The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a highly anticipated clash as Lithuania hosts the Netherlands at the Darius and Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas. This match is the first-ever meeting between the two nations and pits a struggling Lithuanian side against a formidable Dutch team that is looking to get back to winning ways after a recent draw.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 7, 20254:00 PMDarius and Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas, Lithuania
Team Form and Analysis:
Lithuania enters this match in a difficult run of form, currently sitting in fourth place in their group and winless in their first four qualifiers. They have struggled to secure victories, with their winless streak stretching to a concerning 12 games across all international matches. The home side has also been hit with a number of key injuries, which will make their task against the Netherlands even more difficult.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, started their qualifying campaign with two dominant victories before being held to a 1-1 draw by Poland in their last outing. The Dutch side has shown they have a potent attack, scoring 11 goals in three games, and they will be looking to take out their frustration from the recent draw on their hosts. The visitors are overwhelming favorites to secure an automatic spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Head-to-Head:
This will be the first-ever competitive or non-competitive meeting between the senior men’s national teams of Lithuania and the Netherlands.
Player to Watch:
Lithuania: All eyes will be on their attacking players, particularly midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who recently scored a late penalty to secure a draw against Malta. He is the only Lithuanian player currently playing in one of Europe’s top five leagues and will be looked upon to provide a creative spark for his team.
Netherlands: The focus for the Netherlands will be on their attacking players, including Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo. Depay is the main man for Ronald Koeman’s side, leading the team in goals and assists in this qualifying campaign. Gakpo, meanwhile, has also been in good form and will be a key threat to the Lithuanian defense.
Prediction:
Given the Netherlands’ clear superiority in terms of talent, their dominant attacking record in the qualifiers, and Lithuania’s recent struggles, the visitors are the overwhelming favorites to win this match. While Lithuania will have the home advantage, it is difficult to see them overcoming the Dutch team’s quality. A comfortable away victory for the Netherlands seems like a very likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Lithuania vs Netherlands match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Fox Sports, FuboTV, ViX
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport
Netherlands: NOS
Lithuania: TV3 Lithuania
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