World Cup Opta Stats: Netherlands v Chile

Can Holland move close to getting their hands on the World Cup with victory over Chile?

With two pins apiece, Holland and Chile go into battle in order to win Group B. Opta reveals which one will finish top dog.

This will be the second ever meeting between these sides. Netherlands won the last meeting by the drawing of lots after a 2-2 game during the 1928 Olympic tournament. The odds of another draw is 3.55/2.

The Netherlands have failed to win their two games against South American opposition when the World Cup has been held in South America (0-0 v Peru and 1-3 v Argentina in 1978). Chile are 2.8415/8 to win.

The Netherlands have lost only two of their 11 World Cup games against South American opposition: the 1978 final against Argentina (1-3 after extra-time) and the 1994 quarter-final against Brazil (2-3). Holland are 2.77/4 to win.

The Dutch have won three of the last four World Cup games in which they've gone behind. They are 8.5n/a to win from behind.

Chile have won four of their last six World Cup games after failing to win any of their preceding 13. They are 5.04/1 to win half-time/full-time.

Chile have won only two of their last 11 World Cup clashes with European opposition. Holland are 4.67/2 to win half-time/full-time.

Netherlands are attempting to take nine points from the group stage for the second World Cup in a row. They are 1.528/15 to win Group B.

Netherlands have not lost a World Cup group game since 1994. The draw half-time/full-time is 5.95/1.

Chile have never won three successive World Cup games within the same tournament. They are 2.021/1 in the Draw No Bet market.