Netherlands
- Netherlands have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches across all competitions, scoring six goals across that spell.
- The Netherlands will need to improve their 2-2 opening tie with Japan if they want to stay in the race for qualification from Group F of the 2026 World Cup.
- The Netherlands have been erratic so far in the tournament, going down 1-0 to an efficient Algeria side before edging Uzbekistan 2-1 and then drawing 2-2 with Japan.
- Crysencio Summerville has been their top scorer in this group with one goal in one game, but Ryan Gravenberch has two assists and should be the catalyst of their creativity from midfield.
Sweden
- Sweden have won three of their last five matches, scoring 14 goals in that run.
- Sweden have won one and lost one of their two away games.
- The Swedes have won their two most recent games comfortably, beating Greece 2-0 before thrashing Tunisia 5-1, which was a response to their earlier loss in Norway.
- Graham Potter has been a revelation since taking the Sweden reins and he has instilled a pragmatic, structure-first approach to all of their tactics that can adapt in-game.
- Viktor Gyokeres has scored six goals in Sweden's last five games and looks the best bet in the anytime goal category, but Alexander Isak has been the catalyst for the national team and has two assists.
Netherlands
Crysencio Summerville has been their top scorer in this group with one goal in one game, but Ryan Gravenberch has two assists and should be the catalyst of their creativity from midfield.
Sweden
Viktor Gyokeres has scored six goals in Sweden's last five games and looks the best bet in the anytime goal category, but Alexander Isak has been the catalyst for the national team and has two assists.
Betting Insights
Back Sweden at 4.6 to nick a win with Over 2.5 goals at 1.91 and Both sides to score - Yes at 1.83 the preferred bets.
Prediction
- Sweden can edge out the Dutch.
- But Potter's side have been more clinical in front of goal and their directness could see them nick the game, although both teams to score and the Over 2.5 goals bet are expected to land, too.
