Netherlands vs Sweden Predictions - Netherlands set to return to winning ways

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026

Brad Newcomb 18 Jun 2026

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Netherlands have won 8 of their last 13 matches.
Sweden have lost 3 of their last 5 games against the Netherlands
Netherlands are predicted to win, with BTTS.

Netherland have a solid record against Sweden in recent matchups (Getty Images)

The Netherlands dropped points in their Group F opener but had success against Sweden recently. Sweden started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in fine style, but are prone to inconsistent performances on the road. The Netherlands are predicted to win with BTTS.

Netherlands have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Netherlands have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
Netherlands have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Sweden.
Sweden have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Sweden have scored 14 goals in 5 games.
Sweden have conceded 9 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

The Netherlands have a slight edge over Sweden, with eight victories to seven, including four draws in 19 meetings.

Netherlands Form

The Netherlands were on course to win their opening FIFA World Cup Group F match last weekend but had to settle for a share of the spoils, drawing 2-2 with Japan after conceding a late goal in the second half.

The Dutch had 60% possession and 11 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Before that, the Flying Dutchmen had mixed results in two tune-up matches at the start of June ahead of the World Cup, winning 4-1 and drawing 1-1, respectively.

In March, Holland faced Norway and Ecuador in two international friendly fixtures, winning 2-1 and drawing 1-1, respectively.

Oranje have won two of their last five matches, with one defeat and two draws. They scored seven goals and conceded six.

The Netherlands will be disappointed not to have collected three points against Japan but will look to turn their fortunes around when they take on Sweden, having won three of their last five matches against their opponents, with one draw and one defeat.

Sweden Form

Sweden had the perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign last weekend, thrashing Tunisia 5-1 after scoring three goals in the second half.

The Blue and Yellow had 49% possession and 13 shots in the match, with eight attempts on target.

Blågult had two warm-up matches at the beginning of June in preparation for the World Cup, losing 3-1 to Norway before drawing 2-2 with Greece.

In March, Sweden had to play two FIFA World Cup play-off matches to reach the global showpiece. They beat Ukraine 3-1 and defeated Poland 3-2 in the play-offs.

The Blue and Yellow have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and two draws. They scored 14 goals and conceded nine.

Sweden will be pleased with their recent performance and will hope to carry that form into the clash with the Netherlands. However, the task at hand will not be easy, as their opponents have won eight of their last 13 matches, with four draws and just one defeat.

Team News

Netherlands

Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal against Japan last weekend.

Crysencio Summerville was also on the scoresheet in the match.

Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Nathan Ake, Micky van de Ven, Denzel Dumfries, Jorrel Hato, Jurrien Timber

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Teun Koopmeiners, Ryan Gravenberch, Marten de Roon, Guus Til, Mats Wieffer

Forwards: Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Noa Lang, Memphis Depay, Wout Weghorst, Crysencio Summerville

Sweden

Yasin Ayari scored a brace against Tunisia last weekend.

Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg were also on target in the match.

Gabriel Gudmundsson came off injured in the match against Tunisia but is expected to play against Holland.

Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Jacob Widell Zetterstrom

Defenders: Hjalmar Ekdal, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Isak Hien, Emil Holm, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof, Erik Smith, Carl Starfelt, Elliot Stroud, Daniel Svensson

Midfielders: Taha Ali, Yasin Ayari, Lucas Bergvall, Jesper Karlstrom, Ken Sema, Mattias Svanberg, Besfort Zeneli

Forwards: Alexander Bernhardsson, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, Gustaf Nilsson, Benjamin Nygren

Verdict

Netherlands v Sweden

The Netherlands have a solid record against Sweden in recent clashes and are tipped to win their second FIFA World Cup Group F match, with BTTS and a 3-2 scoreline.