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Netherlands vs Sweden — World Cup

5-1

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NRG Stadium, Houston

Going into the match, Netherlands had won 2, drawn 6, lost 2 in their previous 10, scoring 2.0 goals a game; Sweden had won 7, drawn 2, lost 1 in 10, scoring 2.7. The sides have met 2 times in our records: Netherlands 1 win, 1 drawn.

Match report

Home form going in: Netherlands

Last 10 completed: won 2, drawn 6, lost 2 (D D D D W). 2.0 scored per game, 1.5 conceded, 70% over 2.5 goals, 80% both teams scored, 10% clean sheets.

Away form going in: Sweden

Last 10 completed: won 7, drawn 2, lost 1 (W W W W D). 2.7 scored per game, 0.9 conceded, 80% over 2.5 goals, 50% both teams scored, 40% clean sheets.

Head-to-head: Netherlands vs Sweden

Match statistics

NetherlandsMetricSweden
51Ball possession49
2.61Expected goals (xG)1.01
10Total shots16
7Shots on target8
2Shots off target5
1Blocked shots3
6Attempts inside box7
4Attempts outside box9
2Corner kicks5
3Offsides3
449Total passes425
398Accurate passes361
89Pass accuracy85
7Goalkeeper saves2
-0.8Goals prevented-0.8
9Fouls12

World Cup table — 2026

#TeamPGDPts
1Mexico369
2South Africa3-14
3South Korea3-13
4Czech Republic3-41

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