Netherlands
Sweden
Netherlands
Sweden
Sweden
Netherlands
Team Overview
In their last match, the Netherlands faced Japan in the World Cup, finishing with a 2-2 draw. Despite dominating possession with 60%, they were unable to secure a victory.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Japan):
Team Overview
Sweden's most recent outing was a convincing 5-1 victory over Tunisia in the World Cup. They showcased their attacking prowess, scoring five goals while allowing just one.
Match statistics (Sweden vs Tunisia):
In a commanding performance, the Netherlands triumphed over Sweden with a decisive 5-1 victory in their World Cup group stage match. The Dutch team showcased their attacking prowess, with B. Brobbey and C. Gakpo both finding the net twice, while C. Summerville added a late goal to cap off the rout.
The match began with the Netherlands quickly asserting their dominance, as Brobbey scored two early goals in the 5th and 17th minutes, both assisted by Gakpo and Dumfries respectively. Despite Sweden's efforts to respond, they struggled to penetrate the Dutch defense, which maintained a slight edge in possession at 51% compared to Sweden's 49%.
As the second half commenced, Gakpo continued the onslaught, scoring just two minutes after the restart, followed by another goal in the 54th minute. Sweden finally found the back of the net in the 59th minute through A. Elanga, but it was too little, too late. The Dutch defense remained resolute, allowing only 8 shots on goal from Sweden, while they themselves managed 7.
Sweden's frustration was evident as they accumulated three yellow cards throughout the match, reflecting their struggles against a well-organized Dutch side. The match concluded with Summerville's goal in the 89th minute, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Netherlands.
This result not only boosts the Netherlands' confidence but also highlights their attacking capabilities as they advance in the tournament, while Sweden will need to regroup and address their defensive frailties ahead of their next encounter.
The Netherlands recently drew against Japan with a score of 2-2, showcasing a solid offensive performance but also revealing vulnerabilities in defense, conceding two goals. In their last ten matches, they have averaged 2.0 goals per game. Conversely, Sweden displayed a dominant performance in their last match, defeating Tunisia 5-1, which reflects their strong attacking capabilities, averaging 5.0 goals per game in their last ten matches.
In their head-to-head encounters, the Netherlands has won 2 out of 3 matches against Sweden, with an average of 3.33 goals per game. The last match between these two teams ended with a decisive 5-1 victory for the Netherlands. The expected goals (xG) for the Netherlands in that match was 2.61, indicating a strong offensive output, while Sweden's xG was only 1.01, suggesting they struggled to create high-quality chances.
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
