Slovakia - Netherlands - Tips by users and experts on football, 31 May 2018: International friendlies

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Over 2 Goals • 1.5

The Ronald Koeman era of the Dutch national side heads into its third match tonight and while I'm not sure what the outcome will be, I have to think that there will be goals at both ends.

Neither of these two teams will be heading to the World Cup following disappointing qualifying campaigns that didn't see them even make the play-offs.

Slovakia were a bit unlucky in that respect as they finished as runners-up to England, but the other eight second placed teams had more points.

Holland netted three times at Portugal last time out and prior to a blank against England, they put three past Romania also. Slovakia also scored three goals when last in action and this should be quite an attacking affair.

Over 2 Goals • 1.5

Ronald Koeman didn't exactly impress the Everton fans too much during his time at Goodison Park but he's certainly started life pretty well as Netherlands boss. It's hard to imagine a World Cup without the Dutch but he'll be doing his best to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Three consecutive away wins in friendlies against Scotland, Romania and Portugal (3-0 no less) suggest the team may be about to be a force to be reckoned with over the next few years.

Slovakia will be feeling sick about not having at least made the play-offs. They finished as runners-up to England but were the worst second-placed team of any and missed out.

You can take Koeman's men here at 11/10 but it may just be worth pushing the boat out a little more here. Each of the two sides' last eight games featured at least three goals and given the Netherlands scored seven goals across their last three friendly away fixtures, there's evidence that this is an attacking side the former Barcelona man is trying to build here. Former Premier League men Ryan Babel and Memphis Depay have been in particularly good form for their country and at a slightly bigger price

Over 2 Goals • 1.5

Holland have lost only 1 goal in their recent 4 away appearences, also scored at least three goals in three of their last four away games. Slovakia have seen four of their last five matches go over. So, I think it should be an open game.