The Group F Netherlands vs Sweden saw lots of goals as Sweden were involved in a 6 goal match for the second time in a row, the only problem being the 5-1 score line was reversed this time. The Netherlands sent a statement with their 5-1 win over Sweden, the Swedes probably weren’t as bad as the 5-1 suggests, with lots of chances to make the game a lot closer. The Dutch were clinical though, and they need to be, the battle for top spot is tight with Japan after their 4-0 win over Ecuador.
This Netherlands vs Sweden Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
For the 6 goals scored in this match, there were 15 Shots on Target. The same number of Shots on Target that Ecuador had by themselves in their 0-0 draw with Curacao in the other game in this group.
The only game between Netherlands and Sweden at a World Cup ended in a 0-0 draw in 1974.
Netherlands haven’t lost a second game of the Group Stage since 1994. All but one were wins.
REST OF STATS
A big all-European clash for Group F as the Netherlands vs Sweden sees one of the biggest winners from the first round of games in Sweden continue their recent great form under English manager Graham Potter, but they will find Netherlands slightly more difficult than Tunisia were. The only thing that could make this game better would be Zlatan coming out of retirement and scoring many overhead kicks, then commentating on it himself after the game.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner.
| Netherlands | 58.0% | Sweden | 42.0% |
Netherlands get the ratings nod, but they are only just ahead of a Sweden team is form.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
The only game between Netherlands and Sweden at a World Cup ended in a 0-0 draw in 1974.
Netherlands have lost only one of the last seven v Sweden with a record of W3 D3 L1.
Sweden have won one of their last six v European nations at the World Cup (W1 D2 L3). Overall it is W9 D7 L11’
Netherlands record at the World Cup v European nations is W10 D5 L9.
Netherlands haven’t lost a second game of the Group Stage since 1994. All but one were wins.
Both teams had a Shots on Target % over 50% in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup games. Netherlands 60% is the 4th best overall, while Sweden’s on Target % was 54%.
MATCH PREDICTION
Netherlands 1 Sweden 2
