World Cup Opta Stats: Holland v Mexico

Can the Netherland's terrible twosome reap more goals against Mexico?

Will Holland's attacking prowess prove too much for the rugged defence of Mexico? Opta reveals all.

Mexico have lost three and drawn one of their last four encounters with the Netherlands, conceding at least two goals on each of these occasions. Holland are 2.166/5 to win within 90 minutes.

The only previous World Cup meeting between these two sides came in 1998 (group stage), when Mexico came from 0-2 down with 15 minutes remaining to draw 2-2. The draw is 3.55n/a.

Mexico have been knocked out of the World Cup finals at the second round stage in all five editions since 1994. Holland are 1.594/7 to qualify.

Netherlands have won nine of their last 10 World Cup matches, with the only blip in this run being their 2010 final defeat against Spain. They are 3.8514/5 to win half-time/full-time.

Mexico have scored a goal in each of their last 11 World Cup matches against European nations, losing just two of these games (W4 D5 L2). They are 2.6813/8 to qualify.

10 of the last 12 World Cup goals scored by Mexico have come after half-time, while the Netherlands have scored eight of their last nine World Cup goals in the second-half. The odds of the second-half featuring more goals than the first are 2.05n/a.

The Dutch attempted 23 shots on target in the group stages; nine more than any other side in Group B managed. Over 2.5 goals is 2.226/5.

Mexico attempted 28 shots in their opening three games at the 2014 World Cup, fewer than any other Group A side. Under 2.5 goals is 1.8910/11.

Arjen Robben has scored eight goals in his last nine appearances for the Netherlands. Robben is 3.259/4 to score.

Robin van Persie has scored 21 goals in his last 25 appearances for the Oranje. Van Persie is 2.588/5 to score.