This year the Netherlands look amazing for your Euro 2008 betting picks.  They have come out fired up in both matches and have already assured themselves a spot in the  Euro 2008 quarterfinals.  The Dutch beat the defending World Cup Champion Italian’s in their first game by a score of 3-0.  They were the better team and really brought it to the Italian’s.  They showed that this game was no fluke, by following it up with another impressive victory against France, 4-1.  If anyone had any doubts about the Netherlands, they have been silenced.  Group C was said to be the “group of death”.  The Dutch made quick work of it, making it look to easy.

It is hard to believe that the Netherlands only major tournament win was back in 1988 at the European Cup, 20 years ago.  They have made 3 semi-finals since, in 1992, 2000 and again in 2004.  The Dutch can’t seem to get past that last hurdle and move on.  They have a world class coach, in Marco Van Basten and a very talented squad with both veterans of the game and new and upcoming youngsters.  Van Basten was one of the world’s finest strikers and helped lead the Dutch to the 1988 win over Russia for the Euro Cup.  He still has a lot to prove, but seems to be well on his way in proving his critics wrong.  Currently Euro 2008 betting odds at SportBetting.com have the Netherlands as +200 underdogs heading into their next match against Romania on Tuesday as they will be resting their good players.

The Netherlands are going to rely on their key 3 players to help them in this magical Euro 2008 run.  Ruud van Nistelrooy has proved that he can still play and is one of the best.  He is an excellent striker and has one goal for the Netherlands so far.  He has scored in 4 consecutive group match finals in the Euro Cup.  Right by his side is Wesley Sneijder who showed just how dangerous he can be.  He scored in both matches, and has helped secure a quarter final berth for the Dutch.  Last and surely not least is Arjen Robbenson.  He is now healthy and his speed and skill on the ball is excellent.  With this combo of these 3 players, I like the Dutch to go very deep in Euro 2008, and possibly win it all.

Euro 2008 at SportsBetting.com

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