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Netherlands vs Morocco preview: Sky Bet's key markets for the Round of 32's must-watch clash

In what is arguably the standout tie of the World Cup Round of 32, two of FIFA’s top ten-ranked nations go head-to-head in Mexico in the early hours of Tuesday morning (BST). 

The Netherlands head into the contest in excellent form after topping Group F with two wins and a draw. Ronald Koeman’s side were particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 10 times across their three group-stage matches.

Morocco, meanwhile, finished second in Group C behind Brazil on goal difference. 

Despite sitting above the Netherlands in the FIFA world rankings, the Atlas Lions are the outsiders with Sky Bet, priced at 5/4 to win the tie and book their place in the last 16.

Netherlands vs Morocco: Sky Bet’s key markets for the Round of 32’s must-watch clash

The Oranje, by contrast, are 8/13 favourites to progress, with a victory sending them into the World Cup’s last 16 for the fifth time in their last six tournament appearances. 

Alongside the standard match markets, Sky Bet are also offering a range of Price Boosts and Match Stat Specials for one of the standout ties of the Round of 32.

Among the Price Boosts, Achraf Hakimi is 1/1 to win two or more fouls (including extra time), while Ismael Saibari is enhanced to 2/1 to score or register an assist. 

Elsewhere, Ryan Gravenberch is 4/1 to be involved in six or more fouls, and Tijjani Reijnders is 10/1 to register at least one shot on target in each half, with all markets including extra time.

Those markets are backed up by recent form, too. Saibari has scored three goals in as many appearances at this year’s World Cup, while Reijnders has also made his mark in the final third, registering a goal contribution during the tournament. 

Meanwhile, Sky Bet’s full range of Match Stat Specials can be found below.

Match Stat Specials

Brobbey & Diaz to have 5 or more shots on target & 5 or more fouls won between them

50/1

Both GKs to make 3 or more saves each in each half

125/1

Each team to have 2 or more shots on target from outside the box & each team to have 2 or more headed shots on target

125/1

Ismael Saibari & Achraf Hakimi to have 4 or more shots on target between them (winner in last game)

20/1

Both GKs to make a save in each half & each team to be offside in each half

40/1

Morocco to have 20 or more throw-ins & to be offside 4 or more times (25 throw-ins & 5 offsides in their last game)

50/1

Frenkie de Jong, Ismael Saibari & Donyell Malen to be fouled 10 or more times between them

40/1

Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen & Brahim Diaz to have 8 or more shots on target between them

80/1

35 or more tackles, 35 or more throw-ins & 5 or more offsides

22/1

Any GK to be fouled

11/10

Dumfries OR Diaz to have a shot on target in the first half

13/10

Both GKs to make a save in each half

2/1

Netherlands to have 2 or more headed shots on target (6 across the 3 Group Stage games)

9/4

Morocco GK to make 2 or more saves in the 1st half & Morocco to commit 6 or more fouls in the 1st half

9/4

Noussair Mazraoui, Virgil van Dijk & Achraf Hakimi to commit 6 or more fouls between them

5/2

Frenkie de Jong, Ismael Saibari & Donyell Malen to be fouled 6 or more times between them

5/2

4 or more shots on target from outside the box

11/4

Brian Brobbey to have a shot on target in the 1st half & 2 or more 1st half foul involvements

10/3

Both GKs to make a save in each half & each team to commit 4 or more fouls in each half

4/1

Virgil van Dijk to have a headed shot on target & to make 1 or more tackles (winner in last game)

11/2

Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen & Brahim Diaz to have 5 or more shots on target between them

11/2

Both GKs to make 10 or more saves between them

12/1

Both GKs to make 6 or more saves in the 1st half between them

16/1

6 or more shots on target from outside the box

18/1

Both GKs to make 2 or more saves each in each half

33/1

Noussair Mazraoui, Virgil van Dijk & Achraf Hakimi to commit 10 or more fouls between them

40/1

  • All odds are correct at the time of publication