First meets second in Group E as Japan take on the Netherlands, Saturday June 19, with both sides aiming to make it two wins from two. These two sides are meeting for the second time in just 10 months with the Dutch winning 3-0. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Netherlands as -275 moneyline favorites over Japan (+800) with a DRAW at (+330) . Be sure to get your Netherlands vs Japan 2010 FIFA World Cup Group Odds E in now at BODOG.com
The Netherlands managed a 2-0 comfortable win over Denmark during their opener. After inspiring his side to victory over the Danes, Sneijder has further underlined his status as the conductor of the Oranje. The Inter Milan midfielder also played a pivotal role in their 3-0 friendly win over the Japanese, and his vision and precise passing will continue to cause headaches for the Asians. The Dutch have won their previous three meetings with Asian sides, scoring a total of 10 goals , with the highlight a 5-0 dismantling of Korea Republic at France 1998. The Dutch star winger Arjen Robben was ruled out of the first game due to injury, he still has to shake off a hamstring injury before he can enter the fray.
“The Japan game won't be easy as they play a good style of football, running a lot and combining well. In our last meeting they put us under pressure for an hour but eventually we won. The second match is crucial for both sides and we will go all out to win,” Wesley Sneijder, Netherlands midfielder.
Japan got a spirited 1-0 win over Cameroon in their opening match. Keisuke Honda is thriving in his new attacking role and grabbed his team’s all-important goal against Cameroon. Having spent a season with VVV-Venlo, he will hope to utilize his knowledge of Dutch football to impress against his side’s illustrious opponents.
“The Netherlands test is important for us if we are to get through the group phase. We lost our last meeting with them, so we are motivated to win this time around . It remains to be seen whether we can get a good result but we won’t give up without a fight,” Daisuke Matsui, Japan midfielder.
Netherlands vs Japan
When: Saturday, June 19 – 7:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Netherlands -275
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