Having taken maximum points from their opening five matches in Group 9 of World Cup qualifying, Holland go into their next match with Iceland knowing that a win would guarantee progre sion to the 2010World Cup Yasiel Puig Jersey finals in South Africa. Bert van Marwijks side currently top the group which also involves Scotland, and theywill be eager to secure qualification as soon as po sible.TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsNetherlands5500121+1115521246?27511358?34410327?53302123?12Head-to-Head In the nine times the two nations have met, Holland have come out on top on eight occasions, with a hitherto unbeaten record drawing the other; also putting an impre sive total of 31 goals past the Icelanders and conceding just three times. The Netherlands maintained that record the last time the teams met with a 2-0 victory at De Kuip. Joris Mathijsen and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar got the goals for the Oranje that night.The OppositionIceland go into the game with a lot more pre sure resting on their cold shoulders than their Dutch counterparts; really needing a win to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the play-offs.Iceland have never qualified for the World Cup finals, or , in fact, the finals of any major international competition. They are best known for Barcelona A.J. Pollock Jersey striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, who won over English fans during his six year spell ar Chelsea. They also have players currentlyplaying in England at Bolton, Portsmouth and Reading.Gudjohnsen should play just off Heidar HelgusonKey BattlesRobin van Persie v Herman Hreidar sonDespite the presence of Huntelaar, Robin van Persie is the striker in the Dutch team who can really make things happen. He has been absentfor a major part of Hollands qualifying campaign due to an injury which also kept him out of much of Arsenals season. Neverthele s, he will return to face Herman Hreidar son who could well start at centre-half for Iceland. The commanding 6 ft 3 defender is the most experienced player in the Iceland squad, and will be Trea Turner Jersey aiming to thwart van Persies influence on the match. If Hreidar son, and whoever plays alongside him at the back, fail in containing Hollands attacking forces, they will be punished Andre OoijervEidur GudjohnsenThis will be a very important battle that could affect the outcome of the match. Many argue Hollands one major weakne s is at the back, and who am I to disagree? Andre Ooijer is Blake Treinen Jersey still a regular fixture in that Oranje back four, despite the 34 years of life under his belt. Gudjohnsen is 30 himself, but is Icelands top scorer in the tournament and poses their biggest threat. If the Barcelona striker is on form, the formula has the potential to be a very dangerous one for Bert van Marwijk. The Verdict: Those battles will play a part in contributing to the final outcome of the match, no doubt. However, I feel the game will be won and lost in the key key battle: the centre of midfield. Hollands superior quality in the centre should be enough to seethe Oranje to victory. Rafael van der Vaart and Wesley Sneijders ability on the ball, complimented byNigel de Jongs strength and excellent cover he provides to the back four, will Ross Stripling Jersey probably be the deciding factor. My money would be on a 3-1 Netherlands win.