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Saturday, 20 June 2026Last updated 10:05
Netherlands

Netherlands

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DWWD
51
Full time
Sweden

Sweden

Away
LDLW
NRG Stadium
GoalVio prediction
45% confidence
Netherlands(47%)
Most likely exact score2-1
Prediction correct— Result: Netherlands
Win probability
Netherlands
47%
Draw
24%
Sweden
29%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Netherlands
90
Sweden
64
Defence
Netherlands
56
Sweden
14
Momentum
Netherlands
67
Sweden
33
Danger (xG)
Netherlands
1.80
Sweden
1.73
Both teams to score
Yes
Over 2.5 goals
Yes
xG for (Netherlands)
1.80
avg per match
xG for (Sweden)
1.73
avg per match
xG against (Netherlands)
1.26
avg per match
xG against (Sweden)
1.86
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
NetherlandsNetherlands
DWWD
SwedenSweden
LDLW

Probability breakdown

45% confidence
Netherlands47%
Draw24%
Sweden29%

Netherlands leads with 47% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Match insights

Netherlands head into this in World Cup fixture at NRG Stadium in decent form (DWWD), while Sweden arrive in mixed form (LDLW). Netherlands have a 50% win rate across their last 4 matches, compared to 25% for Sweden over 4 games.

The model rates Netherlands's attack at 90/100 against a 14/100 Sweden defence, and Sweden's attack at 64/100 against a 56/100 Netherlands backline — a balanced matchup with neither side holding a clear structural edge.

Netherlands have won 1 of their last 3 home fixtures, averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game at home. Sweden have found it tough away from home, failing to win any of their last 3 away matches. They average 0.7 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per away game.

Netherlands have generated 1.35 xG per game recently while conceding 1.17 xG per match, overperforming their xG in 100% of recent matches. Sweden have generated 0.75 xG per game recently while conceding 2.82 xG per match.

Netherlands have the upper hand in recent meetings, winning 1 of the last 1 encounters, averaging 6.0 goals per game, both teams scored in 1 of those fixtures.

The GoalVio engine projects Netherlands to win with 45% confidence. and a most likely scoreline of 2-1. Win probabilities: Netherlands 4680%, Draw 2430%, Sweden 2890%. BTTS: Yes, Over 2.5: Yes.

Head to head

Netherlands 1Draws 00 Sweden
Avg goals: 6.0BTTS in 1/1
20 Jun 2026
Netherlands
W51
Sweden
xG 2.50.9

Recent form

Netherlands

Netherlands

D
vs Morocco
30 Jun 2026
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xG 0.2
W
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31
W
vs Sweden
20 Jun 2026
51
xG 2.5
D
vs Japan
14 Jun 2026
22
Sweden

Sweden

L
@ France
30 Jun 2026
03
xG 0.6
D
@ Japan
26 Jun 2026
11
L
@ Netherlands
20 Jun 2026
15
xG 0.9
W
vs Tunisia
15 Jun 2026
51

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Netherlands vs Sweden?

GoalVio's model predicts Netherlands to win with 45% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Netherlands vs Sweden?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 2-1.

Will both teams score in Netherlands vs Sweden?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Netherlands vs Sweden?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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