This Saturday, October 7, 2017 (11:45 AM Pacific) Belarus will host the Netherlands at the Borisov Arena for a match in the UEFA 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Belarus is already eliminated from acquiring a ticket to Russia while the Netherlands is still fighting for a first or second place finish out of Group A.
How to Watch Belarus vs the Netherlands
The Belarus vs Netherlands match will be broadcast this Saturday, October 7 at 11:45 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: ESPN 3
Watch Live Online: Sling TV (Watch 7 Days Free)
Match Preview
Belarus is currently bottom of Group A with only five points and a horrid goal differential of negative 12. The White Wings are coming off a 4-0 defeat against Sweden but have pulled off some upsets throughout the competition like a 2-1 win against Bulgaria and a scoreless draw against France.
Most of the players on the squad do play domestically, this includes five players from BATE Borisov, who compete in the UEFA Europa League. This should be an extremely tough game for the Eastern European side even with the home-field advantage at the Borisov Arena.
The Netherlands is in danger of missing its first World Cup since 2002, currently third in Group A with 13 points. Holland is three points back of second-place Sweden and four points back of first-place France making this and the next game must-wins for The Flying Dutchmen. Oranje has won two and lost two in its last four games this includes a massive 4-0 defeat against France away from home.
The latest result for the Netherlands was a 3-1 victory against Bulgaria, where a brace by Davy Propper and a goal by Arjen Robben led the team to the three points. Manager Dick Advocaat does count with a much stronger side than his opponent in this game and should get the three points to keep Holland’s World Cup aspirations alive.
