Banyana Banyana vs Netherlands lineups and odds – Women’s World Cup

All eyes will be on the Allianz Stadium as Banyana Banyana and the Netherlands battle for a place in the quarter-final of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Desiree Ellis's side made it through to the knockout stages of this tournament for the first time in history, and they'll hope to go even further with a victory here. However, Banyana Banyana have a tough task ahead of them; as they'll have to get past an in-form Netherlands, who were finalists in the last edition of the Women's World Cup. With that in mind, let's see how both teams could potentially line up for this mouthwatering clash.

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Banyana Banyana vs Netherlands probable lineups

Banyana Banyana

Goalkeeper: Kaylin Swart
Defenders: Karabo Dhlamini, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Lebogang Ramalepe
Midfielders: Bongeka Gamede, Refiloe Jane, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Linda Motlhalo, Hildah Magaia
Strikers: Thembi Kgatlana

After using the 4-4-2 formation in Banyana Banyana's first two group games, Desiree Ellis switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation against Italy, and the South Africans got their first win at the FIFA Women's World Cup. With that in mind, the Banyana Banyana coach is expected to use the same 4-2-3-1 formation, with Thembi Kgatlana leading the charge.

Netherlands

Goalkeeper: Daphne van Domselaar
Defenders: Dominique Janssen, Stefanie van der Gragt, Sherida Spitse
Midfielders: Victoria Pelova, Jill Roord, Jackie Groenen, Danielle van de Donk, Esmee Brugts
Strikers: Katja Snoeijs, Lieke Martens

Andries Jonker adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation in all of Oranje's group games; and considering they racked up seven points from a possible nine in that three-game stretch, we should expect something similar today. Katja Snoeijs and Lieke Martens will likely lead the attack for the Netherlands.

Banyana Banyana vs Netherlands confirmed lineups

Netherlands Women

3-5-2

Daphne Van Domselaar

Esmee Virginia Brugts

Lineth Enid Fabienne Beerensteyn

Substitutes

Kerstin Casparij

Lize Kop

Katja Snoeijs

Merel Van Dongen

Wieke Hendrikje Maria Kaptein

Jill Baijings

South Africa Women

4-2-3-1

Kaylin Swart

Lebogang Ramalepe

Bambanani Mbane

Noko Matlou

Karabo Dhlamini

Bongeka Gamede

Kholosa Biyana

Linda Motlhalo

Hildah Magaia

Thembi Kgatlana

Substitutes

Gabriela Salgado

Melinda Kgadiete

Wendy Shongwe

Noxolo Cesane

Nomvula Kgoale

Tiisetso Makhubela

Andile Dlamini

Fikile Magama

Sibulele Holweni

Kebotseng Moletsane

*Lineups will be automatically updated shortly after they're released.

Banyana Banyana vs Netherlands odds today

At 1.25, the Netherlands are the overwhelming favourites to win today's match. On the other hand, the draw can be backed at 6.50, while Banyana Banyana are currently valued at 9.00 to win this match.

*The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and odds are subject to change.

If Banyana Banyana beat Netherlands, they’ll be facing Spain on the Quarterfinals!

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