Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
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After an action-packed first day of action in Group F, the four competing nations are taking up their places. There’s a bit of surprise though, with Sweden entering matchday two leading the group while the Netherlands are third. There are 30 places separating these two nations in the world rankings. That aside, these two have shown qualities we might witness in this game again.
Both sides have serious firepower in attack, and each has scored twice or more in at least three of their most recent five outings. The downside each nation carries here is that they haven’t really shown the desired solidity in defence. As a result, seeing both teams scoring in matches involving the two teams is common.
Given such trends, our prediction, leaning towards the goals market, backs this for a BTTS bet. In the opening two matches in this group, 10 goals were scored, and the Netherlands and Sweden were responsible for seven of them. Will this match also live to that high-scoring billing?
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Netherlands v Sweden Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.69 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
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1.77 | 3.94 | 5.07 |
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1.7 | 3.8 | 4.94 |
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1.7 | 3.8 | 4.94 |
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1.77 | 3.94 | 5.07 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Netherlands and Sweden?
Our prediction for the Netherlands vs Sweden match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/06/2026 between Netherlands and Sweden in World Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.6% for a win of Netherlands against Sweden with odds of 1.78 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Netherlands vs Sweden is 28.35% with odds of 3.94 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.05% chance ⭐ for a win of Sweden vs Netherlands with odds of 5.13 at 888Starz.
Netherlands vs Sweden Form
Netherlands and Sweden's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
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3
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Netherlands and Sweden Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2026 - World Cup
8 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
3 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2026 - World Cup
8 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
3 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Nov 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
7 Jun 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2026 - World Cup
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - World Cup
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jun 2026 - World Cup
4 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
31 Mar 2026 - World Cup
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2026 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
Netherlands vs Sweden Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Oct 2017 - World Cup
Netherlands - Sweden: Form Analysis
On paper, Group F looked like an intriguing one before kickoff. After the start, all that came to pass, with the Netherlands being given a run for their money by a disciplined Japan. Twice in the match, the Dutch took the lead, but they were pegged back as the two faces of the Oranje came to the fore in a 2-2 draw.
While the Netherlands lack the firepower of the previous years, they remain a decent side in attack. That is why they’ve only failed to score once in the last 10 matches. Seven times in that run, they scored 2+ goals. However, they have managed just three clean sheets – against Lithuania, Malta and Finland.
In these nations’ last 20 games combined, only three clean sheets were recorded.
Sweden will be alive to the Netherlands’ defensive weaknesses, and they will be keen on taking advantage. Ranked third in this pool behind the Dutch and Japan, the Netherlands are keen on a win to secure their place in the knockouts. The Swedes brought out their own attacking edge with a 5-1 win over Tunisia.
While they were up against the lowest-ranking team in the group, this was an important statement win from the Swedes. They haven’t failed to score in the last seven matches, and in four of the last five they netted two or more goals. However, just like the Dutch, they’ve struggled to keep clean sheets. Sweden actually haven’t managed one in 10 games.
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Netherlands vs Sweden last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Substitutes
R. Roefs
M. Flekken
DefenderM. Wieffer
J. Hato
N. Ake
L. Geertruida
MidfielderT. Koopmeiners
J. Kluivert
G. Til
Q. Timber
M. De Roon
ForwardB. Brobbey
W. Weghorst
N. Lang
M. Depay
V. Johansson
J. Widell Zetterstrom
DefenderE. Stroud
C. Starfelt
E. Smith
H. Ekdal
H. Johansson
D. Svensson
MidfielderK. Sema
M. Svanberg
B. Zeneli
L. Bergvall
ForwardG. Nilsson
T. Ali
A. Elanga
Missing players
G. Gudmundsson
Netherlands & Sweden Squad Analysis
Virgil van Dijk once again showed his importance in the Dutch team as a leader, with impressive performances both at the back and in attack. He scored the opening goal and had a 92% success rate with his passes, which led to the Liverpool man getting named the man of the match.
The Dutch skipper attempted 103 passes, more than any other player on the pitch. His almost perfect understanding with Micky van de Ven in defence is another plus for the Netherlands. Another Premier League player, Ryan Gravenberch, also had a good game for the Dutch, providing the assists for their two goals.
Against Japan, Van Dijk had the most touches (114) and the highest number of attempted passes (103).
Sweden’s story of matchday one was that of attacking chemistry. Yasin Ayari scored twice while Viktor Gyokeres netted once and provided an assist. Alexander Isak had a goal and two assists in the 5-1 win over hapless Tunisia. While individually these three Swedish attackers are good players, their quality came out even more as they combined to tear the Tunisian defence to shreds.
There is, however, work to be done in defence, after conceding nine in the last five games. With Graham Potter unlikely to switch from a twin-strike model, Jesper Karlstrom, the defensive shield in midfield, has to improve. He won just 40% of the midfield duels and had 33% wins in aerial duels.
Most goals and assists
Netherlands
Sweden
V. Van Dijk
(1 Goals)
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C. Summerville
(1 Goals)
Y. Ayari
(2 Goals)
R. Gravenberch
(2 Assists)
A. Isak
(2 Assists)
Netherlands - Sweden Key Points
- Both teams scored in Sweden’s last seven matches.
- The Netherlands conceded in each of their last five matches.
- Both teams scored in four of the Netherlands’ last five outings.
- The Netherlands failed to score in just one of their last 10 games.
- Five times in these nations’ last six meetings, both teams scored.
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Our Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction
This match will bring face-to-face some of the best attacking teams in Europe at the moment. Premier League stars will be facing off in a match likely to bear fireworks. Sweden have scored in each of their last seven matches, while the Dutch have failed to score just once in their last 10.
Following up on their opening-day performances, there is a reason to believe both teams will try to win here, if anything, to secure early tickets for the next stage. This fixture is rarely short of goals, and our prediction for the Netherlands v Sweden is for BTTS.
Netherlands vs Sweden Alternative Predictions
Draw
The Netherlands come into this match as outright favourites, but they have shown serious shortcomings in defence. Sweden will want to exploit those, though they are also carrying a few concerns defensively.
This hasn’t been a very straightforward encounter over the recent meetings. Even with the Netherlands looking superior, they only have three wins to Sweden’s two over the last eight meetings. Three of those matches were drawn, and the same is our second prediction here.
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Netherlands vs Sweden - FAQs
The Netherlands v Sweden match will be played on Saturday, 20th June.
This match will be hosted at NRG Stadium in Texas.
This match will be aired on NOS in the Netherlands, while in Sweden it will be on SVT and TV4. Meanwhile SportyTrader will have the real-time match updates for this and other World Cup games.
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