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Netherlands
5:1
HT: 2:0
Sweden
📍 NRG Stadium, Houston 🧑‍⚖️ Michael Oliver, England

Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 2 · HT 2-0 · 20 Jun 2026

Netherlands swept aside Sweden 5-1 at NRG Stadium, Houston in the World Cup.

The goals came through B. Brobbey for Netherlands on 5', set up by C. Gakpo; B. Brobbey for Netherlands on 6', set up by C. Gakpo; B. Brobbey for Netherlands on 17', set up by D. Dumfries; C. Gakpo for Netherlands on 47', set up by D. Dumfries; C. Gakpo for Netherlands on 54', set up by C. Summerville; A. Elanga for Sweden on 59', set up by A. Isak; and C. Summerville for Netherlands on 89', set up by M. Depay.

Statistically, possession was even (52%–48%), while Netherlands registered 10 shots to Sweden's 15 (7–7 on target).

On the cards: 3 bookings.

⚽ Netherlands
  • B. Brobbey 5'
  • B. Brobbey 6'
  • B. Brobbey 17'
  • C. Gakpo 47'
  • C. Gakpo 54'
  • C. Summerville 89'
⚽ Sweden
  • A. Elanga 59'

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. B. Brobbey Assist: C. Gakpo
    ⚽ 5'
  2. B. Brobbey Assist: C. Gakpo
    ⚽ 6'
  3. B. Brobbey Assist: D. Dumfries
    ⚽ 17'
  4. D. Malen On: D. Malen · Off: C. Summerville
    🔁 46'
  5. C. Gakpo Assist: D. Dumfries
    ⚽ 47'
  6. 🟨 53'
    G. Gudmundsson Yellow Card
  7. C. Gakpo Assist: C. Summerville
    ⚽ 54'
  8. 🔁 55'
    A. Bernhardsson On: A. Bernhardsson · Off: A. Elanga
  9. 🔁 56'
    J. Karlstrom On: J. Karlstrom · Off: B. Zeneli
  10. 🔁 56'
    B. Nygren On: B. Nygren · Off: L. Bergvall
  11. 🔁 56'
    J. Karlstrom On: J. Karlstrom · Off: B. Zeneli
  12. 🔁 56'
    B. Nygren On: B. Nygren · Off: L. Bergvall
  13. ⚽ 59'
    A. Elanga Assist: A. Isak
  14. F. de Jong On: F. de Jong · Off: T. Koopmeiners
    🔁 59'
  15. T. Reijnders On: T. Reijnders · Off: G. Til
    🔁 59'
  16. B. Brobbey On: B. Brobbey · Off: M. Depay
    🔁 72'
  17. 🟨 75'
    Y. Ayari Yellow Card
  18. 🔁 79'
    Y. Ayari On: Y. Ayari · Off: T. Ali
  19. 🟨 80'
    L. Bergvall Yellow Card
  20. C. Summerville Assist: M. Depay
    ⚽ 89'
  21. C. Gakpo On: C. Gakpo · Off: N. Lang
    🔁 90'
  22. 🔁 90+3'
    G. Gudmundsson On: G. Gudmundsson · Off: E. Stroud

📊 Match Statistics

52% Possession 48%
10 Total shots 15
7 On target 7
2 Corners 4
9 Fouls 12
3 Offsides 3
0 Yellow cards 3
397 Accurate passes 350
Statistical Pick
Double Chance X2 — Sweden or Draw
Combo Winner : Sweden and +2.5 goals
Confidence
Medium · 60%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: X
1 · Netherlands 10% 1.70
X · Draw 45% 4.00
2 · Sweden 45% 4.50
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 20 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: X2
1X55%
1255%
X290%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 7.00
0.5
Over 0.5100%
Under 0.50%
1.5
Over 1.599%
Under 1.51%
2.5
Over 2.597%
Under 2.53%
3.5
Over 3.592%
Under 3.58%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: Yes
BTTS Yes86%
BTTS No14%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

Netherlands 2.00
Sweden 5.00
Goals line +2.5

📊 Form

Netherlands
D
P: 1 · W: 0 · D: 1 · L: 0
Sweden
W
P: 1 · W: 1 · D: 0 · L: 0

🤝 Head-to-Head

  • 10 Oct 17 Netherlands 2-0 Sweden
  • 6 Sep 16 Sweden 1-1 Netherlands

⚖️ Team Comparison

25% Form 75%
29% Attack 71%
33% Defence 67%
0% Poisson 0%
80% H2H 20%
75% Goals 25%
48% Total 51%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between Netherlands and Sweden in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 10% for a Netherlands win, 45% for a draw, and 45% for Sweden. Recent form: Netherlands — D; Sweden — W. Season averages: 2.00 goals per game for Netherlands and 5.00 for Sweden. Across the last 2 head-to-head meetings, Netherlands leads with 1 wins to 0 for Sweden, with 1 draws. Expect at least 2.5 goals in this fixture. Both teams look likely to find the net (BTTS — Yes). Recommended pick: Double Chance X2 — Sweden or Draw. Please bet responsibly.

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