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Ladbrokes previews Netherlands vs Sweden at the 2026 World Cup
Netherlands drew opening game with Japan, while Sweden thumped Tunisia 5-1
Netherlands predicted to win 2-1

Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Netherlands vs Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup including predictions, lineups and expert bet builder tips.
The Netherlands drew an entertaining match 2-2 with Japan in their opener, while Sweden put in an eye-catching display by thumping Tunisia 5-1. Netherlands are favourites to win at odds of 7/10, with Sweden priced at 19/5 and the draw odds of 11/4.
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Fixture: Netherlands vs Sweden
Competition: World Cup - Group F
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Kick-off: 18:00 BST
Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA
How to watch: BBC One / iPlayer
Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Verbruggen / Dumfries, van Hecke, van Dijk, van de Ven / Gravenberch, de Jong, Reijnders / Summerville, Malen, Gakpo
Our predicted XI (3-5-2): Nordfeldt / Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindelof / Bernhardsson, Nygren, Karlstrom, Ayari, Gudmundsson / Isak, Gyokeres
This could be a decisive fixture in Group F, which Sweden currently top after putting in one of the most impressive displays of the opening round against Tunisia. A point here would all-but confirm qualification to the round of 32, but winning the group would provide a much easier draw in the knockouts.
Meanwhile, Netherlands could do with a win after twice giving away the lead against Japan, but there were signs of encouragement in their attacking display and Japan look like a dark horse themselves. It's not a must-win yet as the Oranje still have to play Tunisia, but they'd rather not qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
The stakes are that little bit higher for Ronald Koeman's side, and that could be enough to get them over the line. We're predicting a narrow 2-1 win for the Netherlands.
Sweden's strike pairing of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres will cause problems for even the best defence, while Yasin Ayari scored two absolute stunners against Tunisia. Crysencio Summerville starred for Netherlands against Japan, with Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen and Memphis Depay providing plenty of firepower. Both teams have scored in each of Sweden's last seven games, while Koeman's men haven't kept a clean sheet in their last five. We're tipping both teams to score as part of our Netherlands vs Sweden bet builder.
Former Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen had an outstanding second half of last season at Roma, scoring 14 goals in 18 Serie A games. That form played his way into Netherlands' starting XI up front, and he was a constant threat against Japan even if he didn't end up on the scoresheet. Malen had two shots on target in his opening World Cup game, and we're backing him to have two more against Sweden.
After last summer's transfer saga, Alexander Isak's debut campaign at Liverpool did not go to plan as he struggled to build up any sort of fitness or form. However, he started the World Cup in perfect fashion with a goal and two assists, as his partnership with Viktor Gyokeres tormented Tunisia throughout. We reckon Isak will continue that momentum by having at least one shot on target against the Netherlands.
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