Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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Having got their World Cup campaign underway with a tie against the Japanese, the Dutch go in search of their first win at the tournament against the Swedish on Saturday.
In their first game, the Netherlands delivered moments of promise, especially through the lively Crysencio Summerville, but they looked very shaky at the back, while the Swedes shifted through the gears to batter a sorry-looking Tunisian team, and will now be looking to pick up an even bigger win.
We saw plenty of offensive quality from both teams during the first round of games, so much so that ‘Both Teams to Score’ looks a little too nicely priced at early odds of -111, which should be taken by bettors looking for a slice of the value cake.
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Netherlands vs Sweden Form
Table
| 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 Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 17, 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 8, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 17, 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 7, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 23, 2025 - UEFA Nations League
Nov 19, 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 26, 2026 - World Cup
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - World Cup
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - World Cup
Nov 15, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2025 - International Friendlies
Netherlands against Sweden : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 10, 2017 - World Cup
Netherlands - Sweden: Form Analysis
It wasn’t the worst start to the tournament for the Netherlands, tying against what is considered to be a rather strong Japanese team. However, Ronald Koeman’s men couldn't have been happy to leave the field in Texas with only a share of the spoils. They were leading with little more than two minutes of regulation time to go, and they conceded an equalizer from a set piece, despite being the physically superior dominant team. If they can’t tighten up, they’ll likely get punished by a decent Sweden offense.
If they can’t tighten up, they’ll likely get punished by a decent Sweden offense.
An opening game against the Tunisians presented the Swedes with a clear opportunity to begin the tournament in the right way, and that’s exactly what they did, surging into the lead courtesy of a fine strike from Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari, who went on to score a second as his team notched five on their way to delivering an uncompromising opening-round display.
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Sweden v Netherlands 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
After seeing his team throw away the lead not once, but twice, Ronald Koeman has some decisions to make. In a bid to tighten up, he could bring in Nathan Ake as an extra defender, though that move didn’t exactly help the Dutch to see out that first game. The Netherlands’ all-time leading scorer Memphis Depay wasn’t fit enough to start that Group F opener, but could come in from the start this time.
We should once again see that strong striking partnership of Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak.
Sweden boss Graham Potter must’ve been delighted with the way his team went about their business during their first Group F game, and off the back of that fantastic effort, the Englishman isn’t expected to make many changes. The same team that took to the field in Monterrey is expected to begin this game, which means we should once again see that strong striking partnership of Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak.
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
- The Swedes have netted in all of their last seven on the bounce.
- Netherlands haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last five heading into this game.
- Sweden’s defence has really been their weakness, conceding in all of their last 12.
- Both teams scored multiple goals in their opening game.
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Our Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction
In the wake of promising offensive performances by both teams in their last outings, we can expect both teams to create plenty once again in this game. Plus, both teams got caught out on the break a fair few times during the first round of group games.
Also, in the biggest games that Sweden have encountered in the last two years, they've seen goals at both ends, scoring and conceding against Norway, Switzerland, Portugal and Belgium, while the way the Netherlands need to play in order to get the win should favor chances at both ends.
Our Netherlands vs Sweden Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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