Netherlands
Sweden
Netherlands
Sweden
Sweden
Netherlands
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, the Netherlands faced Japan at home, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite controlling 60% of possession, they were unable to secure a win.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Japan):
Team Overview
Sweden's most recent World Cup fixture saw them triumph over Tunisia with a commanding 5-1 victory at home. Their offensive display was impressive, with 7 shots on goal.
Match statistics (Sweden vs Tunisia):
In a commanding performance, the Netherlands triumphed over Sweden with a decisive 5-1 victory in their World Cup group stage match. The Dutch side showcased their attacking prowess, with B. Brobbey and C. Gakpo each finding the net twice, while C. Summerville capped off the scoring late in the game.
The match began with the Netherlands establishing dominance early on, with Brobbey scoring his first goal just five minutes in, assisted by Gakpo. By the 17th minute, Brobbey struck again, doubling the lead and putting Sweden on the back foot. Despite Sweden's attempts to respond, they were unable to penetrate the Dutch defense in the first half, which ended 2-0.
After the break, Gakpo quickly added to the tally with goals in the 47th and 54th minutes, demonstrating the Netherlands' relentless attacking strategy. Sweden managed to pull one back through A. Elanga in the 59th minute, but it was too little, too late as the Netherlands continued to control the game.
Statistically, the match was closely contested with the Netherlands holding 51% possession compared to Sweden's 49%. However, the Dutch side was more efficient, converting 5 of their 10 shots into goals, while Sweden had 8 shots on target from 16 attempts. The match also saw Sweden receive three yellow cards, highlighting their struggles in containing the Dutch attack.
This emphatic victory not only boosts the Netherlands' confidence but also places them in a strong position in the group stage, while Sweden will need to regroup and reassess their tactics moving forward.
The Netherlands recently drew against Japan with a score of 2-2, showcasing their ability to score but also vulnerabilities in defense, conceding two goals. In their last ten matches, they have averaged 2.0 goals per game, indicating a solid attacking form but also an equal number of goals conceded.
Sweden, on the other hand, displayed a dominant performance against Tunisia, winning 5-1. This match highlighted their offensive strength, with an impressive average of 5.0 goals per game in their last ten matches, while conceding only 1.0 goals per game. Their recent form suggests they are in excellent shape heading into this match.
In head-to-head encounters, the Netherlands has won 2 out of 3 matches against Sweden, with an average of 3.33 goals per game in these encounters. The Netherlands has a home win percentage of 67% against Sweden, while Sweden has yet to secure an away win in this matchup. The last match between these two teams ended with a decisive 5-1 victory for the Netherlands, indicating a psychological edge.
Statistically, the Netherlands has shown a strong attacking performance with an expected goals (xG) of 2.61 in their last match, while Sweden's xG was 1.01. This disparity suggests that the Netherlands not only creates more chances but also converts them effectively. Additionally, the Netherlands had a possession rate of 51%, indicating a balanced control of the game.
B. Verbruggen
G
D. Dumfries
D
J. P. van Hecke
D
V. van Dijk
D
M. van de Ven
D
R. Gravenberch
M
F. de Jong
M
T. Reijnders
M
C. Summerville
F
D. Malen
F
C. Gakpo
F
K. Nordfeldt
G
G. Lagerbielke
D
I. Hien
D
V. Lindelof
D
J. Karlstrom
M
A. Bernhardsson
M
B. Nygren
M
Y. Ayari
M
G. Gudmundsson
M
V. Gyökeres
F
A. Isak
F
