakhongir Urozov, Avazbek Ulmasaliev
Midfielders: Otabek Shukurov, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Oston Urunov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Akmal Mozgovoy, Azizjon Ganiev, Sherzod Esanov
Forwards: Eldor Shomurodov, Igor Sergeev, Azizbek Amonov
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 3
Netherlands won: 2
Uzbekistan won: 0
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Netherlands predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, De Jong; Summerville, Depay, Gakpo
Uzbekistan predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Nematov (GK); Khusanov, Abdullaev, Ashurmatov; Sayfiev, Xamrobekov, Shukurov, Nasrullaev; G’aniyev, Urunov; Shomurodov
Match prediction
Both of these sides will be looking to jump back to winning ways. The Netherlands, with a better squad quality, will surely have an edge. Uzbekistan will be eager to put up a strong fight.
The Oranje are likely to come out on top to secure a win.
Prediction: Netherlands 2-1 Uzbekistan
Telecast Details
USA: FOX Soccer Plus, FOX Deportes
Canada: DAZN
When and where is Netherlands vs Uzbekistan international friendly?
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Icahn Stadium in New York, USA. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:15 AM IST.
Where and how to watch Netherlands vs Uzbekistan international friendly in USA?
FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes can be used to view the game live.
Where and how to watch Netherlands vs Uzbekistan international friendly in Canada?
Fans can tune into DAZN to watch the fixture live.
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