Oranje Expected to edge Japan in cautious Dallas World Cup opener
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In Dallas for the World Cup opener, experts forecast a tight, low-scoring match with the Netherlands edging Japan (likely 1-0). Netherlands are slight favorites (moneyline -105), with bets on no for both teams to score and under 2.5 goals (-120). Dutch lineup notes include a possible Verbruggen hip injury and Timber’s absence, while Japan miss Kaoru Mitoma. Cody Gakpo is listed as a likely Netherlands scorer.
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