Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Jun 2026
Netherlands vs Sweden Predictions
Betting Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -127 looks to be the way forward based on the available stats. We anticipate three goals or more to be recorded in the contest between Netherlands and Sweden.
Continue reading for our complete Netherlands vs Sweden betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Netherlands take on Sweden in this FIFA World Cup Group F clash at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 20 June.
Houston Stadium, featuring a closed retractable roof on match day, will manage conditions to beat the summer heat. Outside temperatures are expected to be around 27°C (81°F) at kick-off, while the temperature inside the stadium will be at a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
The Netherlands opened their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan at Dallas Stadium. Ronald Koeman's side enjoyed 60% possession and registered six shots on target, with Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville both finding the net.
Sweden made a winning start to the tournament with an impressive 5-1 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium. The Blue and Yellow recorded 40% possession and seven shots on target, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice, while Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also found the net.
Nothing to Separate the Sides Historically
The teams have met on 24 previous occasions, with the head-to-head record perfectly balanced at eight wins each and eight draws. Their most recent meeting came in a World Cup qualifier in 2017, when the Netherlands recorded a 2-0 victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sweden |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Netherlands |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 3.6 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Netherlands have had 64.6% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts, while being awarded 2.5 corners.
Top scorer is Memphis Depay on 9 goals, while Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo have both racked up 4. Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay are the leading assists makers with 4, while goalie Bart Verbruggen has kept 3 clean sheets.
Sweden have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Graham Potter's men have averaged 51.0% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.
Viktor Gyoekeres is the leading goalscorer with 9, Yasin Ayari has 3, with Anthony Elanga and Dejan Kulusevski getting 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Viktor Gyoekeres, Alexander Isak and Benjamin Nygren who have all made 2.
Main Match Prediction
It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this Group F clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -127 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.
The World Cup form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 55.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
There are plenty of wagering options, with the Both Teams to Score market presenting bettors with a BTTS Yes pick. It’s a straightforward wager where you need a goal from each side.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Sweden
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Netherlands. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Alexander Isak (Sweden) has recorded an average of 1.6 shots on goal in his past five matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of -164.
Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) has racked up four goals in his past five games. There are odds of +155 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Netherlands in their past three games, while Sweden have conceded 4.30 corners on average in their last 10 matches. We’re anticipating Netherlands to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -114.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Over 2.5 goals, Netherlands to triumph along with Alexander Isak (Sweden) to have one or more shots on target.
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Netherlands vs Sweden Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Netherlands are the shortest price to win this World Cup clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 58% probability due to their -139 betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Sweden, you can get +380 for the underdog.
Netherlands -0.75 are -111 against Sweden on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -139.
The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to World Cup matches.
Those interested in favourite Cody Gakpo to find the net first are able to get +430. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +155.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Netherlands Stats
Sweden Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 64.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
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Netherlands vs Sweden Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Netherlands vs Sweden team news before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the World Cup, along with current injury news.
Previous Netherlands Lineups
Previous Sweden Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Netherlands Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ronald Koeman
Sweden Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 4 | South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 4 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:7 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Curacao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cape Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 4 | Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:4 | 0 |
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