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Netherlands U-21 are set to play France U-21 on Monday at the Bozsik Arena for the quarter-final of the UEFA European U-21 Championship.
Netherlands U-21 come into this game on the back of a 6-1 win over Zoltan Gera's Hungary U-21 in March in the group stage of the tournament. Goals from the AZ Alkmaar pair of Dani de Wit and Myron Boadu, Lille centre-back Sven Botman and Ajax striker Brian Brobbey and a brace from PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo ensured victory for Erwin van de Looi's Netherlands U-21.
Fehervar right-back Bendeguz Bolla's second-half penalty proved to be a mere consolation for Hungary U-21.
France U-21, on the other hand, Davio Snorri Jonasson's Iceland U-21 2-0 in March in the group stage of the tournament. First-half goals from Hertha Berlin midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard sealed the deal for Sylvain Ripoll's France U-21.
Netherlands U-21 vs France U-21 Head-to-Head
The two countries have faced each other once, with Netherlands U-21 beating France U-21 3-2 way back in 2006.
Netherlands U-21 beat France U-21 3-2 in that game, with a brace from midfielder Nicky Hofs and a goal from striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar secured the win for Netherlands U-21. Winger Julien Faubert and midfielder Bryan Bergougnoux scored the goals for France U-21.
Netherlands U-21 form guide: W-D-D-L-W
France U-21 form guide: W-W-L-W-W
Netherlands U-21 vs France U-21 Team News
Netherlands U-21
Netherlands U-21 have had some injury issues, while some players have been called up to the senior side. Lille centre-back Sven Botman, Paris Saint-Germain left-back Mitchel Bakker, the AZ Alkmaar trio of Myron Boadu, Dani de Wit and Calvin Stengs and the Ajax quartet of Perr Schuurs, Devyne Rensch, Kjell Scherpen and Jurgen Ekkelemkamp have been named in the squad.
However, they will be without AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners and PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo, who have called up to the senior side. Club Brugge winger Noa Lang and Hertha Berlin right-back Deyovaisio Zeefuik are both out injured.
Injured: Noa Lang, Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
France U-21
Meanwhile, France U-21 have an incredible assortment of talent to choose from. RB Leipzig centre-backs Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano, Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga and Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni have all been included.
Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana and Rennes defender Adrien Truffert are both out injured.
Injured: Adrien Truffert, Wesley Fofana
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Netherlands U-21 vs France U-21 Predicted XI
Netherlands U-21 Predicted XI (4-4-2): Kjell Scherpen, Jordan Teze, Perr Schuurs, Sven Botman, Mitchel Bakker, Calvin Stengs, Abdou Harroui, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Javairo Dilrosun, Justin Kluivert, Dani de Wit
France U-21 Predicted XI (4-3-3): Dimitry Bertaud, Colin Dagba, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Faitout Maouassa, Boubakary Soumare, Eduardo Camavinga, Houssem Aouar, Jonathan Ikone, Odsonne Edouard, Amine Gouiri
Netherlands U-21 vs France U-21 Prediction
Netherlands U-21 will be missing a couple of their stars in the form of Teun Koopmeiners and Cody Gakpo. In their absence the likes of Calvin Stengs and Justin Kluivert will have to step up.
France U-21, on the other hand, have named an uber-talented squad which could cause problems to many senior international sides. Houssem Aouar, Dayot Upamecano, Eduardo Camavinga and Ibrahima Konate are considered to be among the best young footballers in the world, while Odsonne Edouard's goalscoring record speaks for itself.
France U-21's immense talent should see them emerge victorious here.
Prediction: Netherlands U-21 1-2 France U-21
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