Netherlands
Sweden
Netherlands
Sweden
Sweden
Netherlands
Team Overview
In their last World Cup match, the Netherlands faced Japan at home, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite dominating possession with 60%, they were unable to secure a win.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Japan):
Team Overview
Sweden's last World Cup outing was a convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia at home. They showcased their offensive capabilities, scoring five goals while allowing just one.
Match statistics (Sweden vs Tunisia):
The Netherlands delivered a commanding performance against Sweden, securing a resounding 5-1 victory in their World Cup group stage match. With this win, the Dutch team showcased their attacking prowess and tactical discipline, leaving Sweden struggling to keep pace.
From the outset, the Netherlands took control, with B. Brobbey opening the scoring just five minutes in, assisted by C. Gakpo. Brobbey added another goal in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from D. Dumfries. The Dutch maintained their momentum, finishing the first half with a 2-0 lead and a slight edge in possession at 51%.
In the second half, the Netherlands continued their assault, with Gakpo scoring twice within seven minutes, extending the lead to 4-0. Sweden managed to pull one back through A. Elanga in the 59th minute, but the Dutch responded swiftly, with C. Summerville sealing the match with a late goal. Despite Sweden's 16 total shots compared to the Netherlands' 10, they struggled to convert opportunities, while the Dutch were clinical in front of goal.
Defensively, the Netherlands were solid, not receiving any yellow cards, while Sweden faced disciplinary issues, collecting three yellow cards throughout the match. The final scoreline reflects the Netherlands' dominance, marking a significant statement in their World Cup campaign.
The Netherlands recently drew against Japan with a score of 2-2, showcasing their ability to score but also vulnerabilities in defense, conceding two goals. In contrast, Sweden displayed a dominant performance against Tunisia, winning 5-1, indicating strong attacking form and confidence heading into this match.
Historically, the Netherlands have performed well against Sweden, winning two out of three encounters, with an average of 3.33 goals per game in their head-to-head matches. The Netherlands scored 5 goals in their last encounter, while Sweden's recent match saw them score 5 as well, suggesting both teams have the potential for high-scoring games.
B. Verbruggen
G
D. Dumfries
D
J. P. van Hecke
D
V. van Dijk
D
M. van de Ven
D
R. Gravenberch
M
F. de Jong
M
T. Reijnders
M
C. Summerville
F
D. Malen
F
C. Gakpo
F
K. Nordfeldt
G
G. Lagerbielke
D
I. Hien
D
V. Lindelof
D
J. Karlstrom
M
A. Bernhardsson
M
B. Nygren
M
Y. Ayari
M
G. Gudmundsson
M
V. Gyökeres
F
A. Isak
F
