Netherlands vs Sweden: match statistics
Netherlands vs Sweden: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Netherlands played against Sweden in World Cup (International). The game was played on June 20, 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Recent form
Netherlands has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Sweden has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Netherlands scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Sweden scores 5.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Netherlands's games and 100% of Sweden's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 100%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sweden has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.49 per game. Netherlands takes 10.0 shots per game, while Sweden takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Netherlands leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 2.00 goals per game after halftime. Sweden leads at halftime in 100% and scores 3.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Netherlands's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). For Sweden, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
This is the third draw worth backing. Netherlands, after a 2:2 with Japan, showed offensive potency but also issues controlling the game. Sweden, after 5:1 vs Tunisia, is high on confidence and does not have to force the issue, as one point would be very good. The balance of power after the first round has shifted this match strongly toward the X. Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Pick: BTTS - Yes. Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan, showing attacking quality alongside defensive instability. Sweden demolished Tunisia 5-1, so their attacking confidence is very high and they don’t need to overplay possession to create chances. Both sides are capable of scoring from open play and each carries transition risk, making this one of the strongest BTTS - Yes profiles in Game Week 2. Status: BET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Pick: Over 2.5. The model gives 58% for Over 2.5 and 42% for Under 2.5, with xG Netherlands 1.55 and Sweden 1.45 (total 3.00). Netherlands started with a 2:2 draw against Japan, while Sweden demolished Tunisia 5:1, so both teams have confirmed offensive potential. Sweden may approach the game more conservatively for table reasons, but their forwards are in rhythm and should generate chances on transitions. This is one of the most high-scoring profiles in Game Week 2. The 2.5 line is playable mainly because after the opening round we observe greater defensive vulnerability and an increased need to react after conceding a goal. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Pick: X/X (draw at half-time and draw after 90 minutes). The model assigns this scenario 19%, with a 1X2 distribution: Netherlands 33%, draw 34%, Sweden 33%. xG is 1.55 for Netherlands, 1.45 for Sweden and 3.00 overall, and the BTTS profile is YES 67% / NO 33%. The Netherlands, after a 2:2 with Japan, demonstrated strong attacking quality but also issues closing out matches. Sweden, after a 5:1 win over Tunisia, are high on confidence and do not need to play va banque from the first minute. Both sides have goals in their legs, but the opening may be more controlled, so X/X is a good direction. The model’s largest HT/FT scenarios are: X/1 20%, X/X 19%, X/2 18%. The biggest risk is an early goal that immediately forces a more open game; without it the controlled draw scenario is strong. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Netherlands | Sweden | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 60% | 54% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.71 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sweden is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Netherlands · 3 pts / game - Sweden
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sweden is 150% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Netherlands · 5 goals / game - Sweden
Sweden is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Netherlands · 1 goals / game - Sweden
Netherlands scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Sweden keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Sweden scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Netherlands keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Netherlands
Over / Under - Sweden
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sweden is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Netherlands · 3 pts / game - Sweden
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Netherlands - second-half results
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sweden - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 100% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Netherlands
Sweden
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| Netherlands | Liga | Sweden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 3.00 | ▲ 6.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 59% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 47% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Netherlands vs Sweden?
The World Cup match finished Netherlands 5:1 Sweden. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Netherlands vs Sweden?
Netherlands score 2.00 goals per game on average and Sweden 5.00. The World Cup average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Netherlands's matches and 100% of Sweden's.
What form are Netherlands and Sweden in?
Over the last 5 games Netherlands have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Sweden 1-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Netherlands vs Sweden?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.