We expect a very tight game given the point we are at in the tournament. Netherlands conceded three in their last game against Austria, so could opt for a more reserved approach in this one. Whilst Romania scored four goals in the group stages, they were unable to get past Belgium, and it may be a similar story against a superior Netherlands team.
Memphis Depay will likely be the key player for the Dutch after getting up and running last time out, and he should be confident in getting success against a defence who has not kept a clean sheet in their last two. Alternatively, Romania will look to Nicolae Stanciu, who averages 2.27 shots per 90 minutes for his country, and if they are to threaten, he will almost certainly be involved. However, one goal could be enough to win this game, and we expect Netherlands to edge this one and progress – Romania 0-1 Netherlands