RotoWire names Malen as their top anytime goalscorer pick at +198, with explicit reasoning: "Malen was nearly unstoppable at AS Roma the second half of the season. We're trusting him to continue the outstanding form he showed with the Giallorossi, a form that earned him a place in the Dutch starting lineup." He joined Roma on loan from Aston Villa in January and scored 15 goals in 20 appearances across Serie A and the Europa League.

Malen is confirmed starting on the right wing in Koeman's 4-3-3, operating inside from the right flank — his preferred scoring position. With Japan missing Mitoma and Minamino, their right defensive channel is covered by a weaker unit than Japan would normally field. At +200 for a player in the form of his life who earned a starting role specifically on the back of this red-hot run, this is the clearest goalscorer value on the Dutch board.

Three separate expert previews — JuveFc, Yahoo Sports and OneFootball — all back Gakpo as their primary anytime scorer pick. JuveFc: "Gakpo is one of Netherlands' most consistent goal threats, operating from the left in Koeman's 4-3-3 and cutting inside to threaten goal. He is the most likely Dutch scorer in this match." WhoScored's model gives him a 38.76% goal probability in this specific fixture.

OneFootball adds: "With Memphis Depay managing a hamstring problem heading into the tournament, greater attacking responsibility falls to Gakpo as the side's most reliable forward threat." The Depay fitness question strengthens Gakpo's case — if Depay is reduced to a partial role, Gakpo becomes the Netherlands' clear #1 scorer.

Gakpo scored three goals in the 2022 World Cup group stage. In 50 Netherlands caps he has 20 goals. His left-to-inside movement from the Liverpool system is perfectly suited to finding pockets in Japan's 3-4-2-1 structure. At +215, this is the most heavily expert-backed anytime scorer pick of the entire match.

Ueda is Japan's last remaining proven goal scorer after the loss of Mitoma, Minamino, and Endo. OneFootball identifies him as "a clinical focal point" — the player through whom all of Japan's offensive threat flows. With 25 Eredivisie goals for Feyenoord, he arrives in the form of his life. Crucially, he plays his club football in the Dutch league — he knows exactly how Netherlands defenders operate.

Yahoo Sports notes Ueda "gives Japan a clinical edge up front" despite the wider squad losses. Japan recently beat England and Brazil in friendlies — Ueda was central to both wins. If Japan spring a counter at any moment today, the ball finds Ueda. At +290, a confirmed Feyenoord striker in the form of his life is the best Japan value on the board by distance.

Malen is RotoWire's top pick: "nearly unstoppable at Roma, 15 goals in 20 appearances." Gakpo has three expert sources behind him at +215 with a 38.76% goal probability. Run both as a dual-Dutch play or back Gakpo as the stronger consensus value.