The United States managed to scrap and claw their way through Group B, and now find themselves in the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup, where they'll face the No. 8 ranked team in the world, the Netherlands.LIVE: While the opponent is an established European power with proven World Cup pedigree, it's still a soft draw considering they have avoided seeing the likes of Brazil, France, Argentina, Spain, or any other top tournament favorite.The U.S. have only advanced past the Round of 16 once in World Cup history, with that win coming against CONCACAF rivals Mexico in 2002, Drew Doughty Women Jersey meaning they have never beaten a non-North American team in the World Cup knockout stage.If ever there was a chance to do so, now seems to be that time. The Netherlands were unbeaten through group stage play as well, but looked shaky at times, especially against Ecuador who pre sed them into oblivion, as the Dutch were lucky to escape with a point. Still, Louis van Gaal's side is on a spectacular 18-match unbeaten run, and the U.S. will need its best performance of the tournament to advance in historic fashion.MORE: The United States are understandably in a hole going into this Round of 16 match, but will feel they have a chance given the way they performed against the No. 5 ranked team England, and the odds do slightly reflect that, as the Netherlands are minus-odds favorites, but not by much.The U.S. have figured out a way to get results ugly, and that's reflected in the clear expectation from bookmakers that goals will be at a premium in this game. Of the six group stage games between these two teams, failed to hit the over.A reminder: All moneyline bets in soccer are for regulation only, regardle s of competition. If the match requires a winner and goes to extra-time or penalties, a moneyline bet of a regulation draw is succe sful and the rest of play does not factor in.SkyBetLadbrokesNetherlands win-1201.845/65/6Draw+2403.3512/523/10USA win+3334.2118/518/5Both teamsto score Y / N+100 / -1451.96 / 1.6711/10, 4/61/1, 8/11Over / Under2.5 goals+115 / -1602.17 / 1.615/4, 4/76/5, 8/13Netherlands -0.5-1301.83USA +0.5-1101.91Netherlands advance-2501.414/112/5USA advance+1702.702/19/5 USA vs. Netherlands team newsThe biggest injury to follow in this match is the pelvic contusion suffered byChristian Pulisicwhile scoring his winner against Iran. He was subbed off in that match and taken to a local hospital, which the team called a "precaution." on Friday that Pulisic was cleared to take part in the action.It's slightly more worrying Nic Dowd Women Jersey forJosh Sargentwho also departed the match with an ankle injury after landing awkwardly on the ball. He was seen in tears on the sidelines and had scans done the following day. His status is unknown, but one positive sign was Wednesday morning of him playing pool with Sargent, where the U.S. striker is standing Drew Doughty Jersey and looks in good spirits. Still, with Pulisic having been cleared, but no word on Sargent, the outlook is unclear."I asked Christian Pulisic point-blank, 'how are you doing?' and he looked at me with a smile and said, 'I'll be good.'" gives the latest injury updates on Christian Pulisic and Josh Sargent FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) For the Netherlands,Memphis Depaymi sed the group stage opener, came off the bench for their next game, then started and played 60 minutes against Qatar. It's uncertain how match fit he is now, having mi sed two months of club action leading into the World Cup, but he seems to be tracking towards another start here against the U.S. Otherwise, the only player mi sing isGeorginio Wijnaldumwhose broken leg back in August sees him fail to make the tournament.MORE: USA vs. Netherlands key statsSince Louis van Gaal was hired in August of 2021, the Netherlands have not lost a single match, running 18 games unbeaten, with 13 wins and five draws. Their last lo s came to the Czech Republic in the Euro 2020Round of 16.The United States have lost each of their last two Round of 16 games in extra time, falling 2-1to bothGhana and Belgium before they could reach a penalty shootout.The last win for the U.S. against a European nation at the World Cup came in 2002 against Portugal in the group stage, now on a run of 11 straight winle s games against European opposition.U.S. playmaker Christian Pulisic and Dutch youngster Cody Gakpo (who leads the Oranje with three goals this World Cup) were way back in 2013 with PSV.Netherlands striker Memphis Depay was once engaged to Steve Harvey's daughter.USA vs. Netherlands match factsDate:Saturday, December 3Kickoff Time:10:00 am ET / 3:00 pm GMT / 2:00 am AEDT (Sun, Dec. 4)Location:Khalifa InternationalStadiumOfficial:Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio has been a Marcel Dionne Kids Jersey signed to officiate the Round of 16 match between and Sampaio has ref'd 2 games: 0-2 (so he's seen the Dutch before) and 2-0 .He awarded the ridiculous pen to KSA on Bielek via VAR Kyle Bonn (@the_bonnfire) Moneyline lean:Draw(+240)Against the spread lean:USA +0.5 (-110)Score prediction:USA 1-1 NetherlandsIf I had to pick one team to come away with a 90-minute victory, I'd pick the Netherlands, but I do think the U.S. can pull out a draw here if they continue to perform as they did in the group stage. Gregg Berhalter has shown enough tactical ingenuity that I trust him to come up with a good gameplan to cover the opening 45 minutes, and then defend for their dear lives after the break.It's certainly a nervy way to approach this match, or any match, and surely not what Berhalter had ideally had in mind a few years Alec Martinez Men Jersey ago when he envisioned how he wanted to play at the World Cup, but he's done well to adapt with where this team is at developmentally.The Dutch have picked up results succe sfully, but have failed the eye test a few times. They were pummeled by Ecuador, to the point where they managed just two shots all match, lucky to score with one of them. Even the opening win over Senegal featured some struggles, as the Oranje were beaten on both shots and expected goals, but again made the most of their opportunities. Could the Dutch be running out of good fortune? They can't rely on Cody Gakpo's brilliance forever. Pick:Half with most goals 2HOdds:+105 ( )I've said it before in this tournament and I'll say it again, the fact that this bet remains consistently at even-money odds boggles my mind. The amount of games that have been scorele s at the half in this World Cup continues to grow each and every day.Both these teams have appeared to be better first h