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Netherlands VS Sweden Betting Tip

Netherlands logo
Netherlands
D W L D W
vs
12:00
20 Jun · Sat
Sweden logo
Sweden
W D L
Venue: NRG Stadium Referee: TBA

Betting Tip

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Total:Over: 2.5 Over 2.5 goals 60% confidence
1.67odds

Sweden average 2.67 goals and two conceded with high-scoring games such as 5-1 and 3-1, while the Netherlands have featured in open matches like their 2-2 with Japan.

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Total Team 2 Over: 0.5 80%
Sweden over 0.5 goals
1.42 odds
Total:Over: 1.5 84%
Over 1.5 goals
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Netherlands vs Sweden

Netherlands – Sweden Prediction

The Netherlands and Sweden meet at NRG Stadium with both chasing a firmer foothold in the group after mixed openings. The Dutch were held in a high-scoring draw, while Sweden announced themselves with a goal rush, and the contrasting profiles point to an entertaining, end-to-end encounter.

The Dutch blend of control

The Netherlands opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan, in keeping with measured recent form. Across five they average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, with wins over Uzbekistan and Norway beside a narrow defeat to Algeria. They are well-balanced rather than explosive, relying on control and game management, though they have not always looked secure when stretched.

Sweden's chaos and goals

Sweden are among the tournament's most watchable sides. A 5-1 demolition of Tunisia headlined their start, but a 3-1 loss to Norway and a 2-2 draw with Greece tell the fuller story: averaging 2.67 goals scored and two conceded, they bring goals at both ends. Their attack can overwhelm, yet their defence offers opponents a way back.

The likely tempo

With Sweden's all-or-nothing approach colliding with a Dutch side that does not shut up shop, the Netherlands versus Sweden prediction points toward an open, goal-filled game, with the Netherlands' greater control giving them the edge if it settles.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis
Netherlands
Home win
55%
Draw
No bet
23%
Sweden
Away win
22%
Netherlands — recent matches
14.06 Japan 2 — 2 D
08.06 Uzbekistan 2 — 1 W
03.06 Algeria 0 — 1 L
31.03 Ecuador 1 — 1 D
27.03 Norway 2 — 1 W
Sweden — recent matches
15.06 Tunisia 5 — 1 W
04.06 Greece 2 — 2 D
01.06 Norway 1 — 3 L
10.10.2017 Netherlands vs Sweden 2 — 0
06.09.2016 Sweden vs Netherlands 1 — 1

Key Players

Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk CB Liverpool · 80+ caps · 10 G · Captain
Cody Gakpo LW Liverpool · 35+ caps · 14 G
Memphis Depay AM Corinthians · 100+ caps · 50 G
Frenkie de Jong CM Barcelona · 60+ caps
Sweden
Alexander Isak ST Liverpool · 40+ caps · 16 G
Dejan Kulusevski RW Tottenham · 35+ caps · 7 G
Victor Lindelöf CB Aston Villa · 70+ caps · Captain
Anthony Elanga LW Newcastle · 20+ caps

Injuries

Netherlands
None reported
Sweden
None reported
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