Latvia vs Netherlands: prediction for the 2022 World Cup qualifier
On October 8, Latvia will host Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Do hosts have a chance? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Latvia

Latvia national team currently lies at the second hundred of FIFA rankings, so results of the team are not impressive. Red-Whites put up an unsuccessful performance in the Nations League and then completely failed the Baltic Cup.
11 Wolves are currently at the 5th spot in the World Cup qualification group, they recorded a single victory over Gibraltar (3:1). In the most recent game Dainis Kazakevics' men had a draw against Montenegro (0:0).

Netherlands

Netherlands national team is currently at the 11th position in FIFA rankings. At Euro 2020 The Flying Dutchman advanced through the group stage and then suddenly went down to Czech Republic in the round of 16.
In the qualification for the World Cup Oranges are at the lead after six rounds - four victories and a draw brought them 13 points and a top spot in the group.
Trends
СтавкаBoth to score - No
In four most recent head-to-head matches visitors didn't concede a single goal

СтавкаNetherlands: total over 2
In three out of five most recent home games team scored more than two goals

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors goals were scored in both halves

Tip and bets
In our opinion, we shouldn't expect a sensation today. Visitors are two heads above their opponents. Moreover, Oranges have no margin for error now, because Turkey and Norway are not too far behind them. We are expecting a confident victory from the favourite.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2,5) on Netherlands
We think that hosts won't be able to contain the visitors' offense. Netherlands have a number of great players, who are able to score.
Our second bet is on total over 3,5 goals